Senegal had a difficult evening this Monday at the Suez stadium, where the lion cubs bowed 1-0 against Ghana on the second day of the U20 African Cup of Nations. Titors of the title, the young Senegalese now find themselves back to the wall in their quest for qualification for the quarter -finals.
Poorly entered the meeting, the lion cubs were quickly put in difficulty by the intensity of the black satellites. From the 15th minute, a Serigne Fallou Diouf error allowed Mensah to open the scoring for Ghana. Despite some offensive starts, including attempts by Yaya Diémé, Senegal failed to reverse the trend in the face of a solid and well -organized opponent.
Upon returning from the locker room, the coach Serigne Saliou Dia tried to react by injecting new blood with the entries of Abdourahmane Dia and Clayton Diandy. The latter distinguished himself in the 51st minute, but his shot was superbly diverted by the Ghanaian goalkeeper. Ghana, faithful to its high pressing and defensive rigor strategy, has managed to contain Senegalese assaults.
The minute minutes, the lion cubs have multiplied the inaccuracies and the losses of the ball, especially in the midfield, like that of Pape Daouda Diong in the 57th minute, which almost cost a second goal. Despite a more rhythmic end of the match, Senegalese attempts lacked sharpness.
With only one point taken in two games, Senegal is now in a delicate position in the group. His last group match against the DRC, leader after his victory against the Central African Republic (3-1), promises to be Capital. A victory is imperative to continue the adventure and defend the title acquired during the previous edition.
Lion cubs will have to show character, realism and rigor to hope to overthrow the trend. The slightest misstep could mean premature elimination, a scenario that the reigning champions want at all costs to avoid.
