Okocha Highlights Senegal’s World Cup Strength

Senegalese team the Teranga Lions have been praised for their “heart” by Nigerian legend Austin Jay Jay Okocha.

Okocha asserts that Aliou Cissé’s team is fearless and confident in their ability to defeat any opponent at the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Senegal defeated Ecuador 2-1 on Tuesday night to secure their spot in the World Cup Round of 16.

This weekend’s knockout round will pit the AFCON champions against England.

Okocha remarked in a SuperSport interview:

“This Senegalese team has improved greatly over the years, especially in terms of heart. They have no fear and think they can defeat anyone.

“Moreover, this squad has inherited the manager’s character. He wasn’t the best player, but he had heart, so I was able to play with him.

Because they are missing important individuals like [Sadio] Mane, who placed second in the Ballon d’Or, you can tell from this Senegalese team that what they currently have going for them is team spirit.