Senegal World Cup footballer Papa Bouba Diop passes away at 42

Senegal’s professional footballer, Papa Bouba Diop, who helped the country win FIFA World Cup match in 2002, has passed away following a long illness. He was of the age of 42.
His goal helped Senegal secure historic 1–0 win over the then-world champions France in the opening match of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and Senegal’s first ever match at the FIFA World Cup.
Diop has won 63 caps for Senegal.