AFCON 2023: Senegal vs Gambia: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :January 13, 2024 at 3:13 PM

Modified at :January 13, 2024 at 3:13 PM

Senegal will be hoping to start their defense on a strong note

As the defending champions, Senegal will aim to kick off the tournament on a high note in this match. In thirteen games they have played so far, they have only lost one. Cisse is likely to play with his strongest eleven to begin the tournament in the best possible way. With their passive approach, Mane and Co will face tricky opponents.

A rigid approach by Gambia have steadily developed them as a difficult opponent over the last few years, causing opponents to commit themselves to living space to counterattack. However, they have lost the last two matches and look to change that by showing a good performance against the quality opponents in the tournament.

Kick-Off:

Monday,15 January 2024 at 7:30 PM IST

Location: Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro

Form:

Senegal (in all competitions): D-W-W-L-D

Gambia (in all competitions): L-L-D-W-W

Player to Watch

Sadio Mane (Senegal)

He has been a crucial part of Senegal’s success over the years, scoring the decisive penalty against Egypt to cement Senegal’s title as defending champions. So far he has been in fine form for Al Nassar, scoring eight goals and contributing four assists

Musa Barrow (Gambia)

With Musa Barrow being the clinical and experienced center forward Gambia has over the years, all of the burden will rest on him to get them to the knockout stages. It will be exciting for him to get started against the defending champions after scoring four goals for Al-Taawoun this season.

Match Facts

Senegal are unbeaten in the last three matches
Gambia have lost the last two matches they have played
Senegal haven’t lost a single match to Gambia

Injury and Team News

Dia’s absence will be an enormous loss for Senegal, as he has been in outstanding form this season for Salernitana. Dieng and Sabaly are also injured and will not be available.

With a full squad of players at his disposal, Tom Saintfiet will be aiming to put his strongest eleven against the defending champions to show what the team is capable of.

Head to Head

Total matches- 4

Senegal- 2

Gambia- 0

Draw-2

Predicted lineup

Senegal Predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Mendy; Koulibaly, Niakhate, Jakobs; Gueye, Kouyate, Pape Sarr, Diatta; Sarr, Jackson ,Mane

Gambia Predicted lineup (4-5-1):

Jobe; Sanneh, Colley, Janko, Mendi; Adams, Marreh, Ngum, Fadera, Barrow; Minteh

Match Prediction for Senegal vs Gambia

Gambia will have a hard time containing the defending champions, who have been on top of their game. With the quality they have, Senegal will hope to start the tournament on a high note against Gambia, who come into the tournament coming off two straight losses.

Prediction: Senegal 2-0 Gambia

Telecast for Senegal vs Gambia

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports

US – beIN Sports

Nigeria – NTA

AFCON 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here

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