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Afcon 2019: Africa reacts to Sadio Mane and Denis Onyango drama in Senegal victory

Senegal beat Uganda 1-0 in the Round of 16 Afcon action, thanks to Sadio Mane's goal in the 15th minute.

The Liverpool star used his pace to burst through Uganda's defenders and then easily placed the ball past Denis Onyango for the winning goal.

Sundowns keeper Onyango is rated as the best stopper in African football so it was an interesting battle against one of Africa's most famous attackers, Mane.

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That battle was put to the test for a second time when Onyango saved Mane's penalty late on.