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Senegal do not underestimate Tunisia while they were trying to qualify for the second time in their history in the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Lions beat Benin 1-0 Idrissa Gueye's strike in the 69th minute to reach the last four clean sheet for the fourth time this year's contest.
Algeria is the only one to have been able to break through Senegal's defense so far, but on Sunday it faces off Tunisia side that has relaxed to a Victory 3-0 in the quarterfinals on Madagascar.
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse is expecting another difficult challenge, said at a press conference: "Tunisia is a good team that is doing good things. We will not underestimate anyone and we will not miss concentration.
"There are two more games to go in. We came here with ambition, we were hoping to reach the quarterfinals, but we will keep our feet on the ground.
"We have not reached this stage since 2006. It's been 13 years and Senegal was not here, so that's already a progression.
"We will have more humility. I think they are excellent professionals. I've always had confidence in the work we do. "
Tunisia made an impressive demonstration in the second half against Madagascar, scoring twice in eight minutes before Naim Sliti added a third third in the second break.
"We are the first to beat Madagascar" Tunisian boss Alain Giresse said. "It proves the quality of this team in this competition.
"We are very happy to be in the semi-finals and we are now at this stage of the competition, which has been awaited by Tunisia for many years. It was a goal.
"We have to play this semifinal with all our weapons and obviously try to go as far as possible. We know what to do about it. We know what to expect.
"We want to finish this competition with style."
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Senegal – Alfred Gomis
Goalkeeper SPAL Gomis has conceded just once at this year's tournament, but his toughest test is against Tunisia.
Tunisia – Youssef Msakni
Msakni played a decisive role in the quarter-final against Madagascar in favor of his team, providing the necessary help in the first match of Ferjani Sbadi. to do the second himself.
KEY OPTICAL FACTS
– This will be the sixth meeting between Senegal and Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations, but the first in the semi-final.
– Senegal has won its last three games in Africa Cup of Nations, its longest run of the competition.
– Tunisia will play its sixth semifinal of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Carthage Eagles have qualified for the final twice before, against Zambia in 1996 and against Nigeria in 2004.
– Senegal have kept a clean sheet in seven of their last nine matches of the Africa Cup of Nations (3 goals conceded in total), having failed in each of its 14 previous.
– Tunisian striker Wahbi Khazri was involved in 29 shots during the 2019 edition (16 throws attempted, 13 opportunities created), more than any other player.
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