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Senegal advanced to the pre-quarters on Papa Bouba Diop’s memorial day. Diop was the defensive midfielder who scored the goal that overthrew world champions France two decades ago. The 42-year-old died two years ago on November 29. Senegal’s crucial match against Ecuador in this World Cup was on the same day. Captain Kalidou Coulibaly came to the field wearing Diop’s number 19 shirt arm. Coulibaly scored the winning goal. The fans in the stadium also renewed their memories. Senegal, who are playing in their third World Cup in 2002, overcame Uruguay and France to reach the pre-quarters. Sweden defeated and entered the quarter. Finally lost to Turkey. Later, after 16 years in 2018, the miracle could not be repeated. Did not pass the group stage.
Bayern Munich had believed in Sadio Mane’s boots and prepared for the World Cup. However, Mane was injured before kick-off. Still, the team fills the field with a sudden attack. Aliou Cisse, who captained the team that demolished France, has been in the coaching role for seven years. The arrival of Cisse has led to positive changes in the team. Qualified for the World Cup twice in a row. This time they lost the first match in Group A to the Netherlands by two goals. Defeated Qatar 3-1. Finally a two goal win against Ecuador.
Now the battle is with England. Senegal are hoping for a surprise. In the 92 year history of the World Cup, 13 African countries have qualified. Three of them reached the quarter-finals. Cameroon developed in 1990, Senegal in 2002 and Ghana in 2010. All three teams could not enter the semi-finals. This time five teams have qualified for the World Cup. From Group ‘A’, Senegal entered the pre-quarters. Other African teams are Tunisia, Morocco, Cameroon and Ghana.
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