Friday, July 05, 2019

African Nations Cup: Benin, Senegal Advance To Quarterfinals

The African Nations Cup's Round of 16 opened in Egypt with two games on Friday.

At Salam Stadium, Cairo:

After a 1-1 deadlock through 120 minutes, Olivier Verdon, David Djigla, Tidjani Anaane, and Mama Seibou (please no giggles, kids) each converted a spot kick as Benin won the penalty-kick shootout 4-1 over Morocco.

At Cairo International Stadium, Cairo:

Sadio Mane scored the only goal of the match in the 15th minute as Senegal defeated Uganda 1-0.

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