Senegal: a busy October for the youth teams

From the U-17s to the U-23s, all teams are scheduled to play at least two friendlies in October

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Senegal: a busy October for the youth teams

As part of their preparations for upcoming international fixtures, Senegal's various men's national teams will be in action at the start of October 2026, as will the Lions A team, who will take on the Comoros.

U-17s face France in preparation for the World Cup

Senegal's U-17 national team will face France on October 2 and 4, 2026, in Paris, in a two-match friendly series. It will be a prestigious test for the African champions, who are fine-tuning their preparations for the U-17 World Cup, where they will compete in Group F alongside Croatia, Cuba and Tajikistan.

Nos différentes sélections nationales masculines seront engagées dans plusieurs rencontres amicales internationales au début du mois d’octobre 2026. Une nouvelle étape de préparation en vue des prochaines échéances internationales. #TeamSenegal pic.twitter.com/Pysx7SBvje
— Equipe du Sénégal (@GaindeYi) September 29, 2026

Double programme in Dakar for the U-20s and U-23s

At home, activity will also be intense. Senegal's U-20 national team will face the Democratic Republic of the Congo on October 1 and 4, 2026, at Dakar's Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium.

Finally, the U-23 national team will face Gambia on October 3 and 5, also at Dakar's Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium. This team is preparing for the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations U-23 qualifiers.