Azimio leader Raila Odinga has lauded Senegal for qualifying for Round of 16 at the World Cup 2022.
In a statement on Tuesday shortly after the African team proceeded to the next stage, Raila marvelled at the game.
"Well in! The Lions of Teranga have done our continent proud, what a splendid display of football. Congratulations Senegal on qualifying for the Round of 16 at the #FIFAWorldCup," he said.
Senegal qualified after Kalidou Koulibaly eliminated Ecuador at the Khalifa International Stadium.
On Sunday, November 20, Raila said if any African team made it to the finals, he will fly to Qatar.
"I have told them if an African team is in the finals, I will go to Qatar. I will go to the semi-finals and the finals," he said.
He gave his blessing to the teams ahead of the World Cup tournament.
"I must begin by saying we are supporting the African teams and we hope and wish that this time our teams go beyond the group of 16, to a group of 8 then semi-finals," he said.
The Senegal win has also attracted congratulatory messages from a section of leaders including Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula.
"Well done @FootballSenegal," he tweeted.
Sports CS Ababu Namwamba also weighed in.
"I'm supporting all African teams. I've really celebrated Senegal's qualification. I just watched Senegal before I came to the show," he said during an interview with Citizen TV.
The games began in November and will end on December 18.
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