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AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Vieira begins Senegal era as Nigeria face early test without Osimhen with Groups J-L getting under way
Senegal begin a new era under Patrick Vieira, Mali face an early examination against Cape Verde and Nigeria start their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifying campaign without injured striker Victor Osimhen as Groups J-L get under way this week.
All six opening matches in the three groups will be played on 25 September, before the second round follows four days later.
There is an important difference in Group L, where Tanzania are already qualified for the finals as one of three co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda.
That means only the highest-placed team other than Tanzania will progress from the section, adding extra significance to Nigeria's matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
Al-Hadji Diouf: These people intend to insult the Senegal national team
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Senegal legend El Hadji Diouf has put an end to the speculation swirling in recent hours over a supposed rift between him and the new coach of the "Lions of Teranga", Patrick Vieira.
Posts across social media had claimed tension between the pair, coinciding with the squad's arrival in the Mozambican capital Maputo ahead of their next match. The former striker flatly rejected the story.
Speaking to Senegalese website "Seneweb", Diouf said: "I am currently in Addis Ababa, on my way to Maputo. Those who say these things do not intend to offend El Hadji Diouf nor Patrick Vieira, but rather they offend Senegal."
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Kalidou Koulibaly, a new role with the Lions?
A true cornerstone of Senegal's defense, Kalidou Koulibaly has been in freefall these past few months. Far from his true level, the Lions' captain could lose both his captaincy and his starting spot in the center of defense.
One injury for Kalidou Koulibaly and everything is turned upside down. Last April, the 35-year-old player suffered a muscle contusion in his thigh with a subcutaneous hematoma during training with Al Hilal. Since this physical setback, he has struggled to rediscover his true level. The proof lies in his 2026 World Cup, which was far below his standards. Patrick Vieira could shake things up.
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