The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is getting closer and closer, continue the World Cup tour and briefly introduce the situation in Senegal!
Senegal may not seem as famous as Cameroon and Nigeria, but it is one of the best African teams in recent years, ranked 18th in the world. Although Egypt's qualifying match is controversial, this team should not be underestimated.
Currently, Senegal may be experiencing a golden age. At the front are the core of the team Mane, Sarr and Dia and in midfield are Gueye, Napariz Mendy and Kouyate. At the back are Koulibaly, Diallo and Barlow Toure. The main goalkeeper is Edouard Mendy, who is fourth in the Yassing award.
Senegal shocked world football by beating France 1-0 at the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, but the team participating in the World Cup for the first time shocked world football by beating the previous champions.
Ariu Cissé, now the coach of the national team, has managed to lead the team to two consecutive World Cup destinations, the team's historical legend who has made his only three World Cup trips as a player and coach.
Senegal, the strongest African team, is considered the second strongest in Group A, with Ecuador and Qatar being relatively weak. The first match against the Netherlands is crucial, and the performance of this match will see how far the African Cup of Nations champions can go in this World Cup!