Ousmane Sonko who came third in Senegal s presidential election in 2019 has enjoyed a rapid political rise thanks in part to his popularity with young people and has declared himself a candidate for the 2024 elections.
Twenty years ago, in their maiden World Cup last-16 appearance, Senegal turned in a spirited showing to squeeze past a fancied Sweden side.
- Senegal will line up in only their second-ever FIFA World Cup™ round of 16 match on 4 December
- Back in 2002, a Henri Camara-inspired side