11 March 2009
Senegal has finished fourth in the first ever African Nations Championship after losing to Zambia at the weekend in the third place play off.
Despite taking the lead after 22 minutes, Senegal finally lost 2-1 after Zambia scored twice in the second half. Senegal’s Moustapha Diallo had the opportunity to equalise in the 88th minute but his header was saved by Zambian defender Banda.
The Democratic Republic of Congo beat Ghana 2-0 in Sunday’s final to win the first ever African Nations Championship. The next tournament will be held in 2011 in Sudan when the number of participating teams will increase from 8 to 16.
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