Mane sends Senegal through but Ghana on the brink in AFCON qualifying

Sadio Mane s last-gasp free-kick sent Senegal to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging out Malawi 1-0 on Tuesday.

Despite dominating for large parts of the contest, Senegal were unable to break down Malawi s stern defence, with goalkeeper William Thole making a string of impressive saves.

However, after Robert Saiz hauled Mane down just outside the area, the Al-Nassr forward stepped up and curled home the winner in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time.

The 2021 winners of the competition joined Burkina Faso in qualifying for the tournament that takes place in Morocco next year, with both sides on 10 points in Group L.

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But in Group F, Ghana look set to miss the tourname…