Senegal 'have not failed' at World Cup - president

He stated: "Hello, Lions You didn't mess up. And you competed without Idrissa Gana, Cheikhou Kouyate, and Sadio [Mane].

Senegal 'have not failed' at World Cup - president

Senegal's 3-0 loss to England in the World Cup's knockout round on Sunday was a source of heartbreak for them.

The Teranga Lions suffered since they were missing some of their most important players as the England midfield dominated the game.

On Saturday, England and France will play in the quarterfinals.

President Macky Sall of Senegal acknowledged his happiness with the team's success during the competition in a tweet.

He stated: "Hello, Lions You didn't mess up. And you competed without Idrissa Gana, Cheikhou Kouyate, and Sadio [Mane]. You are one of the top 16 teams in the world, and England was a formidable foe."

Similar views were shared on Twitter by talisman Sadio Mane.

The path you have taken has warmed the hearts of your fans, protecting the national flag with honor, and the people are immensely proud of you.

Added him: "The education keeps going. We'll continue looking for more medals."