DAKAR, March 30 — Senegal qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the third time in their history and for the second time in a row after defeating Egypt on penalties in their playoff.
Having lost the first leg 1-0, Senegal won the second leg by the same scoreline thanks to a goal from Boulaye Dia.
With both teams unable to score a decisive goal, the match went to penalties where Senegal prevailed 3-1.
Senegal had also beaten Egypt on penalties to win their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations in February. (Xinhua)
Senegal qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup
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