Match Winner Niang: Senegal Can Go Far in World Cup

Match-winner Mabye Niang believes Senegal can get far in the on-going World Cup in Russia.

The Taranga Lions’ forward rifled in the second goal in the 2-1 triumph over Poland.

The 23-year-old was being treated on the pitch peripheries before being allowed back to the pitch.

Many label the referee’s decision to let in the  on-loan AC Milan starlet in which the forward was able to beat the advancing goalkeeper to the ball for the game’s second, a controversial move.

The Red and Whites though pulled a goal back via a delectable header but it was too late too little to spark up a moment magic to force for a share of the spoils.

Following the win –making Senegal the first African team to win its opener game – Mbaye feels the West African nation can get far in the tournament.

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he says.

Responding to questions regarding his goal, an effort the BBC choose to slam as ‘horrendous’, the French-born said:  “I was on the side when the referee told him to come in and there was a ball coming from behind, I felt that there was something to do. I anticipated the defender and the goalkeeper to find myself facing the empty goal. It’s not easy, but you have to put it on.”

The forward was voted man-of-the-match at end of the game. On the agenda next for  Senegal is tie with Japan this Sunday June 24th.