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U20: Senegal beat Mauritania 2-1 in Bamako

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Senegal came from behind to beat Mauritania 2-1 in Bamako in their opening match of the UFOA-A U20 tournament. Moussa Gueye scored both Senegalese goals, including the winner in the 84th minute, according to Lesoleil and UFOA-A.

Senegal beat Mauritania 2-1 on Friday at the Mamadou-Konaté Stadium in Bamako in their opening match of the UFOA-A U20 football tournament, reports Le Soleil. The Young Lions, coached by Malick Daf, came from behind after conceding a goal in the 13th minute.

Imam Dine Sow, of Nouakchott Academy, opened the scoring for Mauritania after Senegalese goalkeeper Baye Galaye Dieng came out unsuccessfully. Moussa Gueye equalised before the break, then Senegal scored the winning goal in the second half.

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