Is Senegal's win against England in the international friendly a sign that African teams are underrated against European sides?

Updated June 12, 2025 • 1-min read

Posted by Anonymous

Jun 11, 2025

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Posted by Anonymous - Jun 11, 2025

I honestly believe Senegal’s win over England is a huge deal for African football and gets people talking. For so long, people just assume European teams are always better, but what happened in this match shows that’s not always true. Senegal didn’t just get lucky, they were flat-out better for most of the game.

I remember seeing posts online about how this is the first time an African team has beaten England in over 20 matches, so that says a lot. Senegal played with a ton of intensity and skill, and guys like Sarr and Jackson totally stepped up. Sure, it's just a friendly, but England had a strong lineup with players like Kane, Saka, and Bellingham. If Senegal can outplay them, it’s proof African teams deserve a lot more respect.

I think it’s time people stopped underestimating teams just because they’re not European or South American. Senegal’s unbeaten run is now 24 games, which is just wild. If you ask me, this isn’t a fluke at all. They can go toe to toe with the best teams out there.

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