"Senegal coach Pape Thiaw is happy for his side to be named one of the favourites to win AFCON 2025. The Lions of Teranga open their campaign tomorrow against Botswana and are expected to reach the latter stages alongside the likes of hosts Morocco, Egypt and Algeria. "We are not hiding. Senegal assumes its status as a favourite," Thiaw said at today's pre-match press conference, not that he is expecting an easy game in trying to break down what he expects will be a packed Botswanan defence. "I studied the game of Botswana well. I expect a low block,""
"Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly said: "We take Botswana very seriously. They eliminated Cape Verde. "There is caution but the general mood remains one of clarity and controlled confidence." Koulibaly is one of five Senegal players appearing at their fifth Africa Cup of Nations - Sadio Mané, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Édouard Mendy and Ismaïla Sarr being the others - and they have a squad packed with talented players."
Senegal enters AFCON 2025 as one of the favourites and begins its campaign tomorrow against Botswana. Coach Pape Thiaw welcomes the favourite tag while warning that breaking down a packed Botswanan defence will be difficult. Thiaw says he has studied Botswana and expects a low block. Captain Kalidou Koulibaly stresses that Botswana are taken seriously after eliminating Cape Verde and describes a mood of clarity and controlled confidence. Five Senegal players are making their fifth AFCON appearances, and Habib Diarra has rejoined the squad but is unlikely to start. Botswana arrive at full strength.
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