Senegal wins convincingly against Botswana
Senegal secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Botswana in their opening AFCON match. Nicolas Jackson capped a fine team display with a clinical brace.
afcon
Senegal National Football Team
Group
I
Confederation
CAF
Founded
1960
Ranking
12
Senegal secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Botswana in their opening AFCON match. Nicolas Jackson capped a fine team display with a clinical brace.
Senegal secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Botswana in their opening AFCON match. Nicolas Jackson capped a fine team display with a clinical brace.
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