Senegal squad - Photo Courtesy Senegal Football Federation Media.
Senegal A side captain Ben Ahmad Ba stated title defense is their main objective ahead of their African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier encounter against Liberia this Saturday. The local Lions shared spoils in Monorovia last week.
Ba told wiwsport they have to win the game so that they can defend their title. "We must know that we are at home and that we are the reigning champions. We must necessarily go and defend this title and that involves this match. We must win."
Senegal in the first leg played out a one all draw. Starting the return leg at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium will be crucial according to Ba. "I think what will be decisive is to start the match well, to have maximum concentration and determination."
The ASC Jaraaf midfielder concluded the first leg gave Senegal a better understanding of the way Liberia plays. "Now, we know the opponent better, unlike the first match. We have had some ideas of how Liberia plays."
Senegal are the 2022 CHAN champions. They are the clear favorites to progress ahead of the lowly ranked Liberia.
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