AFCON stars Victor Osimhen and Sadio Mane both scored Saturday as Nigeria clinched a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage in Morocco, while Senegal moved closer to joining them.
Osimhen opened the scoring for the Super Eagles just before halftime, and they built a three-goal lead before surviving a late Tunisia rally to win 3-2 in Fes.
Victory ensured three-time champions Nigeria became the second nation, after record seven-time winners Egypt, to secure a last-16 place.
Mane struck as Senegal came from behind to draw 1-1 with the Democratic Republic in Tangiers, a result that kept both former African champions on course for the second round.
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