Senegal has officially released its squad list for AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Head coach Pape Thiaw named a powerful 28-man group as the Lions of Teranga target a historic second continental title.
Senegal AFCON 2025 squad highlights
With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off in just over a week, Senegal confirmed its status as one of the tournament favorites. Pape Thiaw relied on a deep and experienced talent pool, mixing proven leaders with emerging stars.
Despite recent fitness concerns around Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra and Assane Diao, all three players were included. The biggest tactical choice came in attack, where the coach decided to keep all four central strikers instead of narrowing the list.
A balanced and competitive selection
The squad includes iconic figures such as Kalidou Koulibaly, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Sadio Mané, alongside Europe-based talents playing in Ligue 1 and the Premier League. Young profiles like Ibrahim Mbaye and Lamine Camara add freshness to an already solid core.
One notable absence is defender Abdou Diallo, while Moussa Niakhaté, Yehvann Diouf and Antoine Mendy all earned their places. Senegal arrives in Morocco with depth in every position and strong internal competition.
Full Senegal squad list for AFCON 2025
Goalkeepers
- Édouard Mendy
- Mory Diaw
- Yehvann Diouf
Defenders
- Kalidou Koulibaly
- Moussa Niakhaté
- El Hadji Malick Diouf
- Krèpin Diatta
- Mamadou Sarr
- Ismail Jakobs
- Antoine Mendy
- Abdoulaye Seck
- Ilay Camara
Midfielders
- Idrissa Gana Gueye
- Lamine Camara
- Habib Diarra
- Pape Gueye
- Pape Matar Sarr
- Pathé Ciss
Forwards
- Sadio Mané
- Nicolas Jackson
- Ismaila Sarr
- Boulaye Dia
- Chérif Ndiaye
- Iliman Ndiaye
- Habib Diallo
- Ibrahim Mbaye
- Cheikh Sabaly
- Assane Diao
With this squad, Senegal heads to Morocco carrying both ambition and pressure. The quality and depth of the group confirm their status as serious contenders for a second AFCON crown.
