Senegal’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Tunisia in Monastir has reshuffled the standings in Group G of the 2015 AFCON qualifiers. Despite dominating the game, the Lions of Teranga were stunned in injury time by a late goal from Ferjani Sassi, allowing Tunisia to take control of the group.
🗣 Player Reactions:
🧠 Mohamed Diamé (Captain):
“Playing 93 minutes with good concentration and letting up in the last minute is simply cruel… Senegal has great strikers… We will return to our clubs and prepare well for the next match against Egypt.”
Diamé reflected the frustration of the team, emphasizing the harshness of the late goal and vowing to regroup ahead of the crucial clash with Egypt.
🔥 Demba Bâ (Striker):
“We must forget this poor performance and close ranks… Senegal is the strongest team in this group and we still have our destiny in our hands.”
Ba’s comments show optimism and belief in the squad’s potential, focusing firmly on the remaining matches — Egypt (away) and Botswana (home).
📊 Group G Standings After 4 Matches:
Tunisia – 10 pts
Senegal – 7 pts
Egypt – 6 pts
Botswana – 0 pts
🔍 What’s Next for Senegal:
Matchday 5: Away to Egypt – a high-stakes encounter
Matchday 6: Home vs Botswana – must-win scenario
Senegal still controls its fate, but the margin for error has disappeared. The clash in Cairo will likely be decisive for who joins Tunisia at the 2015 AFCON.
