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The Chinese national under-23 football team reached the U23 Asian Cup final for the first time ever after defeating Vietnam 3-0 in the semifinal on Tuesday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, fueling hopes that the team could challenge for a title after decades of underachievement. Entering the tournament as a bottom level-seeded team, the Chinese team has emerged as the biggest dark horse of the tournament by reaching the final. The win marks the first time since 2004 that a Chinese men’s national team at

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw and members of the national football team have been honoured with elevation to the rank of Commander of the National Order of the Lion of Senegal following their AFCON triumph. The prestigious national honour recognises the coach and players for their outstanding contribution to Senegal’s sporting success and their role in bringing continental glory to the nation. The awards form part of nationwide celebrations marking Senegal’s victory, with government officials ha