The Mighty Les Lions de la Téranga of Senegal Roar On
As the Beach Football 2021 World Cup marches on to the final in earnest, it has served up its fair share of drama, excitement and woes. The tournament, being held in Russia, is nearing its conclusion with the final scheduled for Sunday, the 29th of August, has perhaps dealt its biggest shock yet.
Suhaila Karim 
As the Beach Football 2021 World Cup marches on to the final in earnest, it has served up its fair share of drama, excitement and woes. The tournament, being held in Russia, is nearing its conclusion with the final scheduled for Sunday, the 29th of August, has perhaps dealt its biggest shock yet.
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Senegal, ranked tenth in world, beat world number two giants Brazil 5-4, in a sensational quarter final clash, that saw arguably Senegal’s best player on the night, Raoul Mendy, pay tribute to his late mother who had tragically past away the night before the quarter final, continuing their incredible run in the tournament, setting up a semi-final clash verses Japan on Saturday, the 28th of August, who beat Oceania’s Tahiti 5-4 in their quarter final, the tournament’s now tantalizingly poised to welcome Les Lions, whose best showing at the World Cup finals was fifth place in 2007, as possible first time finalists.
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But first, all eyes now focus on their semi-final clash against Asian juggernauts Japan this Saturday, who have proved to be tricky opponents this year, leaving opponents dazed and confused with their style of play.
As hosts Russia (who beat Spain 4-2) meet Switzerland (who absolutely decimated Uruguay 10-1, in the respective quarter final clashes), in the second semi-final, the weekend inevitably holds the promise for more twists of joy and heartbreak in the ever evolving tale of the tournament.
