Senegal gears up for a critical encounter against Cameroon on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Charles Konan Banny stadium in Yamoussoukro at 5 p.m. GMT. While the Lions of Teranga secured an impressive 3-0 victory over Gambia in their opening match, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon faced a 1-1 draw against Guinea. This meeting marks the 17th confrontation between the two teams.
The historical matchups include seven friendly encounters, four qualifiers for the AFCON, four clashes during the final stages of the AFCON (1990, 1992, 2002, and 2017), and two meetings during the Munich Olympic Games in 1972.
Senegal aims to break a streak of three consecutive losses against Cameroon, setting the stage for an intense battle on the field.
The Lions of Teranga, led by coach Sébastien Desabre, are determined to redeem themselves after their frustrating draw and seek revenge against Cameroon, the same opponent that denied them a spot in the 2021 World Championship in Qatar.
Cédric Bakambu, instrumental in Senegal’s previous match against Zambia, expressed optimism about the team’s prospects, stating, “We have a point, and qualification is still playable.”
The entire squad, in good shape and high spirits, has returned to the training camp with the goal of securing qualification.
The players are eager to overcome past defeats and showcase their prowess against Cameroon.
The images released by the communications department depict a focused and enthusiastic group ready for the upcoming challenge.
As the anticipation builds for the clash between Senegal and Cameroon, fans await a thrilling contest as both teams vie for supremacy in AFCON 2023.
