Senegal and Liberia neutralize each other in the qualifiers

The local national team of Senegal conceded a draw against Liberia, finishing with a score of 1-1 in the final round of the qualifiers for CHAN 2025. This result, although not catastrophic, obliges the Lions to show a more convincing performance at Stade Abdoulaye-Wade next week, on December 28.

This match marked Souleymane Diallo's first official meeting as the new coach on the Senegalese bench, succeeding Pape Bouna Thiaw. Hopes were high for Diallo and his players, but they were unable to win against a tough Liberian team. As the Sud Quotidien website points out, the away score is still an important factor for the qualification of teams within the framework of CAF.

The meeting revealed tactical weaknesses, particularly during the first half, despite the attack led by Serigne Moctar Koita and Almamy Mathew Fall. It was only in the second half that Senegal was able to stand out, with a free kick taken by Layousse Samb, headed by Seydina Mandione Mbaye in the 78th minute, giving them the advantage. However, this advantage was short-lived as, in the 84th minute, Liberian player Bility equalized after calmly collecting a cross at the far post.

Senegal had some tense moments towards the end of the match, but managed to avoid a defeat. As Sud Quotidien reports, the calculations are simple for the next meeting: a victory at Diamniadio remains the main objective, but failing that, a goalless draw will be enough to avoid an elimination that is difficult to envisage for the reigning African champions. .