Senegal midfielder Habib Diarra, who scored both goals in the team’s 2-0 victory over Burundi during the final day of AFCON 2025 qualifiers, expressed immense pride in the performance and the support of Senegalese fans at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium.
I feel a lot of joy because the whole team did the job today, especially in front of the Senegalese people.
It was really important to us to win and finish well in this magnificent stadium.
We can only be proud,” Diarra said.
The Strasbourg player also commended interim coach Pape Thiaw, describing him as “a great coach” with strong connections to the players, adding, “He is very close to us, and everyone appreciates him enormously.
I think we are evolving well, and we must continue on this path.”
Looking ahead to the tournament in Morocco, Diarra outlined Senegal’s ambitions: “What is the challenge? Go to Morocco and win the AFCON? Yes, of course! Senegal is a great nation in African football, and our objective is clear: go to Morocco and bring the cup home.
Diarra’s brace not only sealed Senegal’s unbeaten qualification campaign but also reaffirmed their status as one of the leading contenders for the title.
