World Cup 2026: Senegal president hails emphatic 5-0 victory over Iraq

26.06.26 FT World Cup

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Senegal's 5-0 triumph over Iraq has resonated at the highest levels of the nation. The President of the Republic of Senegal expressed his satisfaction with the mentality and quality of the Teranga Lions squad.

"A brilliant achievement by our Lions tonight! This victory says a lot about the value of this group and their ability to bounce back. Go Lions!" wrote Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his social media accounts.

After a 1-3 defeat to France and a 2-3 loss against Norway, Senegal needed to beat Iraq to keep their hopes alive. The final score: 5-0 in favor of Senegal. Coach Pape Thiaw commented, "We did what was required."
The Lions finished third in Group 9 with 3 points and a +3 goal difference, and they now hope to snatch one of the precious tickets to the Round of 16 at the World Cup.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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