XALIMANEWS-Aliou Cissé’s proteges, credited with a good run so far in this Qatari World Cup, are preparing to play their round of 16 this Sunday against England. Senegal, thanks to these performances, has acquired the esteem and admiration of many countries, in Africa and other continents. West Papua is one of them.
West Papua is one of the countries, a fan of Senegal, in this 2022 World Cup. And with each success of captain Kalidou Koulibaly and his band, the Papuan people rejoice. As was the case, last Tuesday after the victory, qualifying in 8th, against Ecuador (1-2. The inhabitants of this people of Oceania, celebrated the success of the Lions, in the street, in bikers , waving flags of Senegal, as was also the case during Russia 2018.
Why do these people, so far from the African continent, have so much admiration for the Lions, which they have supported since the 2018 Russian World Cup? According to Ronny Kareni, “Senegal has long supported the struggle for the liberation of West Papua. Also, the story of Sadio Mané as a professional footballer has inspired many people,” he wrote on his Twitter account,
Congratulations to the Senegal team for qualifying for the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup! ???
Senegal has a long-standing support of West Papua liberation struggle. Also, Sadio Mane’s story as a professional football player is inspiring to many. #Senegal #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/NBQSiSWLcl—Ronny Kareni (@ronnykareni) November 29, 2022