Senegal coach Aliou Cisse has confirmed the absence of Fode Ballo-Toure and Youssouf Sabaly for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opening match against Gambia on Monday. Cisse, in his pre-match presser on Sunday, announced the return of Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye and Lens star Nampalys Mendy while Tottenham star Pape Matar Sarr is in a race against time to be fit. Fulham left-back Ballo-Toure is...
Senegal captain and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations champion Kalidou Koulibaly has tipped the upcoming AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast to be the best one yet. With the top teams on the continent present in the tournament this time around, the Saudi-based defender believes African fans will get the best showing from their respective national sides. “I think that the Côte d’Ivoire edition will be the...
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse has called up Lorient striker Bamba Dieng and goalkeeper Alfred Gomis after the withdrawals of Boulaye Dia and Seny Dieng due to injuries ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Dia has been battling with a muscular injury he suffered in a 2-2 Serie A draw between Salernitana and AC Milan before Christmas while Dieng has been out with a thigh...
Two-time African Footballer of the Year, Sadio Mane has been summoned by Aliou Cisse as Senegal aim to defend their title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 27-man list that was announced on Friday also includes five injured players - Everton's Idrissa Gueye, Nampalys Mendy, Boulaye Dia, Seny Dieng and Youssouph Sabaly who have been out of action at their respective clubs in recent...
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly said they are aiming for victory in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin to regain top spot in FIFA rankings for Africa. The Teranga Lions already qualified for next year's AFCON in the Ivory Coast as they hope to retain the continental title they lifted in Cameroon in 2022. Koulibaly admitted the match against Gernot Rohr's Benin would be...
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