TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations defending champions, Senegal kick off their title protection on Monday, 15 January towards The Gambia.
The Lions of Teranga and The Scorpions formally open what has been deemed because the Group of dying in a Group C additionally consisting of Cameroon and Guinea.
Nothing lower than a second consecutive title would a smile on coach Aliou Cisse and his star-studded squad that’s touted as one of many event favourites with star gamers comparable to Sadio Mane of their arsenal.
Apparently, no African champion has progressed additional than the spherical of 16 within the final six editions of the competitors. One other attention-grabbing proven fact that favours the defending champions is that they’ve received their opening recreation in every of the final 4 editions.
In The Gambia, Senegal meet one of many underdogs of the competitors who’re solely making their second look of the competitors. Nonetheless, this is similar nation that reached the quarter-finals of their inaugural participation in 2021.
Talking to CAFOnline upon their arrival, The Gambia coach, Tom Saintfiet stated they had been aiming to do nicely of their second look and had been nicely ready for the competitors.
“We’re delighted to reach in Côte d’Ivoire for the second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations. We’re nicely ready for the competitors, and we’re prepared for the beginning of the competitors. We anticipate the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Côte d’Ivoire to be particular and good, particularly with the presence of The Gambia in Group C alongside Senegal, Guinea and Cameroon”
Kick off at Yamoussoukro’s Charles Konan Banny Stadium is at 14h00 Native Time.
