World Cup 2026: Senegal's Lions return to Dakar (Video)

After their draw against Sudan (0-0), Pape Thiaw and Senegal's Lions arrived in Dakar this Sunday from Benghazi, Libya. The team traveled on a special Air Senegal flight and landed at Blaise Diagne International Airport.

Among the players, Pape Gueye, who was injured during the match, was seen limping as he disembarked from the plane. The Villarreal midfielder is a concern for the medical staff, and his participation in Tuesday's match against Togo remains uncertain. Seen here:

Goal: rest and recover for Togo

After their arrival, the Lions headed to a hotel in Diamniadio to rest and recover. A training session is scheduled for this afternoon to prepare for the sixth day of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers. This clash against Togo's Sparrowhawks promises to be crucial for the Senegalese, who are determined to return to winning ways.

Despite the frustrating match against Sudan, the team remains focused and is seriously preparing for this decisive encounter. Coach Pape Thiaw may make some adjustments to strengthen his squad and aim to secure the three points.

The arrival of Senegal's Lions in Dakar on video:

Amine Jomni |

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