On Tuesday, Senegal concluded their CAF AFCON 2025 qualifying campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over Burundi at the Diamniadio Stadium.

The highlight was 20-year-old Habib Diarra, who scored both goals to help Senegal finish at the top of Group L with 16 points from six matches.

The Tarenga Lions dominated early, controlling over 70% of possession but struggled to convert that into goals until the 35th minute when Diarra, assisted by Iliman Ndiaye, skillfully chipped the ball over Burundian goalkeeper Jonathan Nahimana. Diarra doubled the lead early in the second half with another well-placed chip, assisted by Cheick Sabaly.

Sadio Mané had several chances, including a powerful header saved by Nahimana, but the score remained unchanged. Burundi, finishing third in the group, could not match Senegal’s intensity. Senegal’s unbeaten run strengthens its status as one of Africa’s top teams ahead of AFCON 2025 in Morocco.

In another Group L match, Malawi delivered a stunning performance to defeat Burkina Faso 3-0 at the Bingu National Stadium. Despite the win, Malawi finished bottom of the group due to an inferior goal difference.

Gabadinho Mhango opened the scoring with a long-range strike, followed by goals from Richard Mbulu and Lloyd Aaron.

Burkina Faso, having already secured qualification, struggled throughout the match, finishing second in the group with 10 points.