The Lion cubs of Senegal, title champions in title, begin this Friday their campaign in the 24ᵉ edition of the CAN U20 against the Central African Republic. This match, scheduled at 4:00 p.m. at the New Suez Stadium in Egypt, marks the kick -off of group C, also composed of the DRC and Ghana.
The hour of truth has come for the protégés of Serigne Saliou Dia. After flew over the last edition of the CAN U20, won brilliantly in Egyptian land, Senegal puts its title back into play with the ambition of staying on the roof of Africa. For this first day, the lion cubs face a Central African team in progress, which the coach considers with great respect. “It is the one we know the least, but it is clearly increasing. Their coach offers very technical football, especially on a defensive level. So we expect a complicated match, “said Serigne Saliou Dia at a pre-match press conference.
Senegal approaches competition with a well -armed workforce and reinforced by promising elements such as Pope Daouda Diongue, Antoine Dorival Diatta and Mame Mor Faye. Size assets for Serigne Saliou Dia, who can also rely on the experience of certain players including the Eroksport winger, already present during the previous edition. Beyond the Central African Republic, the lion cubs will have to meet the iron with two major opponents, namely Ghana, accustomed to continental jousts, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which signs its return to competition.
Day program – Group C
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