Camara brace sends Senegal to fourth final

Senegal's U-20 team advanced to the final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a convincing 3-0 victory over Tunisia in the semi-finals on Monday at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia.

Lamine Camara was the hero of the day for the Teranga Cubs, scoring a brace to help secure his team's place in the final. Pape Diop added a third goal with a stunning strike from outside the box.

Senegal dominated the match from the start, with captain Samba Diallo and defender Mamadou Camara leading the charge.

They took the lead in the 7th minute through Diop's ferocious effort, and never looked back.

Tunisia tried to fight back but was unable to break down Senegal's well-organized defence.

Mohamed Wael Derbali had the most realistic chance to score for his side in the first half but was denied by Senegal goalkeeper Landing Badji.

Senegal doubled their lead in the 17th minute through Lamine Camara's smart finish, after he took advantage of a mistake by the Tunisian defence.

They continued to create chances, with Diallo and Camara both coming close to scoring.

In the second half, Tunisia tried to mount a comeback, but Senegal remained in control. Camara added his second and Senegal's third goal of the match with a close-range finish.

Senegal will now face The Gambia in the final on Saturday, March 11th at the Cairo International Stadium.

The Gambia sealed their place in the final on Monday evening after beating giants record winners Nigeria 1-0 at the Cairo International Stadium in Cairo.

This will be Senegal’s fourth appearance in the U-20 AFCON final and will be hoping to win their first U-20 AFCON title, having finished as runners-up three times in the past.