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Former Senegal head coach Aliou Cissé has tipped the Lions of Teranga to easily qualify from their group during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
The Lions of Teranga were drawn in Group D alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Benin, and Botswana. According to Cissé, who led Senegal to their first AFCON title in 2021, despite the group being difficult, they will manage to get to the quarter-finals.
“A difficult group, since two of these teams, we know them. For a long time, we have been playing against them,” said Cissé as quoted by CAFOnline.com. “The advantage is that we know them, and the disadvantage is that they know us too. But I have no doubt that Senegal can get through.”
On Senegal facing DR Congo, Cissé said: “This match will be explosive. The Lions of Teranga have experience and depth, but the Leopards bring youthful energy and technique. This duel promises to be closely contested and could well be decided by very little margin.”
Cissé concluded: “The last tournament was a learning experience. Now it’s about building on that and using our experience to regain the trophy.”
The 24-team tournament features six groups, with the top two teams and four best third-placed sides advancing to the knockout stage.
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