Senegal vs. Zimbabwe - prediction, team news, lineups

Senegal begin their quest for a first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title by taking on Zimbabwe at the Kouekong Stadium on Monday.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe will be looking to upset the odds and open their continental campaign with a victory against more illustrious opponents.

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Senegal suffered the disappointment of losing back to back finals when they fell to South Africa at the last hurdle of the COSAFA Cup.

Aliou Cisse's men, who were also narrowly beaten by Algeria in the AFCON final three years ago, responded superbly once again by winning five of their six World Cup qualifiers to book a place in March's playoffs.

In the meantime, the Lions of . . .