AS Pikine Aims High with Ambitious African Campaign Plans
AS Pikine, reigning Senegalese champions and winners of the national cup, are gearing up for a serious push in African club competitions. The club’s leadership has made it clear—they’re not entering the CAF Champions League just to participate, but to compete and progress.
⚽ Targeted Recruitment from Across Africa
To bolster their squad ahead of their continental debut, AS Pikine has already recruited:
A Beninese player
A Cameroonian player
A Nigerian player
The signings were facilitated through player agents, signaling a more professional and outward-looking transfer strategy.
🗣 “With the help of players’ agents, we’ve recruited reinforcements from Benin, Cameroon, and Nigeria,” confirmed club vice-president Habib Faye (via APA).
💰 Budget of 400 Million CFA Francs
The club has allocated 400 million CFA francs (approx. €610,000 / $650,000) to support its ambitions for:
Maintaining domestic dominance
Competing effectively in the CAF Champions League
🏟️ Home Stadium Advantage in Pikine
Modou Fall, club president, emphasized the importance of playing at Stade Alassane Djigo in Pikine, their traditional home ground.
🗣 “Our wish is to play in front of our public, like other big African clubs that have big resources.”
🎯 Long-Term Goals: Lift Senegalese Football
AS Pikine’s goals go beyond individual success:
The club wants to boost Senegal’s standing in African football.
At a minimum, they aim to go beyond the preliminary rounds of the Champions League.
🗣 “We will work to raise Senegalese football rankings,” stated Habib Faye.
With clear vision, smart investment, and international reinforcements, AS Pikine is stepping into continental football with ambition—not just to participate, but to represent Senegal with pride.
