Senegal still not qualified!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Senegal still not qualified!

This 9e day of the Africa zone qualifiers could have resolved the situation for Senegal. Leaders of group B with two steps ahead of the Democratic Republic of Congo before this international break, the Lions of Teranga could actually have validated their ticket for the 2026 World Cup this Friday. But that won't be the case.

Pape Thiaw's men nevertheless did what was necessary against South Sudan, winning largely (5-0) thanks to goals from Ismaïla Sarr (29e54e), Sadio Mané (46e), Nicolas Jackson on penalty (60e) and Chérif Ndiaye (76e). But their gap in the standings remained the same because the Leopards at the same time won on the Togo pitch (1-0).

Senegal still has to wait

Result: everything will be decided on the occasion of the 10e and last day, next Tuesday. The Senegalese will have the advantage of having their destiny in hand, but they must not fail at home against Mauritania. Because the DR Congo will be opposed to Sudan and will necessarily be keen to win first place on the wire and achieve an incredible feat.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.