Senegal Secures Hard-Fought Victory Over Burundi in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers

Senegal’s national team, led by Sadio Mane, secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over hosts Burundi in the second round of the twelfth and final group of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The match, held at the Benguet National Stadium in Malawi, saw Burundi’s Ismaila Saar score the only goal of the match from a penalty kick in the 71st minute. Egyptian referee Mohamed Marouf awarded the Teranga Lions the three points.

With this win, Senegal tops the twelfth and final group with 4 points, followed by Burundi with 3 points, Burkina Faso with 1 point, and Malawi with no score.

The victory marks Senegal’s first win in the African qualifiers after drawing 1-1 with Burkina Faso in the first round. Meanwhile, Burundi suffered its first loss after a 3-2 win against Malawi in the opening match.

The second round of group matches concludes with Burkina Faso facing off against Malawi’s national team.