Senegal became the first side to book their place in the quarter finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations after recording a fairly comfortable 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe in Group B action Thursday.

Liverpool linchpin Sadio Mane scored an early goal for the Lions of Teranga, before Henry Saivet curled in a wonderful freekick t0 hand them an unassailable two goal lead and eventually victory and qualification.

Senegal beat Tunisia in their first group game and added to this victory, have sealed their place in the next round.

Coached by 2002 world cup star Aliou Cisse, Senegal look a dangerous outfit with mercurial wingers and a steely backline,  seemingly set to go all the way, as evidenced by the fact they have become the first team at this tournament to win both games so far.

In the other group game, star studded Algeria are on the brink of elimination after they lost 2-1 to North African rivals Tunisia.