Senegal’s national team became the first to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, defeating Sudan 3-1 in the match held at the Grand Tangier Stadium.
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Senegal
Senegal is a West African nation with a rich history shaped by powerful pre-colonial empires, French colonization, and its role as a major hub in the transatlantic slave trade. It gained independence in 1960 and is known for its cultural traditions like wrestling and its vibrant music scene, particularly the genre of Mbalax. The country is also recognized for its stability and is home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Gorée Island and the Stone Circles of Senegambia.
Africa Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the premier international men’s football competition in Africa, first contested in 1957. It was founded to unite African nations through sport and has grown from three initial participants to a major tournament featuring 24 national teams.
Sudan
Sudan, located in Northeast Africa, is home to ancient civilizations such as the Kingdom of Kush, which ruled from the city of Meroë and famously conquered Egypt in the 8th century BCE. Its modern history was marked by a long civil war and the division of the country in 2011, when South Sudan became an independent state. The country features significant cultural sites like the archaeological remains of the Napatan and Meroë pyramids.
Grand Tangier Stadium
The Grand Tangier Stadium, also known as Ibn Batouta Stadium, is a major sports venue in Tangier, Morocco, inaugurated in 2011. It was built to host international football matches and athletic events, replacing the older Stade de Marchan, and is named after the famed 14th-century Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta.
