At only 20 years old, Habib Diarra has established himself as one of the revelations of Senegalese football. Between brilliant performances with the Lions of Teranga and leadership at the Racing Club de Strasbourg, this young prodigy embodies the future of Senegal. His talent, his maturity and his attachment to his roots already place him among the rising stars of African football, to the point of being compared to the legend Sadio Mané.
At only 20 years old, Habib Diarra is making his mark and establishing himself as one of the great hopes of Senegalese football. The young striker from Racing Club de Strasbourg, captain of his team in Ligue 1, has already won over the Senegalese public and made his mark in the selection of the Lions of Teranga.
During the last two days of the qualifiers for CAN 2025 in Morocco, Habib Diarra stood out as the key player of his team.
Against Burkina Faso, in a match played in Mali, he scored a superb goal with a low shot from outside the area, just a few minutes after coming on.
Against Burundi, in Dakar, he confirmed his talent by scoring a decisive double, offering a resounding victory to the Lions against the Hirondelles.
With three goals in two games, Habib Diarra has established himself not only as a valuable offensive asset, but also as a serious threat to already established starters, like Nicolas Jackson.
A choice from the heart for the Lions of Teranga
In an interview with Francetv Afrique, Habib Diarra, who could have represented France, returned to his decision to play for Senegal:
“I always dreamed of representing the Lions. I listened to my heart, and my heart told me to represent Senegal. »
For him, this choice is above all an act of pride and belonging, driven by a deep attachment to his roots.
Early maturity
Captain of Strasbourg despite his young age, Diarra attributes much of his success to his father’s education and advice:
“My father is very important to me. He is someone who is always there to advise me. It gives me more experience. »
The future of the Lions
With already remarkable performances and a personality that inspires confidence, Habib Diarra appears to be a key figure for the future of the Teranga Lions attack. Compared to Sadio Mané for his style and impact, he could well be one of the leaders of this team in the years to come.
A bright future seems to be opening up for him and for the Lions, who can count on this nugget to shine on the international scene.
