Ismaila Sarr inspires Senegal as they ease past Cameroon to reach AFCON last 16

Senegal's Habib Diallo celebrates with teammate Sadio Mane.

Marseille striker Ismaila Sarr starred as defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Senegal eased their way into the last 16 with a 3-1 win over Cameroon.

Sarr's deflected strike gave his side a 16th-minute lead and it was he who set up fellow frontman Habib Diallo after the break before Sadio Mane cemented victory at Stade Charles Konan Banny in stoppage time to guarantee his side's progression from Group C.