Ahead of the 2024 African Games in Ghana scheduled from March 8 to 23, Senegal’s U20 national football team has revealed its strategic plan for the forthcoming competition. Coach Serigne Saliou Dia disclosed the list of 27 players selected for the third phase of preparations, emphasizing a mix of experience and young talent.
The training camp, set to take place from February 19 to 24, will unfold at the esteemed Jules François Bocandé technical center in Toubab Dialao, offering a conducive environment for the squad to fine-tune their skills and build cohesion.
Coach Saliou Dia has strategically included some key players from the victorious 2023 AFCON U17 African Champions to fortify the group.
Among the notable call-ups are Lassana Traoré, Mamadou Ngingue, Mamadou Sawane, Yaya Dieme, Ibrahima Baldé, and others, who played pivotal roles in Senegal’s success in the AFCON U17 tournament.
The infusion of such accomplished young players into the U20 setup aims to enhance the team’s depth and competitiveness.
As Senegal gears up for the 2024 African Games, where they find themselves placed in Group B alongside Nigeria, Cameroon, and Morocco, the focus during the training camp will be on tactical preparation, physical conditioning, and fostering team synergy.
The announced roster for the preparation course includes a mix of emerging talents and seasoned players, all eager to contribute to Senegal’s campaign in Ghana.
The coach’s strategic approach showcases a commitment to harnessing the potential of young champions, ensuring a well-rounded and dynamic squad for the impending tournament.
List of Players for Senegal’s 2024 African Games Preparation:
1. Prince Hady Gueye
2. Mohamed Kara Seye
3. Mourtala Fall
4. Abdou Aziz Ndiaye
5. Juscar Ndiaye
6. Sidiki Junior Sano
7. Lassana Traoré
8. Cheikh Abdou Danso
9. Daouda Ba
10. Pape Mamadou Diouf
11. Ousseynou Diakhaté
12. Moustapha Gaye
13. Famara Camara
14. Pierre Antoine Diatta
15. Cheikh Thiam
16. Ibrahima Baldé
17. Modou Seye
18. Alioune Badara Faye
19. Youssoupha Sayang
20. Lamine Sadio
21. Yaya Dieme
22. Lamine Mbeugue
23. Mamadou Sarr
24. Alassane Niang
25. Magueye Gaye
26. Mamadou Sawane
27. Mamadou Gningue
