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South Africa 0-2 Senegal: Diafra Sakho scores as visitors qualify for World Cup for just the second time

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Sadio Mane played the leading role to take Senegal to next year's World Cup in Russia, as they beat South Africa 2-0 away on Friday to take an unassailable lead in Group D of the African qualifiers.

The 25-year-old winger set up the opening strike for Diafra Sakho after 12 minutes.

The Liverpool man then had a shot saved shortly before half-time, which rebounded off home defender Thamsanqa Mkhize for an own goal.

Liverpool winger Sadio Mane in action for Senegal as they beat South Africa 2-0 on Friday
Liverpool winger Sadio Mane in action for Senegal as they beat South Africa 2-0 on Friday
Lamine Gassama dribbles away from South Africa midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi
Lamine Gassama dribbles away from South Africa midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi

The win put Senegal on 11 points in the standings, out of the reach of the rest of the teams.