As the match approaches for the first leg of the final round of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers between Ivory Coast and Senegal, Dakar newspapers highlight the Senegalese players who have been performing well in their clubs, including Dame Ndoye, Henri Saivet, Sadio Mané, Ibrahima Baldé, Pape Ndiaye Souaré, Idrissa Gana Guéye, and Papy Djilabodji. The focus is on Senegal’s attacking strength and the hope that the team can benefit from difficulties faced by the Ivory Coast, including criticism of coach Sabri Lamouchi. Lamouchi acknowledges that it will be a tough match and emphasizes the importance of Yaya Touré for the Elephants. Senegal’s captain, Mohamed Diamé, reflects on past mistakes and hopes to manage the match better this time. The newspapers stress the significance of the upcoming match.
SENEGAL / WEEKLY PRESS REVIEW: THE ELEPHANTS – LIONS MATCH ON THE MENU OF ALL THE “UNE”
