FIFA World cup Qatar 2022 : Senegal started the year on a high by capturing their maiden Africa Cup of Nations title and will be craving an equally rewarding end to 2022.
They need no reminder, though, of their unceremonious exit four years ago in Russia, where they finished level on points with Japan in the group but were sent home on the fairplay points tiebreaker.
Aliou Cisse, who has held onto the managerial reins for seven years, has retained the core nucleus of the 2018 squad.
Only goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has gained prominence over the last two seasons.
The Chelsea man dazzled in Senegal's continental success with four clean sheets and was named the tournament's best custodian. But an indifferent start to the English Premier League season has consigned him to the bench.
The 30-year-old hopes to rekindle his form and will be relieved to have his club colleague Kalidou Koulibaly at the heart of Senegal's defence.
Also the team captain, Koulibaly possesses a cool composure on the ball and rarely comes up second best in the aerial battles.
At the other end of the formation, Sadio Mane is the standout name. The Bayern Munich attacker has been in rip-roaring form playing for the Lions of Teranga, converting the winning penalty in a shoot-out win over Egypt in the African Cup of Nations final. That was followed by another crucial penalty against the Pharaohs in qualifying to seal a ticket to Qatar.
Despite the recent injury scare to the forward, Mane will be traveling to Qatar with the team.
Senegal have played 8 games in the FIFA World Cup out of which they have won 3 and lost 2.
The Lions of Teranga will be taking part in their 3rd FIFA World Cup this year.
Senegal have been placed in Group A alongside hosts Qatar, Netherlands, and Ecuador.
Edouard Mendy, Alfred Gomis, Seny Dieng
Kalidou Koulibaly, Abdou Diallo, Youssouf Sabaly, Fode Bollo Toure, Pape Abou Ciss, Ismail Jakobs, Formose Mendy
Gana Gueye, Cheikhou Kouyate, Nampalys Mendy, Krepin Diatta, Papa Gueye, Papa Matar Sarr, Pathe Ciss, Moustapha Name, Loum Ndiaye
Sadio Mane, Ismaila Sarr, Boulaye Dia, Bamba Dieng, Famara Diedhiou, Nicolas Jackson, Iliman Ndiaye
Group A games-
Senegal vs Netherlands - 21st Nov; 9.30 PM IST – Al Thumama Stadium
Senegal vs Qatar - 25th Nov; 06.30 PM IST – Al Thumama Stadium
Senegal vs Ecuador – 29th Nov; 8.30 AM IST- Khalifa International Stadium
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