Egypt 2019: Wins for Senegal, & Algeria in group C

Senegal opened their quest for Africa Cup of Nations glory with a comfortable 2-0 win over Tanzania on Sunday.

The Lions of Teranga have never won the tournament but are among this year’s favourites with Liverpool star Sadio Mane headlining a strong-looking squad.

And although Mane was suspended for this Group C encounter in Cairo, it mattered little, with Keita Balde Diao’s 28th-minute goal the flashpoint of a one-sided first half.

Krepin Diatta doubled Senegal’s lead with a tremendous finish from distance after the break as Aliou Cisse’s side won well on a warm evening in the Egyptian capital.

Riyad Mahrez scored as Algeria secured a routine 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations win against Kenya in Group C on Sunday.

The Manchester City star was a constant threat in Cairo as Algeria started the tournament in impressive fashion.

Having not even made it out of their group in 2017, Algeria took a deserved 34th-minute lead when Baghdad Bounedjah converted from the penalty spot.

Mahrez doubled Algeria’s advantage just before half-time with a deflected effort and Djamel Belmadi’s men comfortably saw out the second half to seal the three points.

Algeria and Senegal will clash in the next round as Kenya tackle their Eastern African brothers Tanzania in their next clash.