Senegal became the first team to reach the African Nations Cup quarterfinals when it beat Zimbabwe, 2-0, to clinch a berth in the final eight for the first time in more than a decade.
Both Senegalese goals from Liverpool’s Sadio Mane and Henri Saivet (on a brilliant free kick) came within the first 15 minutes.
Algeria, one of the pre-tournament favorites,is on the brink of elimination after it was beaten 2-1 by Tunisia in Group B’s other game.