After a brilliant 4-0 success against Malawi last Friday, the Senegal national team, led by Pape Thiaw, prepares to face the Malawi Flames again this Tuesday at the Bingu National Stadium. A victory in this crucial match would allow the Lions of Teranga to validate their ticket for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), a stage that interim coach Pape Thiaw does not want to miss.
Although Malawi was considered the weakest team in Group L during the draw, the Senegalese coach remains cautious. At a press conference, Pape Thiaw warned: “We know we will have a really difficult match. » He also stressed that despite Malawi’s unfavorable position, this team is still in the race: “They are not yet eliminated, and they will give everything to try to keep a chance of qualifying. »
This caution does not prevent Senegal from approaching this meeting with the ambition of sealing their qualification. Pape Thiaw clearly expressed the importance of this match: “We want to qualify and we have put in all the ingredients to validate this qualification. »
In addition to qualification, Senegal is aiming for first place in the group, currently shared with Burkina Faso. For the Lions of Teranga, a new victory against Malawi would not only be a sign of domination, but also a way to overtake the Stallions of Burkina and strengthen their status as leader of Group L.
Despite his status as interim coach, Pape Thiaw does not underestimate the stakes of this match for his future at the head of the selection: “We have to finish the job and let the future do things,” he said. -he declared.
Winning at home is one thing, but imposing your superiority away from home is just as crucial. Senegal, despite general solidity on the road, has sometimes shown flaws during away matches in recent months. In September, during their last visit to the Bingu National Stadium, the Lions barely beat Burundi thanks to a late penalty from Ismaïla Sarr (1-0). This trip therefore offers the Lions an opportunity to prove that they can be formidable away from their bases.
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