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Koulibaly: Mane keeping Senegal spirits high at World Cup

Koulibaly: Mane keeping Senegal spirits high at World Cup

Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly has revealed that Sadio Mane is in constant touch with the national team at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Teranga Lions all-time top scorer was ruled out of the tournament after suffering a leg injury earlier this month. Mane's absence was seen as a big blow to Senegal's hopes of having a good outing at the Mundial and they...

Senegal captain Koulibaly relishes Africans’ support at the World Cup

Senegal captain Koulibaly relishes Africans’ support at the World Cup

Kalidou Koulibaly is happy with the huge support the Senegal national team is receiving from across the African continent despite their opening 2-0 loss by the Netherlands at the ongoing 2022 World Cup. The Teranga Lions headed to Qatar without talisman Sadio Mane who got injured while playing for his club Bayern Munich. There were doubts on how well the reigning African champions could play without...

Netherlands captain Van Dijk reveals reason behind armband decision

Netherlands captain Van Dijk reveals reason behind armband decision

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has explained the reason why he and a host of team captains decided in unison not to wear armbands branded with the 'one love' message which is in protest to the anti-LGBT stance of 2022 World Cup host Qatar. LGBT rights and activities are criminalised in Qatar and much of the Arab world due to strongly-held religious beliefs. Global LGBT rights...