Senegal to Announce Final 23-Man Squad for CAN 2015 Amid Speculation
As excitement builds ahead of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled for January 17 to February 8 in Equatorial Guinea, Senegal is set to unveil its final squad of 23 players this Friday. National coach Alain Giresse will present the list in a press conference with both local and international media.
In the lead-up to the official announcement, rumors and leaks on social media have already sparked intense debate among fans and pundits alike. Notable among the absentees are:
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Demba Bâ (Besiktas), a surprising omission given his form,
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Issa Cissokho (Nantes), another seasoned player left out.
Conversely, there is talk of the return of Papiss Cissé, despite his recent knee problems, and a possible debut for Bordeaux’s Henri Saivet, who missed the qualifiers due to injury.
Despite the debates, one constant remains: approximately 80% of the selected players are expected to be those who helped Senegal qualify for the tournament, marking their 13th appearance in the competition’s history.
Official confirmation is awaited with great anticipation, as Senegal prepares for a tough Group C featuring Algeria, Ghana, and South Africa — the group of death.
