Senegal made a powerful statement at the Africa Cup of Nations, cruising to a dominant 3–0 victory over Botswana in their opening Group D fixture and rewriting the tournament’s record books in the process.

The reigning African champions were inspired by Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson, who delivered a clinical double to put the game beyond doubt. The scoring was completed by Iliman Ndiaye, another player with strong ties to Chelsea, whose midfield drive added further gloss to an emphatic performance.

The statistics underline just how one-sided the contest was. Senegal registered an astonishing 17 shots on target and created nine clear-cut chances — both figures setting new records for a single team at the Africa Cup of Nations since 2010.

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Senegal - Botswana 3:0 (1:0)
Goals: Jackson N., 40 (1:0); Jackson N., 58 (2:0); Ndiaye, 90 (3:0)

Senegal: Mendy Ed.; Koulibaly K.; Jakobs I.; Niakhaté; Gueye P.A. (Camara L., 69); Gueye I.; Mane Sa. (Ciss P., 78); Sarr Is. (Sabaly C., 85); Jackson N. (Ndiaye, 78); Ndiaye Il. (Mbaye, 69); Diatta
Substitution: Camara L. (from 69); Mbaye (from 69); Ciss P. (from 78); Ndiaye (from 78); Sabaly C. (from 85)
Bench: Diouf Y.; Diaw M.; Sarr; Seck A.; Mendy An.; Diarra H.; Sarr P.; Dia B.; Diallo H.
Yellow Cards: Diatta 44