Senegal begins preparations for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Lions of Teranga start a training camp with 25 selected players this Tuesday.
In a letter dated September 14 addressed to club presidents, the Senegalese Football Federation revealed the list of summoned players. Under the guidance of coach Serigne Saliou Dia, the team will refine its tactical strategies. The list includes new talents such as El Hadj Malick Gueye, Ousseynou Mandian, and Mamadou Lamine Ba.
Senegal has received a bye in the first round of the qualifiers. In the second round, they will face the winner of the match between Djibouti and South Sudan. The Lions have not participated in the last two editions and are eager to reclaim their place.
List of players selected for the camp with the Senegal U23 national team:
- El Hadj Malick Gueye
- Ousseynou Mandian
- Gorgui Diop
- Seydina Aliou Thiam
- Pa Jo Clément Diouf
- El Hadj Abdoulaye Dieng
- Lys Plouse Mendy
- Mamadou Lamine Ba Mandia
- Souleymane Cissé
- Cheikh Sadibou Sadio
- Léon Pierre Ndong
- Ousmane Dione
- Alfred Gomis
- Seydou Ndiaye
- Amath Cissokho
- Oumar Diene
- Babacar Touré Sall
- Mame Birame Diaw
- Mamadou Junior Soumaré
- Alassane Ngom
- Sidy Ndiaye
- Landing Junior Sagna
- Sadia Dansokho
- Pape Saloum Sare
- Aliou Dieme
