Senegal president Bassirou Diomaye Faye to attend crucial World Cup qualifier against Mauritania

Senegal president Bassirou Diomaye Faye will attend the Taranga Lions final World Cup qualifier against Mauritania tonight.

Currently, the Taranga Lions sit top of Group B with 21 points, two points adrift of second place team, DR Congo. Meanwhile, qualification for the mundial will be determined tonight, as Senegal takes on Mauritania in Diamniadio in a decisive match.

Senegal boosted their qualification chances last Friday, inflicting a 5-0 victory over South Sudan in an away fixture.

However, Senegal will be able to count on the support of their president, who is expected to be present at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio to support the Lions in their quest to secure qualification.

The president’s visit is a sign of encouragement for the Senegalese national team against Mauritania. The presence of the head of state underlines the importance of this match and his support for the Lions in this decisive phase.

This visit also marks the second major sporting event attended by Bassirou Diomaye Faye this year, after the Basketball Africa League final.

Senegal will be hoping to join elite football countries like Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and others for the biggest soccer mundial next year.