Senegal and Mozambique end in a draw

The second half saw the Senegalese lose control despite their dominant possession. The Mozambican defensive block regrouped well and limited Senegal's offensive opportunities, with the Senegalese failing to find a way to score a second goal.

Vieira, a former top-level player in Europe, acknowledges that his team deserved better technically. "There are regrets," he said after the match. The coach committed to working to correct the shortcomings identified during the game.

The team did not benefit from its usual host status because the match was initially scheduled to be played in Senegal but was moved due to logistical constraints. The difficult playing surface and hostile environment also posed additional challenges.

Senegal now faces the pressure of winning quickly on a tight schedule, with a match in Ethiopia planned for Tuesday. Vieira emphasized that this first match was important for identifying areas to improve and laying solid foundations.