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Former Senegal Coach Bruno Metsu Is Dead (Pictured)

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🏷️ Tags: Nigeria Entertainment News, Senegal, Soccer
Written By: Famzn News

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image Β  Former Senegal coach, Bruno Metsu has died at the age of 59. Β  The Frenchman famously led the African side to the quarter-finals of World Cup 2002, beating reigning champions France and Sweden en route to the last eight in Japan and South Korea. Β  Metsu confirmed to L'Equipe in July this year that he had been diagnosed with terminal colon cancer after complaining of feeling unwell following a match in charge of Al Wasl, where he took the reins after He died in his home town of Coudekerque-Village, in France, in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Β  Metsu, who represented the likes of Lille and Anderlecht as a player, enjoyed great success coaching sides in central Asia, clinching the Asian Champions League title with Al Ain in 2003 and the Gulf Cup with UAE in 2007. Β  However, he remains best known for the heroics of 2002 with Senegal, taking the Lions of Teranga to the brink of becoming the first African side to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup, only to be edged out by Turkey during extra-time of their quarter-final. Β  Known as the 'White Sorcerer' for his efforts, he also led Senegal to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in the same year.


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