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Bayern Munich forward, Sadio Mane scored twice as the Teranga Lions of Senegal defeated Brazil 4-2 in a friendly in Lisbon, Portugal on Tuesday.
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta put Brazil ahead in the 11th minute, before Habib Diallo equalised for Senegal in the 22nd minute.
Brazil defender, Marquinhos scored an own goal in the 52nd minute to give the West Africans the lead while Mane extended their lead three minutes after to put scores at 3-1 .
As well as Paqueta, Brazil’s team at the beginning of the match included Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson, Newcastle midfielders Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes and Tottenham forward Richarlison.
Meanwhile, Senegal’s side included Nottingham Forest defender Moussa Niakhate, Chelsea centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, Leicester midfielder Nampalys Mendy and Watford forward Ismaila Sarr.
It was another blow for Brazil, who have Under-20 manager Ramon Menezes acting as a caretaker coach.
The Brazilian FA (CBF) are still pursuing Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti to be their new coach. The role has been vacant since the resignation of Tite following their World Cup quarter-final exit in December.