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Neil Moxley

Kalidou Koulibaly reveals Sadio Mane message that fired him to historic Senegal goal

Kalidou Koulibaly fired his country into the last 16 - and then turned his aim towards their next opponents.

Chelsea's defensive kingpin spoke of his pride after netting his first international goal in 67 matches as the Lions of Teranga deservedly booked their spot in the knock-out stages.

The big defender then paid tribute to late Senegalese star Papa Bouba Diop on the second anniversary of his passing, gave a mention to the victims of a landslide in Naples - his adopted second home - and saluted the absent talismanic Sadio Mane who sent a "Good luck" message before kick-off.

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