Soccer-Senegal seek to end African drought against England

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Senegal Training - Al Duhail SC 2, Doha, Qatar - December 3, 2022 Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly during training REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

ALL RAYYAN, Qatar (Reuters) - In a tournament packed with surprises, Senegal will try to add to the list of stunners in the Round of 16 on Sunday when they take on England, who have never lost to an African side.

If Senegal are to pull off the shock they might have to do it without their inspirational leader and coach Aliou Cisse, who has been sidelined with an illness.