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Senegal will kick off their 2026 World Cup qualification journey in the CAF division by hosting South Sudan at Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade this Saturday.
The team led by Aliou Cisse is considered frontrunners in Group B, but they're being cautious of their opponents to prevent any surprises as they aim for their fourth appearance in the global tournament.
As reigning African champions, Senegal is aiming for a strong start this weekend to avoid any setbacks as they pursue their goal of participating in the 2026 World Cup.
Despite DR Congo posing a challenge in Group B and initiating their campaign with a 2-0 win over Mauritania on Wednesday, Senegal remains confident about clinching the top spot. Cisse's squad is solely focused on their performance, commencing with Saturday's match against South Sudan in Diamniadio, hoping to match DRC's three points.
In World Cup qualifying matches at home, the West African nation has a strong record under their current manager, with just one draw (0-0 against Burkina Faso in September 2017). The team, as the reigning continental champions, is eager to continue this trend during their upcoming fixture.
The Lions of Teranga face the challenge of playing catch-up if they fail to secure a victory, a situation that could have been avoided by meeting certain standards.
Regarding South Sudan, their odds of reaching the 2026 finals seem slim. However, their presence in Group B could add intrigue if they put up a commendable fight.
Nicolas Dupuis has recently taken over the Bright Stars from Stefano Cusin. The former Madagascar manager aims to surprise stronger opponents in the upcoming Saturday match.
South Sudan has never qualified for a World Cup due to competing against nations with significantly stronger talent. This time, they remain among the lowest-ranked teams in qualifying, suggesting little expectation for their advancement.
While their match against Senegal may seem like an uphill battle, Cusin hopes his team will show competitiveness, even in the event of an anticipated loss.
Lacking determination and resilience could result in a heavy defeat for the visiting team. They are not considered favorites to secure one of the four best runner-up positions in the African section.
Nicolas Jackson may spearhead the attack on Saturday despite his apparent shortcomings, having scored four goals in his last two games for Chelsea.The clear favorite is Sadio Mane, a former attacker for Liverpool who will likely leave his imprint this weekend alongside more seasoned players like Edouard Mendy, Idrissa Gueye, and Kalidou Koulibaly.
The away team may rely on some of its best players from the Africa Cup of Nations qualification, despite having changed managers since their last competitive match, a 4-0 loss to Mali.
Strong striker Tito Okello or Ajak Riak might spearhead the assault against Senegal, with Chol Daniel, who scored two of South Sudan's five goals, expected to start.
