Defending champions Senegal return to the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) next month, set to be staged jointly by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with a mission to retain their title and stamp their authority on the continental stage.
The Lions of Teranga will be keen to retain the title and join DR Congo and Morocco, who have won the tournament twice.
Under the astute guidance of coach Souleymane Diallo, the Lions of Teranga bring a balanced squad rich in talent and determination.
Fact file
Nickname: The Lions of Teranga
Total Appearances in CHAN: 2 (2011, 2022)
Number of Titles: 1 (2022)
Best Performance at CHAN: Winners (2022)
How They Qualified
Senegal booked their slot for CHAN 2024 with an emphatic performance in the qualifiers.
They dominated Liberia with a 3-0 victory in the first leg and sealed the deal with a 1-1 draw in the return leg.
Key Players
Oumar Ba (Forward, US Gorée), Baye Assane Ciss (Midfielder)
Coach
Souleymane Diallo:Having transitioned from the U20 coaching staff to helm the CHAN team, Souleymane Diallo has brought a fresh perspective to Senegalese football.
He is known for defensive rigour and fluid offensive transitions.
Diallo emphasises high presses and collective gameplay.
Senegal will begin their title defence in Group D against Nigeria’s Super Eagles on 5th August at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar. They will then face Congo on 12th August, concluding their group matches on 19th August against Sudan.
Catch all the 42 matches live and exclusively on KBC Channel 1 from 2nd to 30th August 2025.
