The current African football champions, Senegal, upset Brazil on Tuesday night with a stunning 4-2 win in a friendly match.
Sadio Mane, the Teranga Lions’ star, motivated them with a brace by scoring twice in the second half to secure the victory. Mane also aided the other two goals; he set up Habib Diallo for the draw in the first half and then won a penalty in stoppage time, which he subsequently scored.
Lucas Paqueta’s goal in the 11th minute gave Brazil the early advantage, but Senegal recovered brilliantly and tied the score before halftime on Diallo’s goal. But, in the second half, the visitors grabbed charge and sealed the victory by scoring three goals in as many minutes.
Brazil is one of the most successful teams in international football, having won the World Cup five times, so the outcome was a significant shock. Senegal, who will enter as reigning champions, proved they are a force to be reckoned with, and they will be seeking to build on this achievement in the forthcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
According to THEWILL, Senegal has won every significant male football championship in Africa, including the senior AFCON, the African Beach Soccer Championship, the African Nations Championship (CHAN), and the continent’s Under-17 and Under-20 tournaments. Senegal’s football development initiatives’ effectiveness is shown by the country’s performance in these events and their statement victory against Brazil.
