Senegal’s top scorer in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Papis Demba Cissé, is suspended for the next Lions match in September. Cissé, who scored four goals in the qualifiers, received a second yellow card in the recent match against Liberia, leading to his suspension.
The absence of Papis Cissé is seen as a significant loss for Senegal, particularly as they approach a crucial match in the qualifiers. With the sixth day of qualifiers ahead, Senegal needs a strong performance to maintain their leadership in group J and secure qualification for the third round.
Despite testing various striking pairs, coach Alain Giresse had found success with the duo of Moussa Sow and Papis Cissé, as seen in the recent match against Liberia. However, with Cissé unavailable, there are concerns about the team’s attacking prowess. Some specialists suggest that the return of Demba Bâ is now more crucial than ever for Senegal.
