Liverpool star Sadio Mane, Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly, Watford’s Ismaila Sarr and Porto striker Moussa Marega are among the African players reacting to the protests that rocked Senegal in the last few days.
People have occupied streets in Dakar after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was arrested on Wednesday after serious allegations were made against him and reportedly denied.
According to reports, the Ministry of Interior claimed four deaths have been recorded with police using tear gas to disperse gatherings in the capital city.
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While several international bodies including the United Nations and the African Union are asking for peace, the football stars have also lent their voice.