Senegal World Cup hero Papa Bouba Diop dies aged 42

Senegal World Cup hero Papa Bouba Diop dies aged 42

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Legendary Senegal midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has passed away at the age of 42. Diop, who won 63 caps for Senegal, scored the goal which secured a historic 1-0 win over France in their opening FIFA World Cup match in 2002, a tournament where Senegal made it to the quarterfinals.

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