Mueez Ajao
– Senegal are through to their third Africa Cup of Nations final with Sadio Mane on target to help them overcome Burkino Faso.
– In an eventful game, VAR chalked off two Senegal penalties, with Burkina Faso goalkeeper Herve Koffi injured during the events of the first.
– Abdou Diallo and Idrissa Gueye put Senegal in charge before Blati Toure narrowed the deficit late on.
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– But Mane chipped in to settle victory for the tournament favourites.
– It was his 29th goal for his country, taking him level with Henri Camara at the top of their all-time scorer list.
– Senegal will face Egypt or hosts Cameroon in Sunday’s final.
– Burkina Faso will take part in the third/fourth-place play-off, which has been brought forward a day to Saturday.
