AFCON daily: Morocco through to last 16 while Senegal play out disappointing stalemate
By France24
16 January 2022 |
8:05 am
The Atlas Lions join hosts Cameroon in the knockout stages after they beat Comoros 2-0. Meanwhile pre-tournament favourites Senegal play out a disappointing goaless stalemate with Guinea. Selina Sykes is joined by FRANCE 24 Sports Editor Simon Harding and James Vasina.
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