Ismaila Sarr Matches Ahmed Musa’s World Cup Brace Record Despite Senegal’s Loss

Ismaila Sarr became the first African player to score a brace against a European side at a World Cup since Ahmed Musa did so for Nigeria in 2018. He netted twice in Senegal’s 3-2 group-stage defeat to Norway. Norway went ahead through Marcus Pedersen and doubled their lead early in the second half via Erling Haaland. Sarr pulled one back in the 53rd minute and struck again deep into stoppage time. According to football statistics reports, Sarr is only the third Senegal player to score a World Cup brace, joining Papa Bouba Diop and Henri Camara, both of whom scored doubles in 2002. Senegal must now beat Iraq in their final group game to keep their round-of-32 hopes alive.

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