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- Beautiful scenes were witnessed in Qatar after a group of Moroccan fans carried a Senegal fan while chanting Sadio Mane's name
- Mane is arguably Africa's current best footballer but his set to miss the World Cup with a tendon injury
- The Teranga Lions will have to make do without the reigning Africa footballer of their year when they face the Netherlands, Qatar and Ecuador
A Senegalese fan in Qatar had a moment to remember after he ran into a group of Morocco fans along the streets.
The Moroccan fans were in a happy mood as they wait for their nation to kick off their World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday, 23rd November.
As soon as the fans saw a fan donned in a Senegalese jersey, they hoisted him up in the air and chanted Sadio Mane's name in what makes for a beautiful watch.
Mane is among the big stars who will miss the 2022 World Cup with injury. The Bayern Munich star picked up a tendon injury in a clash against Werder Bremen.
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Senegal Head Coach Aliou Cisse had initially named Mane in his final 26-man squad for Qatar, but it soon became apparent that his injury would require surgery. He has since been replaced by Anderlecht's Moussa N'Diaye.
The reigning African champions will face the Netherlands on Monday, 21st November, before taking on hosts Qatar and then wrapping up Group A matches against South American opposition Ecuador.
After Croatia, the Atlas Lions will face Belgium and Canada in Group F.
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Sports Brief has also reported that Sadio Mane has finally broken his silence after being ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar. He suffered a tendon injury while playing for Bayern Munich.
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FootballMane had hoped to make a quick recovery and return for his side Senegal before the completion of the group games, with Head Coach Aliou Cisse even including him in his squad for Qatar.
However, Mane was forced to withdraw after it became crystal clear his injury would require surgery - and thus a longer period to recover.