Sadio Mane’s dreams of reaching the 2018 World Cup finals remain intact after Senegal defeated Madagascar 3-0.

Mane scored in the first leg of the tie, which ended 2-2, and was an influential figure again as Senegal booked their place in the Africa qualifying section.

Victor Wanyama will not be going to the World Cup though as Kenya let a 1-0 first leg advantage slip away as they were beaten 2-1 on aggregate by Cape Verde.

Maya Yoshida’s Japan are in a strong position to make it to the 2019 Asian Cup and reach the next round of World Cup qualifying as the Saints defender played the full 90 minutes as his country defeated Cambodia 2-0.

Graziano Pelle won his tenth cap for Italy. He played the first 59 minutes as the Azzurri drew 2-2 with Romania in a friendly.

Also in friendly action for his country was Jose Fonte.

The Saints skipper was at the heart of Portugal’s defence, playing the full 90 minutes and keeping a clean sheet as they won a friendly 2-0 away to Luxembourg.

Cedric Soares was an unused sub for the game.