Senegal players celebrate their qualification for the Olympic games after the Olympic Tournament Play-Off match against Oman at the Ricoh Arena, in Coventry, England, Monday April 23, 2012. Senegal claimed the final place in the upcoming Olympic soccer tournament with a 2-0 victory over Oman. (Photo: AP)
Senegal secured the final place in the 16-team men's soccer tournament at the London Olympics after beating Oman 2-0 in a qualifier Monday.
By sealing its first berth at an Olympics, Senegal will join other African countries Gabon, Morocco and Egypt in Tuesday's group stage draw at Wembley Stadium.
Goals by Ibrahima Balde and Abdoulaye Sane earned the victory for Senegal at Coventry's Ricoh Arena, one of six fields that will host the men's and women's tournaments from July 25-Aug. 11.
Oman, coached by former France midfielder Paul Le Guen, earned a final opportunity to reach the games after finishing atop Asian qualifying.
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