How did Man United target Lassine Sinayoko fair at AFCON?

Key Highlights

• The Mali man was brought down in the 18-yard box by Kalidou Koulibaly, who was lucky to not concede a penalty in the early stages of the last eight clash.
• He created a decent opportunity for teammate Lassana Coulibaly just after the break but was substituted for El Bilal Toure in the 82nd minute. Overall though, it was a quiet game for Sinayoko and Mali, largely thanks to the dismissal of their captain, Yves Bissouma, in the first half.
• Senegal came out 1-0 victors after Iliman Ndiaye capitalised on goalkeeper Djigui Diarra’s error. Mali experienced a similar situation in their round of 16 clash against Tunisia when Woyo Coulibaly was sent off in the 26th minute.
• In that match, Sinayoko netted a last-gasp equaliser from 12 yards to take the tie into extra time, before scoring his other penalty in the shootout, which ended 3-2 to Mali. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat late leveller was Sinayoko’s second penalty goal of the tournament, with his only goal from open play coming in the 1-1 draw against Zambia. Whilst Sinayoko may not be the most eye-catching transfer rumour of the window, he would be a shrewd appointment for United, who can not splash the cash on a striker as they did last summer with Benjamin Sesko. The Bakamo-born player has scored six goals and provided two assists in 16 Ligue 1 matches this season.
• Not only is Sinayoko a real threat in front of goal, but he is also able to play anywhere across the front line.