Senegal, Nigeria Start Cup of Nations Campaigns with Convincing Wins in Morocco
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Senegal, the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions, kicked off their bid for a second consecutive title with a resounding 3-0 victory over Botswana in Tangier. Nicolas Jackson, on loan at Bayern Munich from Chelsea, netted two goals, while Cherif Ndiaye completed the scoring with a late strike. Nigeria, meanwhile, made a hard-fought 2-1 win over Tanzania in Fes, their first match in the tournament. Victor Osimhen, Nigeria's star striker, was wasteful in front of goal, but Akor Adams and Semi Ajayi scored crucial goals for the Super Eagles. In other Group D matches, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tunisia also claimed victories. DR Congo edged out Benin 1-0, thanks to Theo Bongonda's 16th-minute goal, while Tunisia cruised to a 3-1 win over Uganda at the Rabat Olympic Stadium. Senegal's win sets them up for a crucial match against DR Congo on Saturday, while Nigeria will face Tunisia in their next Group C outing. The tournament continues in Morocco, with torrential rain affecting several matches. The Africa Cup of Nations is a prestigious tournament that brings together the continent's top national teams. Senegal and Nigeria are among the favorites to win the title, but they face stiff competition from other strong contenders.
