As the reigning champions of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), Senegal on their way to defend their title, they will have a crucial second-round qualifier against Liberia.
The Lions of Teranga will travel to Liberia for the first leg on December 22, before hosting the return leg at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Dakar on December 28.
Senegal’s head coach Souleymane Diallo has announced a squad of 21 players for the first leg game, from some of the nation’s domestic clubs for the coming clash against Liberia. Current CAF Confederation Cup participants ASC Jaraaf contribute four players including striker Almamy Mathew Fall who currently leads Senegal's Ligue 1 with five goals.
Senegal's squad for the Liberia clash:
Goalkeepers
Marc Phillips A. Diouf (Teungueth FC)
Amar Fall (AS Pikine)
Pape Abdoulaye Dieng (Teungueth FC)
Defenders
Baye Assane Ciss (Teungueth FC)
Ousmane Konaté (AS Douanes)
Joseph Layousse Samb (Teungueth FC)
Mamadou Toure (Ajel de Rufisque)
Serigne Fallou Diouf (Génération Foot)
Modou Seye Ndiaye (AS Pikine)
Midfielders
Cheikh Tidiane Thiam (Oslo Football Academy)
Seydou Ndiaye (Dakar Sacré-Cœur)
Makha Ben Ahmad Ba (ASC Jaraaf)
Issa Kane (Casa Sports)
Serigne Moctar Koité (ASC Jaraaf)
Forwards
Seydina Madione Mbaye (Ajel de Rufisque)
Almamy Mathew Fall (ASC Jaraaf)
Oumar Ba (US Gorée)
Ababacar Sarr (ASC Jaraaf)
Moustapha Fanné (Guédiawaye FC)
Ibrahima Dieng (AS Pikine)
Mamadou J. Soumaré (Dakar Sacré-Cœur)
Match Details
First Leg
Date: December 22, 2024
Time: 16:00 GMT
Location: SKD Complex, Paynesville, Liberia
Second Leg
Date: December 28, 2024
Location: Abdoulaye Wade Stadium, Dakar, Senegal
The African Nations Championship is a unique competition that showcases players competing in domestic leagues, offering them a platform to shine on the continental stage.
Senegal’s journey to CHAN 2025 intensifies by time. The Lions of Teranga will need to display resilience and skill to overcome Liberia and continue their quest to retain the title.
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