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Senegal 'put result ahead of player safety', claims brain injury group after Sadio Mane was allowed to play on despite being KNOCKED OUT following a 'sickening' clash of heads in AFCON last-16 win over Cape Verde

Senegal have been accused of 'putting results ahead of safety' after Sadio Mane was forced off with a head injury in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 win over Cape Verde.

The Liverpool forward received treatment after a collision with goalkeeper Vozinha, who was taken off on a stretcher after being shown a red card, and played on despite appearing to be initially knocked out.

But after scoring the opening goal 10 minutes later, the 29-year-old lay down on the pitch holding his head and had to be helped off and eventually substituted.