Senegal will face Togo in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash at Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade, determined to avoid further setbacks in their campaign.
While the Teranga Lions remain unbeaten in the qualifiers, they have already dropped points in three of their five matches, leaving little margin for error.
Senegal’s qualification campaign began under Aliou Cisse, who oversaw two wins and two draws in the first four matches before being dismissed in December 2024, and his departure paved the way for Pape Thiaw to take charge as head coach.
The former striker’s first World Cup qualifier at the helm ended in frustration, as Senegal were held to a goalless draw away to table-toppers Sudan – a match in which both sides squandered major opportunities.
That result saw them slip to third in Group B with nine points, trailing second-placed DR Congo by one and leaders Sudan by two, and with only the group winners securing automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup, victory on Tuesday is imperative for Senegal to keep their hopes alive.
Senegal may have dropped points in previous matches, but with the World Cup qualifiers now at the halfway stage, their sense of urgency will be heightened, and backed by their home support, we expect their quality to shine through and guide them to victory in this crucial encounter.
When these sides met for the first time enroute Togo’s 2006 World Cup appearance, the visitors battled to a hard-fought 2-2 draw in Senegal, and will be hoping to repeat that result at the very least.
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