Équipe nationale du Sénégal : Nobel Mendy et Mamadou Diakhon pour les amicaux de mars ?
Having qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Senegal will begin their preparations for the North American tournament in March. The African champions will face Gambia and Peru in friendly matches.
Two months after their triumph in Morocco, new faces could appear in the Lions' Den. Even though coach Pape Thiaw already has a competitive and experienced squad, he will certainly not hesitate to give opportunities to young players capable of bringing fresh blood to the group.
In this context, several observers mention the names of Nobel Mendy and Mamadou Diakhon.
The first, a central defender born in Guédiawaye, is putting in some impressive performances with Rayo Vallecano, where he notably plays alongside Pathé Ciss. A powerful defender (1.87m, 84kg), solid in duels and constantly improving, Nobel Mendy ticks many boxes for a first call-up to the national team.
Even though the Lions' defensive sector is already well-stocked, the 21-year-old, who is making a name for himself in the highly competitive Spanish Liga, could be an interesting option in the process of rejuvenating the Lions' squad.
The second player expected to join the squad is Mamadou Diakhon (20 years old). A dynamic winger for Club Brugge, the former Stade de Reims player has also been putting in a string of impressive performances with the Belgian club, particularly in the Champions League where he has been a standout. Born in Strasbourg in 2005, the player has already expressed his desire to represent Senegal. A fast, technically gifted, and incisive attacker, he can bring depth and creativity to the Lions' attack.
With the international window in March, which offers two friendly matches (against Peru on March 28 and Gambia on March 31), Pape Thiaw and his technical staff will have the opportunity to review the squad and offer an opportunity to some young talents.
Will Nobel Mendy and Mamadou Diakhon have their chances? We'll find out in the coming days.
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