The Under 17 FIFA world Cup kicked off on Friday in Indonesia. Four teams represent Africa in the tournament that will end on December 2nd.
Reigning African champions Senegal secured on Tuesday a spot in the knockout out stage.
Idrissa Gueye hit a hat-trick as Senegal dominated Poland 4-1 at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung, West Java.
It's a perfect start for the Senegalese who won their opening match against Argentina 2-1 on November 11.
"We just follow the coach's instructions and repeat exactly what we're told. We're sticking to those instructions, and we want to take each match one game at a time. We want to remain humble, while respecting our identity as African champions. We're here to defend Senegal, but also African football," Idrissa Gueye was quoted saying on FIFA website.
The player scored 3 goals.
Senegal is in group D with Argentina, Japan and Poland.
Mali will play Canada on November 16. The team stand second of group B which comprises Canada, Spain and Uzbekistan.
Mali beat Uzbekistan on Nov. 10. To be sure to book its ticket for the next round, the team needs another victory.
On November 15, Burkina Faso will go head-to-head against the USA.
Reigning African champions Senegal secured on Tuesday a spot in the knockout out stage.
Idrissa Gueye hit a hat-trick as Senegal dominated Poland 4-1 at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung, West Java.
It's a perfect start for the Senegalese who won their opening match against Argentina 2-1 on November 11.
"We just follow the coach's instructions and repeat exactly what we're told. We're sticking to those instructions, and we want to take each match one game at a time. We want to remain humble, while respecting our identity as African champions. We're here to defend Senegal, but also African football," Idrissa Gueye was quoted saying on FIFA website.
The player scored 3 goals.
Senegal is in group D with Argentina, Japan and Poland.
Mali will play Canada on November 16. The team stand second of group B which comprises Canada, Spain and Uzbekistan.
Mali beat Uzbekistan on Nov. 10. To be sure to book its ticket for the next round, the team needs another victory.
On November 15, Burkina Faso will go head-to-head against the USA.