The Latest Breaking News from Senegal

Sixteen remaining teams are playing in the knock-out phase of the 2022 men’s football Fifa World Cup in Qatar, among them two African teams – Senegal and Morocco. The knock-out phase in Qatar reminds football fans globally of the unmistakable glass ceiling over Africa at football World Cups.

Senegal’s preparations for their last-16 World Cup clash with England have been disrupted by their head coach Aliou Cisse falling ill.

Senegal are in the last-16 for the first time since 2002

Senegal were fined £8,700 for breaching FIFA media rules in the build-up to their last match against Ecuador

Gareth Southgate’s side finished top of Group B with seven points, while Senegal progressed as runners-up to the Netherlands

England face Senegal for a place in the quarter-finals on Sunday

African nation has produced an array of talent in recent years but must overcome key absentees to succeed in last-16 game

Both Mason Mount and Bukayo Saka were unused substitutes against Wales despite starting England's opening two matches, and Paul Merson has given his verdict on who should play vs Senegal

Rory’s song Jimmy’s Winning Matches was a smash hit with Donegal fans when the county’s footballers won the All-Ireland in 2012

Kyle Walker replaced Kieran Trippier in England's starting XI in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Wales.

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has given some insight into how England captain Harry Kane and vice-captain Jordan Henderson lead the team at the World Cup