**Senegal Salvages 2-2 Draw in Madagascar, Awaits Return Leg in Dakar**
Trailing by two goals on **Madagascar’s pitch**, Senegal managed to secure a **2-2 draw** in the first leg of their 2018 World Cup qualifying tie. The **Lions of Teranga**, heavily favored in the encounter against the Barea, struggled to break through the Malagasy defense.
The breakthrough came in the **71st minute** when **Moussa Konaté** scored, followed by **Sadio Mané** in the **80th minute**, salvaging a favorable result thanks to the **away goals rule**.
After the match, central defender **Kalidou Koulibaly** admitted that the team had underperformed. “The whole team suffered, we did not play at our level,” he said, adding, “We must not repeat these same mistakes.”
A stronger performance is expected when **Senegal hosts Madagascar** on **Tuesday in Dakar** for the return leg.
