Senegal hand Mory Diaw and Ibrahim Mbaye starts against Comoros

Senegal face Comoros at the Cepac Velodrome at 13:00 GMT, with Patrick Vieira taking charge of his third match as national-team manager.

Yehvann Diouf has been rested, allowing Mory Diaw to start in goal after the latest qualifying matches. Ibrahim Mbaye is also named in the starting XI as he continues to take on greater responsibility for the team. The former PSG player keeps his place among the starters.

Captain Kalidou Koulibaly leads the Senegal defence alongside Mamadou Sarr, while Iliman Ndiaye and Issa Soumare are also included in attack.

Senegal’s starting XI is: Mory Diaw; Kalidou Koulibaly (captain), Mamadou Sarr, Nobel Mendy, Lamine Sy; Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Matar Sarr, Bara Sapoko Ndiaye; Iliman Ndiaye, Ibrahim Mbaye, Issa Soumare.

Comoros manager Hubert Velud has made few changes to his side for the match. Abdallah remains captain, while Anzimati is set to start in goal for the Cœlacanthes.

Comoros’ starting XI is: Anzimati; Youssouf, Toibibou, Omari, Abdallah (captain); Mohamed, Hamada, Bourhane, Zakouani; Ahmed, Riviere.