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Afcon 2019: Senegal midfielder Gueye eager for Mane return

Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye is eager to welcome Sadio Mane into the squad after he missed their opening 2019 Africa Cup of Nations game against Tanzania on Sunday.

The 27-year-old Liverpool star was suspended for the match against Emmanuel Amuneke’s men due to accumulated yellow cards during the qualifying series.

Despite missing the forward, Senegal clinched a comfortable 2-0 victory over the East Africans, with goals from Keita Balde and Krepin Diatta.

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Notwithstanding the impressive start without Mane, Gueye is keen to see the Champions League winner return to the squad.