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AFCON: Sadio Mane’s Senegal sweep Tanzania aside in mismatch

Senegal supporters cheer following the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football match between Senegal and Tanzania at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo on June 23, 2019. [AFP]

Africa Cup of Nations hopefuls Senegal kicked off their quest for an elusive maiden title on Sunday with a dominant 2-0 win over a Tanzania side making a first appearance at the tournament since 1980.

Senegal are tipped as leading trophy contenders alongside hosts Egypt, and the Teranga Lions proved far too strong for their opening Group C opponents despite the absence of suspended star forward Sadio Mane.

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