For his first official match at the head of the local national team of Senegal, Souleymane Diallo saw his men achieve a valuable draw against Liberia (1-1), during the first leg of the second round of the CHAN 2025 qualifiers. match played on difficult terrain, where the main objective was to leave with a positive result, as the coach emphasized.
Facing a playful and experienced Liberian team, the local Lions showed discipline and patience. “The boys played a decent match. Playing away is always a challenge, but we had prepared a game plan to obtain a positive result,” explained Souleymane Diallo after the match. The objective was clear: not to lose and, ideally, to score away. Despite the away team's equalizer, the Local Lions held on against determined opposition. “We noticed that this time she took a different approach to the game. “We were prepared for these eventualities, and that allowed us to hold the draw,” added the Senegalese technician.
If this result allows the Lions to keep all their chances for the return match, scheduled at the Abdoulaye-Wade stadium, next Sunday, Souleymane Diallo remains aware of the challenges to come. “We will take all necessary precautions to approach this next meeting well. » For Senegal, the away goal rule, still in force in CAF competitions, could prove decisive. Beyond the result, the coach wanted to praise the attitude of his players. “This result is deserved. We knew that to succeed in this trip, we had to work hard and follow the instructions. I am satisfied with their performance and I encourage them to continue like this. »
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