Senegal Booted Out Of AFCON

Senegal-Ivory Coast In Action

Photo by Thomas Samson

 

Senegal's journey in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has come to an end following a heart-breaking penalty shootout loss to Ivory Coast in the round of 16, with a final score of 4-5 goals. Despite the disappointment, people have acknowledged Senegal's impressive progress throughout the tournament.

After securing the top spot in Group c,Senegal faced a challenging match against ivory cost, who played with determination and gritSenegal- Ivory Coast penalty kick out. 

Despite the 1-1 draw, Senegal's overall performance in the group stage was commend.

Hosts Ivory Coast have reached the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after knocking out defending champions Senegal on penalties. The Lions of Teranga opened the score with Habib Diallo thrashing in the top corner.

Franck Kessie equalised for the Elephants from the spot late in the second half. With nothing to break the deadlock, Moussa Niakhaté missed the crucial kick as Kessie scored to send Ivory Coast through. In other games,Cape Verde secured their spot in the last eight after overcoming a plucky Mauritania outfit, thanks to an 88-minute penalty from Ryan Mendes.