Sadio Mane Scores As Senegal Cruise to Victory in International Friendly Against Bolivia

• Sadio Mane scored for Senegal as they defeated Bolivia in their penultimate friendly before the World Cup in Qatar
• The African champions maintained their form as first half goal gave Aliu Cisse's men victory in France
• Senegal, who have been drawn in Group A at the World Cup, will face Iran in their final friendly on Tuesday

Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane was on target for African champions Senegal as they strolled to victory against Bolivia in an international friendly in France on Saturday.

The 30-year-old forward converted from the spot to add to Boulaye Dia's early goal as Senegal tested their strength against the South American nation.

Senegal got off to a great start after Boulaye Dia broke the deadlock just four minutes into the match, meeting a pass from Pathe Ciss.

The Teranga Lions dominated and continued to ask questions but wasted the chances that came their way.

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However, with four minutes remaining to half time, the Africans were awarded a penalty, which Mane elected himself and made no mistake from 12 yards.

The victory gives Senegal the needed boost ahead of their World Cup game against Ecuador in Group A.

Meanwhile, Senegal will play Iran in their final friendly on Tuesday.

The West Africans have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Qatar, the Netherlands and Ecuador.

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The African champions are in Orleans, France preparing for their friendly against Bolivia on Saturday.

Koulibaly, who was a member of the Senegal team that disappointingly exited the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the group stage, is confident of Africa's chances at the Mundial in Qatar.

Senegal players arrive in France for Bolivia friendly

African champions, Senegal, have started training ahead of their international friendlies later this week against Bolivia and Iran in France.

The players arrived in Orleans, France on Monday afternoon as preparations begin for the final international break before the World Cup in Qatar.

In a video posted on Twitter, the players including new members of the team were seen trooping to their base in Orleans.