Afcon 2021: Senegal top Group B despite Malawi draw

Senegal finished top of Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Malawi.

Habib Diallo and Sadio Mane went close for Senegal, while Malawi had the award of a penalty overturned following a video assistant referee review.

The Flames thought they had a spot-kick in the 74th minute when left-back Gomezgani Chirwa went down under the challenge of Bouna Sarr.

But referee Blaise Yuven Ngwa reversed his decision after studying replays.

Malawi finish third in the table on four points and could yet qualify for the last 16 in Cameroon as one of four best-ranked third-placed sides.

Senegal, Nations Cup runners-up in 2019, only scored one goal in their three group matches — Mane's 97th-minute winner against Zimbabwe in their opener.

The Teranga Lions will face a third-placed side from Group A, C or D in the last 16 on Tuesday, 25 January.

More to follow.

Formation 4-4-2

Formation 4-3-3

Match ends, Malawi 0, Senegal 0.

Second Half ends, Malawi 0, Senegal 0.

Offside, Malawi. Richard Mbulu tries a through ball, but Gabadinho Mhango is caught offside.

Abdou Diallo (Senegal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Gabadinho Mhango (Malawi).

Attempt missed. Bamba Dieng (Senegal) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Fodé Ballo-Touré with a cross.

Foul by Pape Gueye (Senegal).

Richard Mbulu (Malawi) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Attempt saved. Famara Diédhiou (Senegal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kalidou Koulibaly with a through ball.

Attempt missed. Gerald Phiri (Malawi) left footed shot from more than 40 yards on the left wing misses to the left. Assisted by John Banda.

Substitution, Senegal. Fodé