Senegal and Brazil set for London contest as fans await broadcast details

Brazil and Senegal will meet in a high-profile friendly at London’s Emirates Stadium on Saturday, a fixture that forms a key part of Senegal’s preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 4pm local time and GMT — the same time in Senegal — while viewers in France can tune in at 5pm.

Broadcast rights have been secured by RTS for audiences in Senegal, with L’Équipe Live Foot carrying the full match live in France.

This will be the third friendly between the two nations, following a 1-1 draw in October 2019 and Senegal’s 4-2 victory in June 2023.

Their most recent meeting, played in Lisbon, saw Brazil take the lead through Lucas Paquetá before Senegal overturned the deficit.

Habib Diallo struck twice, Marquinhos turned the ball into his own net, and Sadio Mané capped the performance with two goals of his own.

Saturday’s fixture arrives at a significant moment for Senegal, whose preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations are well underway.

The match could see the first senior appearances for Mamadou Sarr of Strasbourg and Ibrahim Mbaye of Paris Saint-Germain, both of whom recently committed to representing Senegal rather than France, the country of their birth.

Assane Diao, returning to the squad for the first time since March, remains a doubt after experiencing discomfort in training.

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Head coach Pape Thiaw addressed the situation during a press conference, noting the 20-year-old winger is being monitored closely.

Metz striker Habib Diallo, who played a decisive role in the previous meeting with Brazil, has withdrawn due to injury and will not feature.

Senegal enter the match carrying an impressive unbeaten streak of 26 games, and the coaching staff view this encounter as an important gauge of readiness with the continental tournament just weeks away.

Beyond maintaining momentum, the fixture offers an opportunity to assess newcomers, refine tactical structures, and measure progress against one of world football’s most decorated teams.

While Brazil approach the game with their own objectives, Senegal’s focus remains centred on building form and coherence ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, which runs from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.

For supporters, the match promises a compelling preview of Senegal’s readiness as they move closer to their next major challenge on the continental stage.