Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly joins the Senegalese national team. The interim coach of the Lions, Pape Thiaw, revealed this Thursday, November 7, the list of players called up for the 5th and 6th days of the group qualifiers, against Burkina Faso and Burundi. In this list, the FC Metz winger is the only new one, a well-deserved recognition for his exceptional start to the season in Ligue 2.
Sabaly stood out this season as the second top scorer in Ligue 2 with 8 goals. He was also voted Best Player of the Month for October, notably thanks to his hat-trick against Martigues and his offensive versatility. His impressive career, marked by his loan to Pau FC in 2020, where he shone with 10 goals and 8 assists in 25 matches, contributed to his rise to Ligue 2 and the recognition of his talent.
Originally from Kolda, Sabaly quickly established himself as a talented player, using his small size as an asset to outwit defenses with his speed and mastery of small spaces. After proving himself at the Génération Foot academy, he joined FC Metz in 2018. After a successful stint at Pau FC, he is now ready to make his debut with the Lions.
Although he was called up for the first time with the under-23 team for a match against Rwanda last September, this call-up to the A team marks an important step in his career. For the FC Metz winger, this selection is the culmination of numerous sacrifices. “It’s like a dream,” he confided in 2020, after his arrival in Metz. Today, by joining the national team, he confirms his rise and hopes to establish himself among the best of his generation.
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