2026 World Cup qualifiers: Is Assane Diao ready for the derby against DR Congo?

Senegalese prodigy Assane Diao is back in training with his club Como.

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The Ndongane native has entered the reathletization phase after fully recovering from the injury to his right fifth metatarsal.

According to the latest updates, he is expected to get some playing time on Friday, July 18, in the friendly match against LOSC.

He is anticipated to be fit for the clash against Fußball Club Südtirol in the first round of the Coppa Italia, scheduled for August 16.

Diao should be at full strength for the highly anticipated showdown between Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), part of the 8th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, taking place on September 8.

Assane Diao's stats with Como

In 15 matches with the Italian club, he has scored 8 goals and provided a single assist.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.