Kenya 0-3 Senegal: 5 Talking Points | Africa Cup of Nations 2019

Senegal brushed Kenya aside to ensure qualification
Senegal brushed Kenya aside to ensure qualification

#3 Ismaila Sarr's growing reputation

Sarr opened the scoring for Senegal
Sarr opened the scoring for Senegal

Ismaila Sarr's stock is at an all-time high. The 21-year-old has absolutely burst on to the scene this season and if rumors are to be believed, a whole host of top clubs across Europe are vying for his signature. The explosive wide-man notched up 13 goals and 11 assists for Stade Rennais this season and has continued his form at the international level.

With the scores level, Senegal were piling up the pressure in an attempt to break the deadlock. When Lamine Gassama crossed one into the penalty area, the opposition goalkeeper was caught in no man's land and the ball fell kindly to Sarr, who still had a lot to do. The youngster took a touch to steady himself, before launching a vicious volley into the back of the net to put Senegal ahead.

The game was crying out for some inspiration and it came from the 21-year-old and if he keeps this up, there's every chance he gets snapped up by a big club in one of Europe's top five leagues.

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