Egypt, Senegal Qualify For 2017 Africa Cup of Nations

Egypt and Senegal qualified Saturday for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon after 2-0 away victories over Tanzania and Burundi respectively.

    Roma winger Mohamed Salah scored both of Egypt's goals in a 2-0 victory away to Tanzania as they returned to the finals of a Nations Cup for the first time since 2010.

    Senegal sealed their place at Gabon 2017 thanks to goals from their English Premier League players, Sadio Mane and Mame Biram Diouf, who both scored in a 2-0 win away to Burundi.

    Senegal are seeking a first Cup of Nations title after coming closest in 2002 when they lost the final against Cameroon after a penalty shootout.

    Egypt topped the Group G table with 10 points from a possible 12 -- the points they dropped were away to Nigeria in a 1-1 draw. Nigeria have two points and Tanzania one ahead of a September clash in West Africa to decide who finishes second.

Source : QNA