Senegal are likely to be without in-form attacker Abdallah Sima ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifying games against Sudan and Togo.
The France-based player suffered a muscle injury while playing for his club Brest in their 2-0 win over Angers in the Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Sima opened the scoring for Brest in the 19th-minute mark before being stretchered off in the 44th minute. Senegal now awaits scan result to decide on the availability of the attacker for the international break.
His injury comes at a crucial moment as Senegal gears up for the two crucial games this month.
Senegal will face Sudan on March 22 before taking on Togo on March 25, 2025 in the fifth and sixth round of the qualifying series.
Coach Pape Thiaw is faced with a selection conundrum due to injuries to Habib Diarra and Malick Diouf.
Sima has been one of Brest’s standout performers this season, scoring nine goals across all competitions.
He is a vital asset for both club and nation because of his speed, finishing, and capacity to stretch defenses.
Given the dearth of completely fit attacking alternatives, Senegal would suffer a serious blow if he were to miss the game.
