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Qatar 2022: Senegal secure knockout berth for first time in 20 years

Before this, the West African nation made it to the knockouts in the tournament's 2002 edition

Our Web Desk Published 29.11.22, 11:06 PM
Kalidou Koulibaly with the winning goal.

Kalidou Koulibaly with the winning goal. Twitter

Great news for Senegal fans.

The West African nation has become the first team from Africa to qualify for the Round of 16 of the ongoing Fifa World Cup in Qatar. But there's more to savour.

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This is the second time the current African champions have reached the knockout phase in World Cup history.

The first time the country made it to the knockouts was back in 2002. So skipper Kalidou Koilibaly and company have ended a 20-year wait to reach this stage in the competition.

Strikes from Koulibaly (70') and Ismaila Sarr (44' via penalty) ensured a spirited 2-1 win over Ecuador, helping the team bag six points in the Group A standings. The solitary goal from Ecuador came via 21-year-old Moises Caicedo in the 67th minute.

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