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Senegal: Cheikhou Kouyaté joins Pape Thiaw’s staff for the World Cup

Senegal: Cheikhou Kouyaté joins Pape Thiaw’s staff for the World Cup



Former captain of the Lions, Cheikhou Kouyaté (36 years) was spotted this Monday at the training of Senegal who started in Diamniadio camp to prepare for the World Cup. 

Without a club for almost six months, the former midfielder (92 caps) is obviously not here to play, but as a new member of Pape Thiaw’s staff, according to information from Dsports, which indicates that the 2021 African champion will be on the Lions' staff for the competition scheduled from June 11 to July 19.


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