AFCON 2021: Senegal books final place after beating Burkina Faso 3-1
Senegal Teranga Lions lineup before a game
Senegal have booked their place in the finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations, AFCON 2021, with a 3 - 1 victory over the stallions of Burkina Faso.
Read full articleThe Sadio Mane-led side have thus secured back-to-back finals after they lost the 2019 final to Algeria.
The Burkinabe side finished third in their last appearance in Gabon 2017. After missing the last edition in Egypt, they were eyeing another AFCON final having finished as losing finalists in 2013.
Senegal will now await the winner of the Cameroon versus Egypt clash that is slated for tomorrow, February 3, 2021.
Ahead of the first semi-final, Senegal coach Aliou Cissé said his side were focused on winning the ultimate.
The Teranga Lions timidly started the competition in Cameroon but have been fueling better and better since the Round of 16. "We have recovered our players little by little, we are right in it," he stated.
What they said
Aliou Cissé (Coach, Senegal)
“We prepared well for our semi-final against Burkina Faso, even if we didn't have a lot of time. We focused on recovery. We know Burkina Faso team well; they remain a good team that is progressing with good players. We are expecting a difficult match, but we are ready.
I am thinking of doing everything to pass this milestone of the semi-finals. We hope and work to win this African title. We have never doubted our abilities. Our desire is to play the grand final on February 6th".
Joseph Lopy (Midfielder, Senegal)
“We are focused for the semi-final against a good Burkina Faso team which remains one of the best in the competition. We will play with positive pressure and a desire to represent the Senegalese flag and the country well. We want to continue the adventure and win the title.”
With additional files from CAF report on semi-finals
