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Manchester City and Norway hitman Erling Haaland insists Senegal are the BEST African team at the World Cup - and tips the AFCON champions to do 'really well' in Qatar

Erling Haaland has backed Senegal to do 'really well' at the World Cup, confident that they are the best African team at the tournament.

The Manchester City talisman, who has enjoyed an explosive start to his career at the Etihad with 22 goals from 17 appearances so far, will not travel to Qatar as Norway failed to qualify.

Speaking ahead of the World Cup this month, Haaland has tipped Senegal to go deep in the tournament, following their Africa Cup of Nations triumph in February against Egypt in the final.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has tipped Senegal to do 'really well' at the World Cup
The Norwegian superstar thinks Senegal are the best African nation at the tournament in Qatar

When asked by SuperSportTV which African team was the best at the tournament, Haaland said: 'I think Senegal will do really well.