Former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha lauded Senegal’s Terangha Lions after their 3-1 victory over hosts Qatar on Friday.
The African champions improved after losing to the Netherlands 2-0 in their opening match with a promising victory at the Al Thumama Stadium.
Four minutes before halftime, West Africans’ Boulaye Dia scored the game-opening goal.
Three minutes after the half, Famara Diedhiou scored his team’s second goal of the match, giving Aliou Cisse’s team complete control of the match.
Mohammed Muntari pulled one back with a historic first goal at a World Cup finals for Qatar in the 78th minute.
Substitute Ahmadou Dieng restored Senegal’s two-goal lead six minutes from time.
“Finally we’ve gotten our our first win as Africans at the World Cup. It was a good win, well deserved,” Okocha said on SuperSport.
“They had a bit of hiccup after conceding that goal but I thought they controlled the match, and they were lucky coming up against Qatar, who I think do not have enough to really punish this Senegalese team when they make mistakes.
“Credit to Senegal for getting their first win.”
Senegal will face Ecuador in their final group game.