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Football: Pathé Mboup scores on Senegal debut

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Pathé Mboup scored less than a minute after coming on as a substitute for his first Senegal appearance, scoring the fourth goal against Sudan. The 23-year-old striker scored with his first touch in the national shirt, according to Senego.

Pathé Mboup, a 23-year-old Senegalese striker, scored his first goal for the Lions less than a minute after coming on against Sudan. He scored with his very first touch on his debut for the national team, Senego reports.

The striker had previously expressed his wish to join the senior national team. In an interview with Wiwsport, Pathé Mboup said he was « too eager to wear the national shirt » before making his first appearance for Senegal, according to Senego.

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