Liverpool striker Sadio Mane was in irresistible form for Senegal on Saturday as he scored a hat-trick to become the leading scorer in their history.
The Lions of Teranga ran out 3-1 winners against Benin in the first qualifying match for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2023.
The 30-year-old who has been linked with a move away from Liverpool of late scored two in the first 22 minutes of the match in Diamniadio, before scoring this third from the penalty spot on the hour.
Benin scored a late consolation after they were reduced to ten men in the 51st minute when Sesso D’Almeida was shown a red card.
Mane has now scored 32 goals for Senegal taking him clear of previous record-holder Henri Camara.
