Senegal out to emulate class of 2002


By ToDavis
  • Football
  • Thursday, 24 May 2018

Soccer Football - Champions League Semi Final Second Leg - AS Roma v Liverpool - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - May 2, 2018 Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

(Reuters) - Senegal's last appearance at the World Cup 16 years ago marked a golden era in the country's footballing history and a new generation of talent will fancy their chances of making a similar impact at Russia 2018.

Senegal caused one of the tournament's most memorable upsets in their only World Cup appearance, beating holders France in the opening game before going on to reach the quarter-finals.

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