Few days ago, Senegalese star player Sadio Manè confirmed that he wasn't going to be a part of the Senegalese team playing in Qatar.

The sad news, drew various responses and analysis from pundits as views were contradicting on the influence of Manè on the overall performance of the team.

His unexpected injury, was seen as a morale killer few days before the country kick-started the tournament against European giant, the Netherlands.

As many pundits expressed their concerns in proximity to the team's progression from the group stage that consist of the host nation Qatar, Ecuador and the Netherlands. Having lost their opening game, many would still want to believe that Senegal stands a chance in the event that they defeat Qatar and can draw and or defeat Ecuador.

Consequently, many Africans would be happy seeing the African champions progress but then, how can they far can they go without their talisman?

I'm the boss, I'm the one they call when they all lack something.

They might be coming so early. The attacks ain't co-ordinated. And it seems they don't have strong bench. I see another of their key man getting injured.

They actually tried against Netherland. I see dem reach round of 16.

Mane absence was conspicuously noticed.. they would have won the match easier with him.

Engaging in some serious shooting practices in training should be their priority if they really want to go beyond group stage.

But Senegalese team is still a very good side no doubt, they can't be compare with the Super Chickens.

They clearly missed him today

dem go suffer

Third match of the group stage, thank you.

They can't go pass the group stage

They will be fine

Okay

.

Not as far as they would have.

They would've allowed Egypt qualify. We can't miss Salah, Osimeh, and Mané at the same time. People that were supposed to make Africa proud. France, Brazil, or Argentina will go home with the cup.

dey wouldnt go far,,their attack is weak...coupled with dis calamity Mendy weh de post,don't see Dem getting past dis group stages

They will go as far as Mendy stops his erroneous calculations that dampens the spirit and hardwork of the team.
Its time to look at Senegal in Qatar beyond Mane if they really want to achieve something.

Forget World Cup, bandits are taking over the country under una noses u better wake up

Vote Peter Obi for a better Nigeria

Not very far...they really missed him v Netherlands. (The Dutch were not too good, to be honest).

Teeroyzimma:
Forget World Cup, bandits are taking over the country under una noses u better wake up

Vote Peter Obi for a better Nigeria

The politics page is the fora for people like you. Go there and stop disturbing us.

They didn't go to win the trophy.

African teams went there to make up the numbers.

I wish we could loan Senegal victor O

The bus that took them to Qatar is already warming up to bring them home next week

Even if sadio Mane is there, they can't progress beyond group stage with Mendy is post

They won’t score a single goal in this tournament

Any level

Senegal dey carry Chelsea keeper to post and u dey expect clean sheets the worst of it dem dey carry chief security for field and u dey expect make dem no concede not possible get rid of those players Senegal will perform

Teeroyzimma:
Forget World Cup, bandits are taking over the country under una noses u better wake up

Vote Peter Obi for a better Nigeria

u better shut up there after the 200 naira Peter obi don give u na to dey shout up and down u Sabi jobless youth

Not far

Senegal my favorite Africa team... They will get to quarter final at least. They will get better as the game progresses. Netherland worked 110% to will the match