Reigning champions Senegal have secured their place in the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after a dominant 3-0 victory over Liberia in the return leg of their qualifier.
This win follows a 1-1 draw in the first leg and further strengthens Senegal’s ambitions to retain their title.
The match, played at the Stade Abdoulaye Wade, saw the local Lions of Senegal, led by coach Souleymane Diallo, showcase their quality and depth.
After a hard-fought draw in Liberia, the Senegalese side came out strong in front of their home supporters, confirming their status as one of the leading teams in African football.
This qualification to CHAN 2025 is a significant step in Senegal’s ongoing rise in local football, a process that has been warmly embraced by the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), Augustin Senghor.
Augustin Senghor après la victoire des Lions face au Liberia : « Il était important qu’on retourne au CHAN, l’objectif est de faire le back-to-back » https://t.co/Qy9O1DhTO3 pic.twitter.com/mEwkwOkyyW
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Reflecting on the achievement, Senghor expressed his satisfaction, stating, This success shows that our triumph in 2023 was not a coincidence.
The group is promising and is aiming for the continental double.
Senegal’s victory over Liberia highlights the continuous growth of their squad, which has been consistently improving under Diallo’s leadership.
The team now looks ahead to the tournament, which will take place in February 2025, hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
CHAN 2025 : Bravo aux Lions locaux qualifiés 🇸🇳 #wiwsport #Senegal pic.twitter.com/gI3BCdl6in
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With a team brimming with talent and confidence, Senegal is well-prepared to face the challenges of defending their crown.
Senghor also praised the mindset of the players, emphasizing their determination to succeed.
The group is focused, and they are committed to achieving our goal of retaining the title,” he added.
With a solid mix of experienced players and emerging talent, Senegal enters CHAN 2025 as one of the favourites to lift the trophy once again.
As the local Lions gear up for the tournament, they will approach each match with the same determination and rigour that has brought them to the top.
CHAN 2024 – Sénégal : Augustin Senghor lance le défi du doublé continental [Africa Foot United] #Afropages https://t.co/aplgdpg0nC
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Senegal’s performance throughout the qualifiers has underlined their status as one of Africa’s most formidable teams, and they will look to add another chapter to their rich footballing history in 2025.
