Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has offered further insight into the decision that led the Lions of Teranga to briefly boycott the Africa Cup of Nations final, before Sadio Mane intervened to convince the team to return to the pitch.
In the 23rd minute in the semifinal, Senegal defender Mamadou Sarr came from the bench to replace the injured captain Kalidou Koulibaly during their 1-0 win over Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal in Tangier.
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has downplayed the favourites tag bestowed on his team as they continue to assert their dominance at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
Kalidou Koulibaly was beaming with pride as Al-Hilal knocked Manchester City out of the Club World Cup with a thrilling 4-3 extra-time last 16 win.
Senegal sent a powerful message to the football world on Tuesday night - the Lions of Teranga are no longer just continental contenders; they're global game-changers.
Kalidou Koulibaly has left Chelsea after only one season to join Saudi Professional League side Al-Hilal.