Senegal national football team news
Here are some recent news and updates about the Senegal national football team:
Recent Results:
- Senegal defeated Egypt 1-0 in a friendly match on March 26, 2023.
- Senegal drew 0-0 with Guinea in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on March 24, 2023.
- Senegal defeated Cape Verde 2-0 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on March 18, 2023.
Upcoming Matches:
- Senegal is scheduled to play against Mozambique in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on June 10, 2023.
- Senegal is also set to play against Guinea in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on June 18, 2023.
Squad:
- Senegal's squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has been announced, with the following players included:
- Goalkeepers: Édouard Mendy, Alfred Gomis, and Pape Sy
- Defenders: Kalidou Koulibaly, Abdou Diallo, Youssouf Sabaly, and Saliou Ciss
- Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye, Cheikhou Kouyaté, Nampalys Mendy, and Henri Saivet
- Forwards: Sadio Mané, Boulaye Dia, and Famara Diédhiou
Injuries:
- Senegal's star player, Sadio Mané, has been ruled out of the upcoming matches against Mozambique and Guinea due to a hamstring injury.
- Defender Abdou Diallo is also out with a knee injury.
Coaching Staff:
- Senegal's head coach is Aliou Cissé, who has been in charge of the team since 2015.
- Cissé has led Senegal to several major tournaments, including the 2018 World Cup and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Recent Achievements:
- Senegal finished fourth at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, their best finish in the tournament's history.
- The team also reached the round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup, where they were eliminated by Colombia.
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