The hopes of Togo defending the Wafu Cup is out of their hands for now after Senegal won their second Group B match to close in on a place in the final.
Senegal defeated Niger 2-0 on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium to keep going their hundred percent record in the competition as they have six points from a possible six.
Goals from Richard Sagna in the 7th minute and Sidy Sarr with seven minutes to end the first half all but sealed their qualification.
The Teranga Lions need at least a draw from the last group fixture against Liberia on Tuesday to reach the final.
Togo's hopes of a successful defence now hangs in a balance despite thrashing Liberia 4-0. The win puts the reigning champions in second in their group and on three points but three behind Senegal, going into the final group matches.
Mani Sapol, Kondo Arimiyaou, Ali Baba Abass and Saibou Badarou scored all four goals for Togo.
The Hawks need to win against Niger at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi and hope things turn in their favour in the other group fixture.
The winner of the group will progress to the final and meet the top side from Group A where Benin, Burkina Faso and Ghana all have an equal chance of progressing to the final depending on their last group games on Monday.
The second placed team in each group will vie for third position.
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