Senegal's Wagué makes African history in World Cup
Moussa Wagué and Keisuke Honda etched their names into the World Cup history books in Senegal's thrilling draw with Japan.

Moussa Wagué became the youngest African goalscorer in World Cup history after his strike in Senegal's 2-2 draw against Japan on Sunday.
Beats record set by Ghana's Haminu at Germany 2006
Right-back Wagué, 19 years and 263 days old, drilled into the roof of the net to give Aliou Cisse's side a 2-1 lead in the 71st minute in Ekaterinburg.
He beat the record set by Draman Haminu, who, at 20 years and 82 days old, scored for Ghana against United States in 2006.
19 - Moussa Wagué is the youngest African goalscorer in the history of the World Cup (19 years & 8 months). Jewel. #JAPSEN #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/KCtsCK4OQl
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) June 24, 2018
Honda also makes history with Japan equaliser
However, Senegal were unable to hold to all three points as Keisuke Honda ensured the spoils were shared.
Honda stroked home from close-range just six minutes after coming off the bench to leave the sides level on four points at the top of Group H.
The goal made him the first Japan player to score in three different World Cups and the highest-scoring Asian player in the history of the competition with four goals.
1 - Keisuke Honda is the 1st Japanese player to score in 3 different World Cups (2010, 2014 & 2018). Sensei. #JAPSEN #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/z7GyOK1pBQ
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) June 24, 2018
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