Three games ahead of the game between Senegal and Tunisia in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon ended in draws but Sadio Mane was inspirational for side as they won 2-0 over Tunisia on Sunday.
Tunisia almost took the lead in the opening two minutes, but Ahmed Akaichi's header skimmed the post and he smashed a shot narrowly wide.
In between, Senegal took the lead through Sadio Mane's penalty after Cheikhou Kouyate had been hacked down.
Kara Mbodj powerfully headed in a second, and almost scored an own goal when his clearance struck the post.
Tunisia were guilty of missing plenty of chances, in particular Youssef Msakni, who headed wide from two yards out and shot straight at Abdoulaye Diallo in the second half.
Senegal now tops Group B with three points after Algeria drew 2-2 with Zimbabwe as African Player of the Year, Riyad Mahrez scored a brace.
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