‘African champions for a reason’ – Senegal praised for World Cup progress
Social media has been awash with praises for Senegal following their progress to the round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations champions defeated Ecuador 2-1 in their final Group A fixture to finish second in the group, behind the Netherlands on Tuesday afternoon.
Ismaila Sarr broke the deadlock for Aliou Cisse’s men in the first-half, and then captain Kalidou Koulibaly restored their lead three minutes after Ecuador equalised in the 67th minute.
Thrilled by Senegal’s feat to become the first African nation to advance into the knock-out stage, fans expressed their thoughts on Twitter.
There’s a reason why they’re African champions. Congratulations Senegal #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/4JjaGI7e2p
— Moseph Ekine (@ekine4) November 29, 2022
England vs Senegal
I wish Mane was around really ,this England can’t play anything 😒
— Cheda ✝️🦍 (@GreatCheda) November 29, 2022
Senegal are through to the last 16 of the world cup,A big day for Africa 🌍
— winning mentality ❇️💫 (@deenayaah) November 29, 2022
Senegal did this without Mane 👏🏽!!
When you have a very good coach in Cisse and the FA don’t get involved in his decisions unlike one country in west Africa that are the giants of Alimosho. Nonsense— Buchi Laba (@Buchi_Laba) November 29, 2022
Senegal 🇸🇳 are through to the Round of 16. What a game they played against Ecuador. Kalidou Koulibaly, what a player, captain fantastic. Sadio Mane will be delighted pic.twitter.com/UEgSI2DlB4
— Obinna (@am_Obinna) November 29, 2022
I want African football to be respected the more. I want Senegal to eliminate England.
— ‘Iyawo Bruno’ ⚽️👨🍳 (@ayo_olah) November 30, 2022
The most enjoyable way to watch football is not to be attached to any team. See how I’m rooting for Senegal, but zero tension. If it’s Nigeria, Man Utd or Argentina now, my heart will be inside my mouth and I’ll be sweating inside AC.
— Chidi Okereke (@Chydee) November 29, 2022
Senegal really proved they’re champions of Africa I’m really happy for them….the fact that they got this far without their main man is massive 🔥
— Engr_Olamartinez🥷🏿🤴🇦🇷 (@KingOlaszn) November 29, 2022
Congratulations to Senegal, they made Africans proud.💪 pic.twitter.com/CkuXfD7kIr
— Akande Bolaji Ahmed (@AkandeBolajiAh2) November 29, 2022
When Senegal 🇸🇳 needed a Saviour, Kalidou Koulibaly sacrificed to himself to be one.
For the 1st time in 20 years the Teranga Lions will progress to the round of 16 of the #FIFAWorldCup
Football is Alive! 🕊️#Senegal #FIFAWorldCupQatar2022 #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/ZbMFQvSyWF
— Victor Emmanuel Onuh (@official_vikoko) November 29, 2022
Senegal 🇸🇳 shows why they were crowned 👑 Champions of Africa.
Worth the wait even without their talisman they made it to the last 16 ✅
The first African team to qualify
— Wahabzy🐐🇦🇷 (@WsportTV) November 29, 2022
Next round
Senegal 🇸🇳 v 🏴 England pic.twitter.com/RWlEMC9TfA
— Sneakers.NG (@uglyyorubadboy) November 29, 2022
Senegal are through to the knockout stages of the 2022 Qatar World Cup with a 2-1 win over Ecuador. A winner from Chelsea defender, Koulibaly
They qualified with 6points. #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/oN2pLp0c2Z
— Damilola Alagbe (@dammydudu) November 29, 2022
This coach has been with Senegal for a very long time…!!! If na Nigeria they would have sacked him a long time ago…. He delivered the Afcon to Senegal he is about to take Senegal to the Quater Final..!! 🙌
.#FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/NQbYeuvFQm— #NnukwuMmanwu🕊️👺💜 (@_jessejiga) November 29, 2022
Imagine Sadio Mane was in this Senegal team !
— Alabi (@the_Lawrenz) November 29, 2022
