Malawi vs Senegal 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Group Stage
Blunt Senegal held by Malawi but top Group B at Africa Cup of Nations
Senegal failed to fire again and were fortunate not to concede a penalty in a 0-0 draw with unfancied Malawi on Tuesday.
Match Commentary
- 19': Cheikhou Kouyaté (Senegal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 57': Lawrence Chaziya (Malawi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 60': Substitution, Senegal. Bamba Dieng replaces Habib Diallo.
- 67': Substitution, Malawi. Richard Mbulu replaces Khuda Muyaba.
- 67': Substitution, Malawi. Yamikani Chester replaces Micium Mhone.
- 72': Substitution, Senegal. Pape Gueye replaces Nampalys Mendy.
- 72': Substitution, Senegal. Famara Diédhiou replaces Boulaye Dia.
- 75': Pape Gueye (Senegal) is shown the yellow card.
- 79': Substitution, Malawi. Gerald Phiri replaces Francisco Madinga.
- 80': Substitution, Malawi. Robin Ngalande replaces Chimwemwe Idana.
- 83': Charles Thomu (Malawi) is shown the yellow card.
- 85': Substitution, Senegal. Fodé Ballo-Touré replaces Saliou Ciss.
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations
Venue: Kouekong Stadium
Location: Bafoussam,
Venue: Kouekong Stadium
Location: Bafoussam,
Africa Cup of Nations Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4 | Cape Verde Islands | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | Egypt | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| -1 | Ghana | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| -3 | Mozambique | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Statistics
 SEN |
MWI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 18 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Saves | 3 |
| 78.4 | Possession | 21.6 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 0 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 393 | Accurate Passes | 59 |
| 471 | Passes | 129 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.5 |
| 9 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 27 | Crosses | 10 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 47 | Long Balls | 52 |
| 32 | Accurate Long Balls | 10 |
| 0.7 | Long Balls % | 0.2 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 7 | Effective Tackles | 2 |
| 9 | Tackles | 6 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.3 |
| 5 | Interceptions | 17 |
| 18 | Effective Clearances | 17 |
| 18 | Clearances | 17 |
Malawi (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Thom (GK)  |
| 5 | Chembezi Denis |
| 15 | Lawrence Chaziya |
| 21 | Gomezgani Chirwa |
| 2 | Stanley Sanudi |
| 17 | John Banda |
| 8 | Chimwemwe Idana |
| 10 | Francisco Madinga |
| 7 | Micium Mhone |
| 11 | Frank Mhango |
| 22 | Khuda Muyaba |
Senegal (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Édouard Mendy (GK) |
| 22 | Abdou Diallo |
| 3 | Kalidou Koulibaly |
| 2 | Saliou Ciss |
| 20 | Bouna Sarr |
| 6 | Nampalys Mendy |
| 5 | Idrissa Gueye |
| 8 | Cheikhou Kouyaté |
| 11 | Habib Diallo |
| 10 | Sadio Mané |
| 9 | Boulaye Dia |
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