AFCON 2027 (Q) - Senegal: Lamine Camara calls for focus ahead of Sudan

The young midfielder outlines the priority

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AFCON 2027 (Q) - Senegal: Lamine Camara calls for focus ahead of Sudan

12.11.26 14:00 AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

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On the eve of hosting Sudan in the third round of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, Lamine Camara spoke at a press conference.

The clash between Senegal and Sudan is scheduled for this Thursday at 19:00 GMT at the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium. The stadium is welcoming the Lions back after an eight-year absence. It will be a first for the AS Monaco midfielder at the venue.

“It’s an immense source of pride. We know that a lot of history has been made at this legendary stadium. We’re proud to be back here and to play a qualifying match in front of our supporters. We hope they’ll be just as excited to see us tomorrow. I hope we can follow in the footsteps of our predecessors and achieve great things at this stadium,” he said.

Lamine Camara focused on Senegal

Asked about the difference between his performances for AS Monaco and those for the national team, Lamine Camara was clear. “It’s a debate that always comes up. Everyone says that the Lamine at Monaco and the Lamine with Senegal aren’t the same. For the national team, I always try to give my best to meet the standards of this team. What happens at Monaco stays at Monaco. Here with my Senegalese teammates, I hope to give my best and live up to expectations,” he replied.

En visite au Village olympique de Dakar 2026, Kalidou Koulibaly, Mory Diaw et Malang Sarr sont allés à la rencontre des jeunes athlètes de la délégation sénégalaise. Les trois Lions ont partagé un moment de convivialité avec eux, ponctué d’échanges autour de leurs expériences respectives et de mots d’encouragement à l’égard des jeunes représentants du Sénégal.
— Equipe du Sénégal (@GaindeYi) November 10, 2026

For Lamine Camara, criticism will not stop him from shining: “Criticism is part of football. I don’t take it negatively. On the contrary, I take it positively. It’s useful because it helps me see what I can improve. I try to give my best for the national team, and I hope to be at the required level tomorrow and deliver when called upon.”

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