The Senegal U17 national team has underlined its resolve to clinch the Africa Cup of Nations title after thrashing Algeria 3-0 at the Nelson Mandela Stadium to draw closer to the knockout stages.Skipper Amara Diouf stole the show as he grabbed a brace and helped set up the third as Senegal run riot in Algiers to maintain hundred percent record in the tournament that, kicked off last week.The Teranga Cubs who are placed in group A kicked of the tournament with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Congo, a goal that was netted by defender Serigne Fallou Diouf.Algeria on the other hand handed Somalia a rude welcome to the showpiece, beating the new boys 2-0courtesy of Moslem Anatouf who struck twice.##NAJAVA_MECA_7226384##Algeria who were enjoying considerable backing from the home crowd were expected to explode and ask questions in the Senegalese area but that was not the case in the first half.Senegal were faster off the blocks as they settled in and dominated possession and causing the Algerian defence all sorts of trouble.Why Kenyan youngster snubbed Manchester United, Liverpool for Man CityThe Teranga Cubs thought that they had broken the deadlock in the 30th minute when the ball was headed past the goalkeeper but the centre referee ruled that the entire ball had not crossed the line.Their search for the opener paid off when skipper Amara Diouf rose high and headed home a freekick to give his side a deserved lead.Mozzart Bet Cup: Olaniyi betting on AFC Leopards to toast to victoryThe half time pep talks in the Algerian dressing room appeared to have positive impact as the team displayed neat passes and made in roads to the Senegalese area.Senegal shot stopper Serigne Diouf was called into action on a number of occasions, making decent saves to deny the host from restoring parity.Algeria shot themselves in the feet in the 59th minute when Mastias Hammache fouled Senegal forward Omar Sall, compelling the referee to point to the spot.Why Tusker winger Michael oduor celebrated after inflicting pain on his former employer KCB FCDiof took the responsibility and send Hammache the wrong way to double the advantage for the of Teranga Cubs as well as seal his brace.Senegal put the contest beyond the reach of Algeria in 85th minute when Mammadou Savane tapped in the ball from close range after Diouf picked him with a low cross.
