Senegal defeated Kenya 3-0 in their final 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group C match at the 30 June Stadium in Egypt on Monday night.

The result saw the Lions of Teranga progress to the knockout stages as runners-up, while the Harambee Stars could still qualify as one of the four best third-placed teams.

The match got off to a lively start and Patrick Matasi was a busy man in the Harambee Stars goal-posts as the Lions of Teranga searched for the opening goal.

The Kenya goalkeeper was called into action by Idrissa Gana Gueye in the 23rd minute following a good move by Senegal.

The Everton FC midfielder received a cross inside the box and fired a shot towards Matasi, who made a magnificent reflex save to deny the West Africans.

Senegal were then awarded a penalty after Abud Omar had hacked down Saliou Ciss in the box just before the half-hour mark.

Sadio Mane then stepped up and he was denied by Matasi, who pulled off a brilliant low save to deny the Liverpool FC forward from the spot-kick.

The Harambee Stars then contained the Lions of Teranga and the score was 0-0 at the interval.

The Lions of Teranga continued their dominance after the restart, but Matasi was having a good game as he made more great saves.

The Ethiopia-based shot-stopper was well-positioned to save Henri Saivet's long-range shot, before making another save from Mbaye Niang's shot.

Kenya did threaten through Dennis Odhiambo, whose thunderous long-range shot was pushed over the crossbar by Senegal keeper Alfred Gomis in the 62nd minute.

However, Senegal finally broke the deadlock a minute later when Ismaila Sarr scored with a beautiful volley to make it 1-0 to Senegal.

The momentum was with Senegal, who then made it 2-0 through Mane after he beat his marker for strength and pace, before firing past Matasi with 19 minutes left.

Pressure mounted on the Harambee Stars defence and they conceded a penalty when Philemon Otieno fouled Sarr and he was shown a second yellow and sent off.

Mane then stepped up and this time, he beat Matasi from the spot-kick to make it 3-0 to Senegal in the 78th minute.

Kenya tried to push for a late consolation goal, but Senegal stood firm at the back and the Lions of Teranga emerged 3-0 winners on the night.

Kenya (0) 0
Senegal (0) 3 (Sarr 63', Mane 71', 78')

Kenya: Matasi, Otieno, Mohammed, Okumu, Khamis, Wanyama, Omolo, Ouma Otieno, Odhiambo (Avire 75'), Masika (Oginga 81'), Olunga.

Senegal: Gomis, Gassama, Koulibaly, Kouyate, Ciss, Gueye (Diatta 80'), Badou N'Diaye, Saivet, Mane, Sarr, Niang (Konate 75').

Kenya will take on Senegal in their last 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B match on Monday.

Kick-off is at 21h00 CAT.

The game is set to be played at the 30 June Stadium in the Egyptian city of Cairo.

The Harambee Stars secured a 3-2 victory over Tanzania in their second group match which was played on Thursday.

Kenya will book their place in the knockout phase if they record a victory against Senegal's Lions of Teranga.

Sebastien Migne, the Harambee Stars head coach, will be keen to mastermind a famous victory over Senegal.

Meanwhile, Senegal suffered a 1-0 defeat against Algeria in their second group match which was played in Cairo on Thursday.

The Lions of Teranga will advance to the round of 16 if they register a victory against the Harambee Stars.

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse will be hoping to lead his side to their second victory in Egypt.

This will be the fourth encounter between Kenya and Senegal.

The Lions of Teranga have won two games and one match ended in a draw.