TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON: Senegal Team Profile
How the team qualified
The Lionesses of Teranga booked their place at the finals by defeating Egypt in the second round of qualifiers. They secured a convincing 4–0 victory in the first leg in Thiès, followed by a goalless draw in Cairo to confirm their ticket to the final tournament in Morocco.
TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON history
This will be Senegal’s third appearance at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s AFCON finals, following 2012 and 2022 participations. In the most recent edition, held in Morocco, the Lionesses reached the quarterfinals before being knocked out by Zambia in a penalty shootout (4–2).
Players to watch
Ndeye Awa Diakhaté: A forward for Olympique de Marseille, she scored Senegal’s first ever goal in a TotalEnergies CAF Women’s AFCON final stage during the 2022 tournament. Quick, skilful, and with excellent positioning, she is a constant threat to opposing defences. Her experience in France has helped elevate her game, making her one of the key attacking assets for the Lionesses.
Safietou Sagna: Captain of the Lionesses of Teranga, Safietou Sagna embodies Senegal's quiet strength. Solid defensively, the right back combines athleticism, positional awareness, and a high level of passing. Her ability to read the game and contain opposing wingers makes her a key player in the Senegalese system. Off the pitch, Sagna is respected for her humility, discipline, and role as a big sister in the locker room. A leader by example rather than words, she guides an ambitious generation aiming high for the CAF TotalEnergies WAFCON, driven by her calm and unwavering commitment.
The Head Coach
Mame Moussa Cissé guided the Lionesses to the quarterfinals of the 2022 edition and now aims for further progress. A meticulous tactician, he focuses on squad stability, the development of young talent, and improved attacking efficiency to take the team to the next level.
Ambitions and Group Analysis
Senegal have been drawn in Group A, alongside hosts Morocco, 2022 bronze medallists Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s a competitive group where every match promises to be tightly contested.
Building on their encouraging 2022 campaign, the Lionesses of Teranga enter this edition with high ambitions. The coaching staff has set a clear objective: to reach at least the semi-finals. They will rely on the experience of veterans like Korka Fall and the attacking prowess of players like Diakhaté. Against strong opposition, Senegal will need to show discipline, unity, and tactical intelligence to establish themselves as serious contenders in the tournament.