Ufoa-A U17 tournament: Senegal – Sierra Leone today at 4 p.m.: the Cubs aim for the semi-final

After its great success against Mauritania (4-0) on the first day, Senegal can secure its ticket for the semi-finals of the Ufoa-A U17 tournament. To do this, the Cubs will have to win against Sierra Leone this Thursday from 4 p.m.

The Senegal national team started the Ufoa-A U17 tournament in the best possible way. For their entry into the competition, the Lion Cubs made a strong impression by largely dominating Mauritania, last Monday, with a clear score of 4 goals to 0. A victory which allows them to take control of Pool A with 3 points and a largely favorable goal difference.

For their second outing in this competition, Lamine Sané’s men cross Sierra Leone with a clear objective: to win the three points and, at the same time, ensure their presence in the last four. A new victory would allow the Senegalese cadets to continue their journey calmly and prepare for the rest of the competition with greater confidence.

But, on the other hand, Sierra Leone no longer has room for error. The Sierra Leoneans completely missed their start by losing heavily to Gambia (1-4). With zero points on the clock, they find themselves in a particularly delicate situation. A new defeat would definitively compromise their chances of qualifying.

It is therefore a team with revenge and condemned to take risks that the Cubs will find. The Sierra Leoneans know that they must win to stay alive in the tournament. They should therefore approach this meeting with a lot of commitment and a clear desire to quickly take control of the match.

The Senegalese will therefore have to be wary of this injured opponent, who could prove much more aggressive and determined than during his first outing. Cheikh Oumar Sy’s gang will have to avoid any excess of confidence after their good performance against Mauritania. Defensive solidity will once again be important.

They will have to remain vigilant against opposing offensives and avoid conceding spaces. In midfield, the objective will be to maintain control of the game and impose the pace, as was the case against Mauritania. Offensive efficiency will also be determining. Scoring quickly would allow Senegal to take cover and manage the match more calmly.

Julien Mbesse SÈNE