2026 World Cup: Laughter and Dance Moves, New Lions Shine During Hazing Ritual (Video)

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Senegal

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2026 World Cup: Laughter and Dance Moves, New Lions Shine During Hazing Ritual (Video)

Days before their opening match against France in the 2026 World Cup, Senegal's Lions held a lighthearted hazing session. New recruits Bara Sapoko Ndiaye and Pape Mamadou Sy performed dance moves amid cheers from teammates. The positive atmosphere strengthens team cohesion under coach Pape Thiaw at their New Jersey base camp.

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