Senegal fire Ghana warning after thumping Guinea 5-2 in pre-AFCON friendly

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Senegal announced their readiness for the Africa Cup of Nations after thrashing fellow finalists Guinea 5-2 in a pre-tournament friendly on Tuesday.

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The Lions of Teranga opened the scoring through Dame Ndoye who connected a rebound after Moussa Sow’s effort was parried back into play.

On the 45th minute mark, Ndoye grabbed his second to double Senegal’s lead before the half-time whistle.

In the second half, coach Alain Giresse made changes but they still dominated play.

A well delivered corner-kick by Henri Saivet was headed into the net by Kara Mbodji.

A few minutes later, Alfred Ndiaye scored Senegal’s fourth goal off a pass from Ndiaye.

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Kevin Constant pulled one back for Guinea by converting a penalty after Gana Gueye committed a foul inside the penalty area.

At the death, Moussa Konaté dribbled the Guinea goalkeeper to slot home to make it 5-1.

But before the final whistle came in, Constant converted another spot-kick by beating Pape Demba Camara to make it 5-2.

Senegal will be preparing to leave their camping for Mongomo for the tournament.

Alain Giresse’s side will play Ghana in their opener on 19 January.