CAN 2015 Qualifiers – Egypt vs. Senegal: Giresse’s Lions Begin Crucial Camp in Paris
As a crucial CAN 2015 qualifier against Egypt looms on November 15, the Senegalese national team has opted for a change of scenery, launching its training camp this Monday in Paris rather than in Dakar, their usual base.
This key fifth-round fixture finds Senegal one point behind the Pharaohs, making the clash at the Cairo International Stadium potentially decisive in determining Group G’s qualification fate. The Mercure Roissy Hotel in Paris will serve as the Lions’ camp, offering top-tier facilities and a nearby training complex where coach Alain Giresse can prepare his squad intensively.
According to sources close to the Senegalese Football Federation, the first training session will be held Monday afternoon. The Lions will remain in Paris until Thursday, then fly to Cairo, where they’ll conduct just one pre-match session on November 14 before the decisive encounter.
For Giresse, this match could define his tenure. A strong result in Cairo would keep Senegal firmly in the qualification race ahead of their final match at home against Botswana on November 19.
With the pressure mounting and Group G finely poised, this training camp could be the springboard to a historic result — or a critical turning point for Senegalese football.
