Senegal-France clash: ‘Whoever wins, Africa beats Africa’ — Senegal speaker

By Ayobami Okerinde
The speaker of Senegal’s parliament Ousmane Sonko has said that regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s World Cup clash between Senegal and France, Africa would emerge the winner because of the large number of players of African origin in the French national team.
Speaking in an interview with France 24 and RFI ahead of the opening group I match, Sonko said the encounter transcends football and highlights Africa’s contribution to global talent.
“In any case, it’s only a football match. But if you want to look at the match politically, then whoever wins, Africa will have beaten Africa,” Sonko said.
The Senegalese leader, however, expressed hope that the Teranga L...