Senegal in Group A
Ecuador
The World Cup after a 20-year hiatus.
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The African team is even more significant because November 29th is the anniversary of the death of their 20-year old World Cup hero Berbadiop. Captain Golibani's armband commemorates his ex-teammate's 19th number and Senegal's winning goal was scored by Golibani.
Senegal last
beyond the pale
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In 2002, they won 1-0 against France in the opening match, which was decided by Berba Diop. Unfortunately, the midfielder passed away on November 29, two years ago due to illness, and this game coincides with the anniversary of Berba Diop's death, which is written on the armband of the captain of the Golibani, and the Senegalese fans at the scene have commemorative activities to pay tribute to this legend of the World Cup.
Golibani scored the winning goal for Senegal, he said after the game: "For Senegalese, today is a special day, this game is for Berba Diop, I will write his number on the armband to pay tribute to him. Senegal's leader, Aaron Schissel, who started as a player in '02, is now leading the team in a new endeavor.
advancement
Senegal became the first country to play in the World Cup as both a player and a team leader.
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The person.
