The Senegalese managed to win on the lawn of Mozambique (0-1), Tuesday during the 4th day of the CAN 2023 qualifiers, thanks to a goal from Boulaye Dia. A victory synonymous with qualification for the CAN. Discover the summary of this match in video.
20:15 – The summary of the match: Senegal qualified without shining
Senegal was on the royal road to qualify for the next CAN and knew that a draw was enough on the lawn of Mozambique, Tuesday during the 4th day of the qualifiers, to defend its title in the next competition in Côte d ‘Ivory. The Lions did better than that, winning in Maputo by the narrowest of margins (0-1), thanks to a goal scored by Boulaye Dia at the start of the game (19th).
A deserved victory for the players of Aliou Cissé, who pushed hard until they managed to score before settling for managing the weak attacks of the Black Mambas until the final whistle afterwards. Holder on the left wing of the attack, Sadio Mane On the other hand, he will have had a difficult encounter, often making mistakes in his choices and lacking success in his shots. Without any consequence for the Senegalese, fortunately, who are guaranteed to finish in first place in group L with this fourth success in four days.
20:08 – Mozambique can still believe it
Despite these two defeats in five days against Senegal, the Mozambicans have not yet given up hope of qualifying for the AFCON 2023. Mozambique is still second in Group L with 4 points, pending the meeting between Rwanda (2 points) and Benin (1 point) scheduled for Wednesday (3 p.m.). During the two days, the black Mambas will play in Rwanda in June before receiving Benin in September.
20:02 – Senegal qualified for CAN 2023
Senegal has just signed its fourth victory in four days of the CAN 2023 qualifiers. In group L, the Lions are therefore assured of first place ahead of Mozambique, Rwanda or Benin and will therefore defend their title of champions. Africa in Ivory Coast in January 2024.
19:56 – It’s over! Senegal win in Mozambique (0-1)
It’s over at the Zimpeto stadium in Maputo! Senegal wins in Mozambique (0-1). Without shining but seriously, thanks to a goal from Boulaye Dia in the first period (19th).
19:53 – Mané misses the goal!
What an opportunity for Sadio Mané! On a superb cross from Diallo from the right, Mané is alone within six meters and takes the lead but uncrosses too much and the ball escapes the frame. The Bayern striker can’t believe his eyes…
19:50 – Five minutes of added time
The referee grants five minutes of additional time in this second period between Mozambique and Senegal. Five minutes of hope for the Black Mambas!
19:48 – Senegal masters these last minutes
Aliou Cissé’s players are content to manage these last minutes on the lawn of Mozambique. The Mozambicans seem to have given up their chance…
19:44 – Senegal: Cisse makes two changes
Senegal coach Aliou Cissé made two changes at the end of the match. Pathé Ciss and Iliman Ndiaye are replaced respectively by Nampalys Mendy and Krepin Diatta.
19:41 – The referee does not signal a back pass
The Senegalese are furious with the referee of the game because he did not signal a voluntary back pass from a Mozambican defender to his goalkeeper Ivane, who controlled with his hand to take the ball away before clearing it.
19:38 – Mozambique: Ratifo replaced
New change on the side of Mozambique. Stanley Ratifo is replaced by Isac Decarvalho for the last quarter of an hour, as a fresh break has just ended.
19:36 – Mané misses the target
Found in the area in a good position, Sadio Mané forgets his teammates and tries to finish alone but fails to find the frame on his pivot shot. Habib Diallo was very well placed in particular and was waiting for the ball…
19:33 – Pelembe misses his free kick
On a well-placed free kick in favor of Mozambique, Pelembe misses by hitting it and sends the ball directly behind Alfred Gomis’ goal.
19:30 – Senegal: Diallo and Lopy entered
Senegal coach Aliou Cissé made two new changes recently. Habid Diallo replaced Boulaye Dia up front, while Lopy took Sarr’s place in the middle.
19:28 – Mozambique: Vilanculos replaced
Sole scorer for Mozambique last Friday in the defeat in Dakar (5-1), Vilanculos was replaced by Clésio for the last 25 minutes in Maputo.
19:26 – Senegal: Sabaly replaced by Mendy
Youssouf Sabaly is struggling to set foot on the ground and can’t take his place on the pitch at all. It’s Formose Mendy who comes into play on the right of the Senegalese defense.
19:24 – Sabaly remains on the ground
Former Bordeaux defender Youssouf Sabaly remains on the ground after a heavy contact with Edmilson Dove and complains of the ankle. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to resume or not, but he will be treated on the edge of the lawn.
19:21 – Pelembe tries his luck from afar
Entering the break on the side of Mozambique, Pelembe tries a lot of things offensively, like this long shot that he tries but the ball goes well above. It lacks precision.
19:18 – Mozambique more attacking
Led by Senegal, the Mozambicans have been playing higher since the restart and forcing the Lions to play low. But it lacks quality in the last 30 meters for the moment to take back the opposing defense.
19:14 – Boulaye Dia collapses in the box
The Senegalese claim a penalty after a contact on Boulaye Dia, who had managed a good control in the area, but this is not the opinion of the referee of the meeting.
19:11 – Boulaye Dia complains after a blow
Boulaye Dia was down for a few moments after taking a completely unintentional knock from former Bordeaux defender Mexer. He eventually resumed his place after receiving care at the edge of the lawn.
19:08 – No change for Senegal
If there were two changes on the side of Mozambique, Senegal coach Aliou Cissé did not change anything during half-time. The eleven holders returned to the lawn.
19:06 – Two changes for Mozambique
The Mozambique coach decided to make two changes as soon as he returned from the locker room. Pelembe and Bruno Langa replace Kambala and Martinho respectively.
19:05 – Here we go again between Mozambique and Senegal!
Let’s go for this second period between Mozambique and Senegal! The Lions are 45 minutes away from qualifying for the CAN 2023 finals.
18:57 – Senegal in control
Without really shining but above all without forcing, Senegal is for the moment accomplishing its mission since the teammates of Sadio Mané lead at the break on the lawn of Mozambique (0-1), thanks to an achievement by Boulaye Dia . A goal that is enough for the happiness of the Lions for the moment, since they only need the point of the draw to qualify for the final phase of CAN 2023.
18:49 – It’s half time between Mozambique and Senegal
It’s the break between Mozambique and Senegal (0-1)! At the Zimpeto stadium in Maputo, former Stade de Reims striker Boulaye Dia scored the only goal of the game so far, on a good serve from Sadio Mané (18th).