Senegal, Benin through to African Cup quarter-finals

KHALED DESOUKI / AFP

Sadio Mane scored for Senegal as they beat Uganda to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

The Liverpool star found the back of the net in the 15th minute of the match, scoring with a powerful low finish.

Elsewhere Benin beat Morocco 4-1 on penalties to book their place in the final eight.

They'll now play Senegal on July 10 for a place in the semi-finals.

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