In a shocking opening match in Group B of the 2024 Beach Soccer AFCON (BSAFCON), Mauritania pulled off a stunning 5-2 victory over the defending champions, Senegal. From the first whistle, Mauritania showed their intent, pressing Senegal high and dominating possession.
Senegal, known for their physicality and technical prowess, struggled to find their rhythm against a well-organized Mauritania side. Despite flashes of brilliance from Senegal’s key players, it was Mauritania who showed purpose as they set the tone.
Mauritania’s relentless attack saw them net five goals in total, overwhelming Senegal’s defense with their pace and precision while Senegal managed to score two goals back, but it was too little, as Mauritania’s defense held firm and the reigning champions couldn’t mount a comeback.
This emphatic win sends a strong message to the rest of the competition as Mauritania celebrate a historic victory, while Senegal will need to regroup quickly to defend their title.
