When it comes to Senegal, many fans may feel strange, but it is well known to say that the Dakar Rally is well known. More than 500 million people from 180 countries and regions around the world follow this event. As a game of the brave and the toughest rally in the world, the early Dakar Rally departed from Paris, the capital of France, and traveled through dunes, mud, grass, rocks and deserts along the way to Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Today, the Dakar Rally is held on the South American continent, but the name Dakar Rally is still used.
In the 2002 World Cup 16 years ago, Senegal, which scored for the first time in the World Cup, defeated the defending champion France in the opening match and finally reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup, creating the best Record of the World Cup for African teams and becoming a dark horse. And they rushed all the way, creating a lot of classic games, 1-0 upset upset France, 3-0 lead Uruguay was chased 3 in a row, knockout golden ball killed Sweden, and then by the Turkish golden ball kill, excellent performance let fans know this small African country, but also remembered the names of previously unknown players such as Fadiga, Diop, Diouf and so on.
After 16 years, back in the World Cup, Senegal is definitely a team that should not be underestimated. Senegal's current manager is Ariu Cisse, a member of the Class of '02. In the squad, led by Liverpool star Mane, there are also a bunch of tough players over 190 in height who play the main role in the five major league teams in Europe. Captain Cuyat, who is 1.92m tall and plays for West Ham, Vice-captain Muboji, who is 1.92m tall, plays as a defensive back/centre-back for Anderlecht, Koulibaly, who is 1.95m tall, plays as a centre-back for Napoli, Salif Sane, who is 1.94m tall, plays as a centre-back for Hannover 96, and midfielder Ndaye, who plays at 1.92m, the altitude of the players will make opponents and fans feel suffocated.
Senegal has been silent for 16 years after their stunning debut at the last World Cup, can they recreate their miracle journey and become dark horses again?
Cover reporter Chen Yuxiao
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