Sadio Mane reacts to death of Senegalese midfielder Papa Bouba Diop
Sadio Mane has reacted to the death of his Senegalese comrade, Papa Bouba Diop. Former Senegal international Papa Bouba Diop has passed away following a long illness at the age of 42. Diop was part of the Teranga Lions side that stunned reigning world champions France 1-0 in the opening match of the 2002 World…
Sadio Mane has reacted to the death of his Senegalese comrade, Papa Bouba Diop.
Former Senegal international Papa Bouba Diop has passed away following a long illness at the age of 42.
Diop was part of the Teranga Lions side that stunned reigning world champions France 1-0 in the opening match of the 2002 World Cup, scoring the only goal of the game to secure one of the biggest shocks in the history of the competition.
Reacting to his death, Liverpool star Sadio Mane took to his Instagram handle and wrote:
“Pope Bouba, It was with a broken heart that we learned of your disappearance. Know that you will remain in our hearts forever even if you left without saying goodbye to us. RIP #Bouba ??”