Senegal has a new mission and aims to relive the emotion of that memorable night on February 6, 2022, which still resonates in the minds of Teranga Lions’ supporters.For this edition, Aliou Cisse can rely on key players like Kalidou Koulibaly and Sadio Mané, as well as the emerging talent of Lamine Camara.##NAJAVA_MECA_7769551##Senegal’s Group C matches:January 15, 2024: Senegal vs. Gambia, 2:00 p.m. GMT, Stade Charles-Konan-Banny, YamoussoukroJanuary 19, 2024: Senegal vs. Cameroon, 5:00 p.m. GMT, Stade Charles-Konan-Banny, YamoussoukroJanuary 23, 2024: Guinea vs. Senegal, 5:00 p.m. GMT, Stade Charles-Konan-Banny, YamoussoukroHow Senegal Qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations:By securing a 1-0 victory on the field of Mozambique, Senegal clinched qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023, with two match days to spare in the qualifying campaign.AFCON 2023: Preparations underway as teams reveal build-up plans for January tournamentPlayer to Watch: Sadio ManeA notable absentee from the FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022, Sadio Mané, seeking redemption, will undoubtedly be the player to watch during this tournament.The Bambali native is a forward who excels at exploiting space behind opponents, being quicker than defenders, and showcasing exceptional technical ability. Capable of lightning-fast accelerations, he is one of the fastest attackers globally.Former Senegal coach Alain Giresse, speaking to Eurosport about Mané, said, “In his game, everything is spontaneous. He has very good football intelligence. He knows how to read the game. It’s the type of player capable of quickly analyzing a situation and finding the solution.”Coach: Aliou CisseCissé is primarily a leader of men. The Ziguinchor native aims for a third continental final with the Lions of Teranga. An advocate for the importance of psychological aspects and a winning mentality inherited from his playing years under Bruno Metsu, Cissé emphasizes an offensive style of play.His strategy revolves around playing in the opponent’s half for as long as possible, supported by a solid defensive foundation, demanding much in ball distribution in a game that combines possession, construction, and extremely fast counters led by wide midfielders tasked with stretching the play.Matano: We’re just getting into our rhythmSenegal’s AFCON Achievements:1965: Fourth1968: Group stage1986: Group stage1990: Fourth1992: Quarter-final1994: Quarter-final2000: Quarter-final2002: Finalist2004: Quarter-final2006: Fourth2008: Group stage2012: Group stage2017: Quarter-final2019: Finalist2021: WinnerBy CAF Online
