Ibrahim Mbaye: Senegal Debut Goal & Pride of a Nation

Under the proud gaze of his parents, present in the stands, number 49 offered himself a moment out of time with a spontaneous gesture which left Brice Samba no chance, eight minutes after replacing João Neves. Served by Quentin Ndjantou, six months his senior, he celebrated with his friend in front of the fans, back to back, arm outstretched, miming a pistol adjusting the sights.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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