Alain Giresse has omitted Demba Ba from his squad for Senegal’s decisive match against Uganda in the last round of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. The strained relationship between Giresse and Ba, coupled with the player’s current situation at Chelsea, seems to be a factor in this decision. Papiss Cissé is also unavailable due to suspension.
Henri Saivet, who was called up for the friendly against Zambia on August 14, has also been left out. However, defenders Issa Cissokho and Papy Djilobodji from Nantes have earned places in the squad.
The upcoming match in Morocco holds significant importance for Senegal, as they must secure a victory to qualify for the playoffs.
List:
Goalkeepers: Bouna Coundoul (Ethnikos, Cyprus), Cheikh Ndiaye (Rennes, France), Issa Ndiaye (Créteil, France)
Defenders: Lamine Gassama (Lorient, France), Issa Cissokho and Pape Mison Djilobodji (FC Nantes, France), Lamine Sané (Bordeaux, France), Cheikh Kouyaté (Anderlecht, Belgium), Kara Mbodj (Genk, Belgium), Cheikh Mbengue (Toulouse), Pape Ndiaye Souaré (Lille, France)
Midfielders: Mouhamed Diamé (West Ham, England), Idrissa Gana Guèye (Lille, France), Salif Sané (Hanover, Germany), Stéphane Badji (SK Bramm, Norway), Alfred Ndiaye (Eskishirspor, Turkey)
Forwards: Sadio Mané (Salzburg, Austria), Moussa Sow (Fenerbahce, Turkey), Dame Ndoye (Lokomotiv Moscow, Russia), Mame Birame Diouf (Hanover, Germany), Modou Sougou (Evian, France), Ibrahima Baldé (Kuban Krasnodar, Russia).
