Senegal’s Pape Guèye expressed strong confidence ahead of his team’s highly anticipated match against France at the World Cup. Guèye dismissed suggestions of disappointing results for African teams in the tournament, highlighting instead the growing strength of African football internationally. Born in France but playing for Senegal, he acknowledged the unique significance of facing his country of birth. He emphasized the team’s pride in representing Senegal on a prestigious stage and affirmed that the pressure and media attention wouldn’t affect their performance. Guèye stated the Lions, led by Pape Thiaw, are approaching the game with serenity and ambition, determined to play their own style and achieve a positive outcome. He believes Senegal has the capability to compete with top nations and secure a victory against France.