**Senegal Salvages Draw Against Madagascar in 2018 World Cup Qualifiers**
Senegal staged a late comeback to secure a **2-2 draw** against **Madagascar** in the first leg of the second round of the **2018 World Cup qualifiers** on Friday. Trailing **2-0** with just 20 minutes remaining, the **Lions of Teranga** were revived by substitutes **Mame Birame Diouf** and **Sadio Mané**, who scored the crucial goals.
Midfielder **Idrissa Gana Gueye** praised the team’s effort:
*”It was a difficult match, but we did well. We still have to finish the job in Senegal. Victory will be sweeter.”*
Despite creating several chances, Senegal’s forwards struggled to convert. The draw keeps their qualification hopes alive, but coach **Aliou Cissé** will need to address tactical issues before the **return leg on November 19 in Dakar**.
