Senegal thrashed South Africa 5-0 in yesterday’s quarter final clash to not just reached the semi final, but also book a spot as one of the four teams that will represent Africa at the U17 World Cup in India. Their captain Amara Diouf also set a new record.
Diouf scored a brace in the win to take his goal count to five and in the process surpassed the record of Nigeria international forward Victor Osimhen, who scored four goals in the 2015 edition of the tournament.
The Senegalese number 10 who is prime to be the named the most valuable player of the tournament says it’s his dream to have a successful senior career like Osimhen, who recently powered Napoli to their first Italian Serie A title in 33 years.
“I am hugely honored to be named man of the match and more so for Senegal to win the game and qualify for the World Cup. It is a big achievement for us as players and it motivates us moving forward,” noted Diouf.
