2024 Women's AFCON: Senegal reach quarter-finals thanks to group B drama

Senegal have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations thanks to Botswana's 2-1 win over Tunisia. The Lionesses advance as the best third-placed team despite their defeat to Morocco on Saturday.

After enduring a tough spell following their loss to the Atlas Lionesses at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Mame Moussa Cissé's players can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The Senegalese squad saw their hopes revived by the dramatic events in group B, where Botswana pulled off a surprise by defeating Tunisia.

The scenario was clear for Mame Moussa Cissé's side: sitting third with three points in group A, a draw in either the Tunisia-Botswana or Ghana-Tanzania matches would open the door to qualification. The Mares exceeded expectations by defeating the Carthage Eagles, allowing the Lionesses to claim the best third-placed spot.

Lydiane N'Po |

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