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[Photos] Traditionally dressed Senegal arrives in Russia

[Photos] Traditionally dressed Senegal arrives in Russia

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Senegal’s team has arrived in Russia ahead of their World Cup campaign which begins in Group H with matches against Poland, Colombia and Japan.

The team that features a potent attack led by Liverpool forward Sadio Mane flew in wearing traditional African attire, with dark blue tunics and matching pants.

The fashionable team follows the head turning Nigeria team that arrived in Russia on Monday wearing green and white traditional African attire, with matching hats and shoes.

Senegal won their last warm up game on Monday against South Korea, with goals from Pape Moussa Konate and Kim Young-gwon (OG).

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