Senegal World Cup footballer Papa Bouba Diop passes away.
Senegal’s professional footballer, Papa Bouba Diop, who helped the country win the FIFA World Cup match in 2002, has passed away. He was of the age of 42. His goal helped Senegal secure historic 1–0 win over the then-world champions France in the opening match of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and Senegal’s first-ever match at the FIFA World Cup. Diop has won 63 caps for Senegal.
Important Facts:
- Senegal’s Capital: Dakar
- Senegal’s Population: 15.85 million (2018) World Bank
- Senegal’s President: Macky Sall
- Senegal’s Currency: West African CFA franc
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