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Afcon 2019: Senegal and Tunisia to clash in semi-final

Senegal will take on Tunisia in the semi-final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) at 30 June Stadium on Sunday.

The Cartage Eagles demolished Madagascar 3-0 with goals from Ferjani Sassi, Youssef Msakni and Naim Sliti.

The victory ensured their place in the last four of the continental tournament for the first time in 15 years, having last played in the semi-final in 2004, where they defeated Nigeria in a penalty shoot-out to reach the final.

On Wednesday, the Teranga Lions secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Benin to book their place in the semi-final for the first time in 13 years.