Teranga Lions hit five past Iraq to set new African World Cup goal record

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Senegal rebounded from consecutive defeats to secure a Round of 32 spot in style, dismantling Iraq 5-0 to set a new record for the most group-stage goals by an African nation at a single World Cup.

The Lions of Teranga produced a breathtaking, record-breaking performance in Toronto, crushing ten-man Iraq 5-0 to keep their World Cup journey alive.

Facing a must-win scenario with maximum goal difference required, Senegal responded with absolute authority. Habib Diarra opened the scoring before second-half strikes from Ismaïla Sarr, Iliman Ndiaye, and a clinical brace from super-sub Pape Gueye completed the historic rout.

The comprehensive victory took Senegal’s Group I tally to eight goals, eclipsing the previous African record of six shared by Nigeria, Algeria, and Morocco.

Despite losing their opening fixtures to France and Norway, Pape Thiaw’s side successfully navigated their way into the Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, blending resilience with unprecedented attacking firepower on the global stage.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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