A few months before the U20 African Cup of Nations, scheduled for Ivory Coast from April 26 to May 18, 2025, the selection led by Serigne Saliou Dia must face a wave of departures of several players to Europe.
According to our information, between 7 and 8 players from the U20 national team, having qualified Senegal for the next CAN in this category, should soon sign up with European clubs. Among them, Yaya Diémé, a gem from Diambars, is about to join the Racing Club de Strasbourg, where he will follow in the footsteps of Daouda Diong, already integrated into the professional team of the Alsatian club. Another transfer is that of Mamadou Ngingue, the player of Guédiawaye’s hope, who recently left Senegal for a European club whose identity remains to be confirmed.
These departures, although beneficial for the future of these players, pose a real challenge to the technical staff of the national team, who must adjust their plans accordingly. Coach Serigne Saliou Dia confirmed these departures at the microphone of Wiwsport while displaying a certain serenity in the face of this situation. “This is a big challenge, but we have prepared accordingly. It’s true that this can hamper our preparation, but we are used to managing this kind of situation. The selection is open to everyone and Senegal has an inexhaustible pool of talent. We also count on some expatriate players “, declared the Senegalese technician.
-wiwsport.com
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