Aliou Cissé, the distinguished coach of the Senegalese national football team, revealed the carefully curated list of 27 players who will proudly wear the jersey of the Lions of Teranga in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to kick off on January 13.
The selection notably includes the prowess of nine esteemed players plying their trade in France’s esteemed Ligue 1.
The Ligue 1 contingent, a testament to Senegal’s footballing diaspora making waves in European football, features a formidable lineup: Mory Diaw (Clermont), Ismail Jakobs (Monaco), Formose Mendy (Lorient), Nampalys Mendy (Lens), Lamine Camara (Metz), Pape Gueye (Marseille), Krépin Diatta (Monaco), Ismaïla Sarr (Marseille), and Iliman Ndiaye (Marseille).
Olympique de Marseille (OM) emerges as a notable contributor to the Lions’ squad, with three of its talented players receiving the coveted call-up.
The trio, Pape Gueye, Ismaïla Sarr, and Iliman Ndiaye, will be donning the national colors, showcasing the strength and depth of talent nurtured within the French club.
This augmentation in the squad’s attacking and midfield prowess is poised to add a new dimension to Senegal’s campaign in the AFCON 2023.
The infusion of these skilled players from Ligue 1, combined with the experience of other seasoned internationals, positions Senegal as a formidable contender vying for continental glory.
As the Lions embark on their journey to Ivory Coast, anticipation is rife, and supporters eagerly await the spectacle that these Ligue 1 luminaries, under the stewardship of Aliou Cissé, will unfold on the grand stage of African football.
The synergy between domestic and international talent underscores Senegal’s commitment to assembling a squad that encapsulates the nation’s rich footballing legacy.
📋🌍 La liste des 27 lions du Sénégal qui vont disputer l’édition 2023 de la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations en Côte d’Ivoire. #MankoWutiNdamli | #ListeGaindeyi pic.twitter.com/YRJX8Bxtik
— Equipe du Sénégal (@GaindeYi) December 29, 2023
