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Meanwhile, after two matches against Guinea, one of Uganda’s opponents in the CHAN, Diallo was full of praise despite a goalless draw and 1-0 win for his side.
As defending champions Senegal prepare for their TotalEnergies Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) title defence, their head coach Souleymane Diallo has called for full commitment.
Diallo who has cut his squad to 29 players from 35 after two trial matches with Guinea couldn’t mince words warning that he will only consider players commitment to the wearing the jersey in the tournament not those hunting for contracts.
“We’re not a fitness club or stepping stone for contract hunters,” said Diallo as quoted by Caf website.
“If a player is planning to leave for a trial abroad, he’s out. The national team is for those committed to wearing the jersey during the tournament, not those using it as a platform for personal deals.”
Diallo revealed that investigations have been thorough dropping players whose mind is only on earning deals instead of commitment to national duty.
“We investigate thoroughly,” Diallo noted. “And if there’s any doubt about availability, we don’t waste time.”
Diallo heaps praise of Uganda’s opponents
Meanwhile, after two matches against Guinea, one of Uganda’s opponents in the CHAN, Diallo was full of praise despite a goalless draw and 1-0 win for his side.
“Guinea was no easy opponent,” Diallo noted. “They’re quick, technically gifted, and dangerous between the lines. We leave with key insights—not just about them, but about our own readiness.”
Senegal is in Group C that has Congo, Sudan and Nigeria and will be based in Zanzibar.
