Sadio Mane was involved in a goal for Senegal in their 3-0 thrashing of Gambia in their first game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.
Mane bagged an assist to help his country begin their title defence on a good note.
A brace from Lamine Camara and a solitary strike from Pape Gueye secured the win for the Terenga Lions.
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Gambia finished the game with 10 men as they had a player sent off deep into first half stoppage time.
Ebou Adams was shown a straight red card in the eight minute of first half added time.
The other game in the group will saw the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon play a 1-1 draw with Guinea.
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