SPORT FIESTA: SENEGAL A STEP TO THE AFRICAN NATIONS CUP GLORY.

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It was an evening full of emotions as Sadio Mane and his Senegal team mates proceeds to the AFCON final after getting pass Burkina Faso in the semi final.

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It Ended 3-1 in favour of the Senegalese in Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Cameroon.
Many will think it was an easy win for Senegal over the Burkina Faso side, but it was one of those normal games until it bursted into action in the 70th minute as Abdou Diallo gave the Senegalese something to hold on too.

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But it was far from over for the Senegalese after Sadio Mane gave a lovely assist in the 77th minute after beating his marker neatly in the 18th yard box and setting it up nicely for Gana Gueye to put it at the back of the net.

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The game looked to be over for Burkina Faso fans not until a glimmer of hope was given to them by their fighting team just 8 minutes to stoppage time after Blati Toure finished a beautiful cut back with his knee.

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The Burkinabe players and coaches suddenly found their energy back but it didn't last for long. It was all cut short after a through ball on goal found Liverpool forward Sadio Mane who sealed Senegal's place in the final by lifting over the head of the keeper in the 87th minute.

Senegal are into their second consecutive AFCON final after overwhelming a brave Burkina Faso side!

While the Burkinabe story ends here, they will leave the tournament with their heads held high after some truly inspiring performances.

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Senegals eyes will be on the cup as they will be facing either Egypt or the host of the tournament Cameroon in the finals.