Senegal Unveils 21-Man Squad for U20 Africa Cup of Nations 2015
As host nation for the 2015 U20 Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal has officially announced its 21-player squad for the tournament, set to kick off in Dakar. Coach Joseph Koto, speaking at a press conference this Friday, emphasized the wide-ranging effort behind the selection process:
“We have traveled both within and outside the country. We have put together the best possible selection,” he stated, as quoted by APS.
The squad includes 9 expatriate players and is part of Group A, where Senegal will face Nigeria, Congo, and Ivory Coast.
🇸🇳 Senegal U20 Squad for CAN 2015
🧤 Goalkeepers:
Lamine Ba (Dakar Sacré Coeur)
Ibrahima Sy (Lorient, France)
Seydou Sy (Monaco, France)
🛡️ Defenders:
Alassane Sylla (Diambars)
Moussa Wagué (Aspire)
Racine Coly (Brescia, Italy)
Elimane Cissé (Diambars)
Pape Abdou Cissé (Ajaccio, France)
Andali Nou Corréa (Dakar Sacré Cœur)
Mohamed Sané (Dijon, France)
⚙️ Midfielders:
Roger Gomis (Louhans-Cuiseaux, France)
Sidy Sarr (Mbour Petite Côte)
Mamadou Loum Ndiaye (US Ouakam)
Alassane Sow (Zaragoza, Spain)
Soro Mbaye (Sedan, France)
🎯 Forwards:
El Hadj Malick Niang (US Gorée)
Alassane Diouf (Darou Salam)
Moussa Koné (Dakar Sacré Cœur)
Ibrahima Wadji (Mbour Petite Côte)
Omar Goudiaby (Guédiawaye FC)
Sékou Goudiaby (Rayo Vallecano, Spain)
Senegal’s opening match in the tournament will be a key test of their preparations and ambitions. With home advantage and a balanced squad, expectations are high for the young Lions of Teranga.
