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Senegal edge 10-man Gambia to kick off AFCON title defense

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Pape Gueye celebrates after scoring for Senegal.[CAF Online]

Defending champions Senegal kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title defense with a commanding 3-0 triumph over a 10-man Gambia, extending their unbeaten streak in the competition to eight matches.

Senegal, eyeing a place in history as the fourth nation to successfully defend their AFCON title, started the tournament in Yamoussoukro with a dream opening.

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