
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw eyes revenge against France, eyeing repeat of 2002 World Cup shock
Premium Times—Senegal memorably knocked France out in 2002 and Thiaw is publicly framing the group-stage rematch as an opportunity to repeat history. France enters the match as heavy favorites but the 2002 precedent has unsettled confidence in the camp. Senegal put aside internal AFCON controversy to focus on the blockbuster clash.