The main highlight from Alain Giresse’s list for the Senegalese national team is the return of Demba Ba, who has been absent from the squad since June 2013. Ba’s inclusion raises questions about the criteria behind his recall, especially considering his status as a substitute player at Chelsea.
Additionally, the list confirms the first call-up of young goalkeeper Lys Gomis from Torino, Italy.
Overall, the squad is nearly identical to the one that was eliminated by Ivory Coast from the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. The team will face Mali in a friendly match on March 5 in Saint-Leu-la-Forêt, Paris.
Here is the Senegalese national team selection:
Goalkeepers: Bouna Coundoul, Cheikh Ndiaye, Lys Gomis.
Defenders: Lamine Gassama, Issa Cissokho, Lamine Sané, Cheikhou Kouyaté, Kara Mbodji, Papy Djilobodji, Cheikh M’Bengue, Pape Ndiaye Souaré.
Midfielders: Mouhamed Diamé, Idrissa Gueye, Salif Sané, Stéphane Badji, Alfred Ndiaye, Sadio Mané, Henry Saivet.
Attackers: Moussa Sow, Dame Ndoye, Papiss Demba Cissé, Mame Birame Diouf, Demba Ba.
