FIFA World Cup 2022: Senegal WC Squad, Fixtures & Schedule, Coach, Captain and Vice-Captain, Upcoming Matches, Playing XI
Senegal WC 2022 Squad: 2021 AFCON Champions, Senegal marks their 3rd appearance in the FIFA World Cup 2022 with a 26-man touring party.
Senegal World Cup 2022 Squad
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Kalidou Koulibaly is announced as the captain of the Senegal team while Idrissa Gueye will be his deputy.
The 2021 AFCON champions are looking to being their A game to the party on the world stage and dazzle one and all with their qualities.
Senegal’s 26-man squad for the FIFA WC 2022 is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Seny Dieng and Alfred Gomis
Defenders: Youssouf Sabaly, Kalidou Koulibaly (C), Abdou Diallo, Pape Abou Cisse, Formose Mendy, Ismail Jakobs and Fode Ballo Toure
Midfielders: Nampalys Mendy, Cheikhou Kouyate, Pape Matar-Sarr, Idrissa Gueye, Moustapha Name, Mamadou Loum, Pape Gueye and Pathe Ciss
Forwards: Sadio Mané, Boulaye Dia, Nicolas Jackson, Krepin Diatta, Bamba Dieng, Iliman Ndiaye, Ismaila Sarr and Famara Diedhiou
Senegal’s 26 man squad for World Cup pic.twitter.com/Mq4Bq6lvn2
— Frank Darkwah (@Blaqqkoffi) November 8, 2022
Senegal’s recent successes have shown their potential and hope to enthrall all during their stay in Qatar.
Coach and ex-player, Aliou Cissé recently signed a new two-year contract after his success in getting Senegal to the top of African Football.
Now it is time to show the same mentality and strength at the World stage for which the Lions of Teranga are ready.
Fixtures
Also read: Senegal is a part of Group A in the FIFA WC 2022 alongside Ecuador, Netherlands and hosts, Qatar.
The fixtures are as follows:
21st November: Senegal vs Netherlands (09:30 PM IST), Al Thumama Stadium
25th November: Qatar vs Senegal (06:30 PM IST), Al Thumama Stadium
29th November: Ecuador vs Senegal (08:30 PM IST), Khalifa International Stadium
Senegal have secured head coach Aliou Cissé on a new two-year contract ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. 🇸🇳✍️ pic.twitter.com/DXMESrhCKv
— Lorenz Köhler (@Lorenz_KO) November 10, 2022
Senegal is expected to progress to the knockouts of the competition. They eye success at the World Stage which could be difficult this time due to the other teams being relatively stronger. But an experience in itself awaits for the Lions of Teranga.
