Senegal’s U20 national team has begun its preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (CAN U20), with 23 players called up for a residential training camp.
The young Lions will gather at the Youssoupha Ndiaye Centre of Excellence in Guéréo from March 11 to 13 as they fine-tune their squad ahead of the tournament in Côte d’Ivoire.
A crucial stage in Senegal’s U20 campaign
With the U20 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to take place from April 26 to May 18, the Senegalese Football Federation has intensified efforts to ensure the team is in peak condition.
The training camp will provide an opportunity for head coach Malick Daf and his technical staff to assess players, fine-tune tactics, and build team chemistry ahead of the competition.
The selected squad features a mix of players from domestic academies and local clubs, reflecting Senegal’s strong development pipeline.
The call-ups include talents from renowned football academies such as Génération Foot, Diambars, and Étoile Lusitana, which have produced some of the country’s top footballing exports in recent years.
Full list of called-up players
Goalkeepers:
- Serigne Diouf (Génération Foot)
- Mamadou Kara Sèye (Étoile Lusitana)
- Pa Jo Clement Diouf (TFC)
Defenders:
- Mamadou Aliou Diallo (Diambars)
- Taly Dia (United Academy Club)
- Khalifa Babacar Diouf (AS Douanes)
- Ousmane Konaté (AS Douanes)
- El Hadji Coly (Académie Darou Salam)
Midfielders:
- Serigne Fallou Diouf (Génération Foot)
- Ibrahima Diallo (Génération Foot)
- Lamine Barry (Guelewaars Fatick)
- Omar Sarr (Diambars)
- Omar Sall (Environnement Foot)
- Ismaila Manga (Essamaye FC)
- Abdourahmane François Dia (Académie Darou Salam)
- Cheikh Tidiane Thiam (Oslo FA)
Forwards:
- Adama Ngom (Keur Madior de Mbour)
- Ibrahima Dieng (AS Pikine)
- Djiby Sarr (Stade de Mbour)
- Alassane Gueye (US Ouakam)
- Yafaye Kandé (Espoirs de Guédiawaye)
- Norbert Gomis (Dakar Sacré-Cœur)
- Ousmane Fall Seck (Ajel de Rufisque)
Building on past success
Senegal’s U20 team has been a dominant force in African youth football, and expectations are high as they look to challenge for the continental title in Côte d’Ivoire.
With a squad packed with emerging talent, the upcoming training camp will be crucial in preparing for the high-intensity matches that await them at the tournament.
As the tournament draws closer, the coaching staff will continue to monitor player performances and make any necessary adjustments before finalizing the squad that will represent Senegal on the continental stage.
