Opponent Watch: Senegal beat Gabon 1-0 in pre-AFCON friendly
Ghana’s Group C opponents Senegal beat Gabon 1-0 in a pre-Nations Cup friendly played in Casablanca on Friday.
The Lions of Teranga’s goal was scored by Moussa Sow in the 68th minute by converting a spot-kick after Stoke City striker Mame Biram Diouf was fouled inside the box.
This is the first warm-up match for Alain Giresse’s side ahead of the tournament in Equatorial Guinea.
The second and final pre-tournament friendly will be played on 13 January 13 against AFCON finalists Guinea.
Senegal's first match will be against tournament favourites Ghana on 19 January at the Mongomo Stadium.
Starting line-ups:
Senegal : Lys Gomis - Lamine Gassama, Kara Mbodj, Lamine Sane, Pope Souaré- Gana Gueye, Salif Sane, Cheikhou Kouyaté - Dame Ndoye, Moussa Konaté, Henri Saivet
Gabon: Ovono - Obiang, King, Appindangoye, Oto'o Zue - Ndong D., S. Mbingui, Kanga Guélor - Rogombé, Bulot, Evouna
Readers Comment
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Mumbi
9 years ago
shiver down your spine? you better be ready this team is average. wish blackstars all the best. sometimes i write the opposite to make this forum interesting so guys take note of that.
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Dr Who
9 years ago
No shaking...we will cut senegal to size
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Kwarcee
9 years ago
This Senegal team sends shivers down my spine,we really need to be careful in this group otherwise we're toast.
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