Senegal will soon reveal its squad for the last two fixtures in the AFCON 2025 qualifying stage, with the announcement expected on Thursday. Head coach Pape Thiaw is slated to present the list of selected players in a broadcast scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on FSF TV, the official channel of the Senegalese Football Federation.
The matches mark the culmination of the qualification phase for the Africa Cup of Nations, with Senegal facing Burkina Faso and Burundi during the international break.
Although the Lions of Teranga have already secured their spot at AFCON 2025, these games provide a final opportunity to assess squad depth and possibly experiment with tactics ahead of the tournament.
The Senegalese Football Federation confirmed on Tuesday that the list will be made public via FSF TV, and there will be no separate press conference to accompany the release.
Instead, Thiaw will share the squad in a pre-recorded segment, followed by a briefing in which he will discuss his choices and the strategy for the upcoming matches.
“The Lions coach, Mr. Pape Thiaw, will publish this Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
the list of players selected for the matches against Burkina Faso and Burundi, counting for the 5th and 6th days of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers,” the federation stated.
Senegal heads into the final two qualifiers in a strong position, having already booked their ticket to AFCON 2025, set to be hosted by Morocco.
They currently sit in second place in Group L with 10 points, trailing group leaders Burkina Faso.
With qualification already achieved, the upcoming games provide an opportunity to clinch the top spot in the group.
However, while the stakes may be lower than earlier in the qualifiers, Senegal will likely approach these games with determination to end the qualification campaign on a high note.
Thiaw is expected to field a blend of regular starters and emerging talents, allowing some newer faces to showcase their abilities while ensuring the team maintains its competitive edge.
In facing Burkina Faso and Burundi, Senegal will look to fine-tune their gameplay, solidifying their approach before entering the tournament.
Thiaw’s squad selections could provide insight into his vision for the team’s future, with particular attention likely on midfield and attacking options.
The Senegalese side has demonstrated consistency throughout the qualifiers, showing both strength in attack and resilience in defense.
With established players already well-acquainted with Thiaw’s system, the coach may introduce a few younger talents, giving them experience and preparing for possible future roles within the national setup.
Senegal’s qualification campaign has been a largely successful journey, and they will aim to round off with convincing performances that reinforce their status as contenders in African football.
As the Lions of Teranga gear up for their AFCON 2025 journey, Thursday’s announcement will set the stage for their concluding efforts in the qualifiers, which could propel them to finish as group leaders.
