Senegal and Guinea have revealed their starting line-ups for the opening match of the UFOA A U17 tournament’s final qualification stage, with a place at the CAN U17 finals also at stake.
The two sides meet shortly before kick-off, with Senegal looking to use home advantage to reach the final and secure their place on the continental stage.
Senegal have made few changes to their starting XI. Assane Sarr captains the side in goal as he bids for another clean sheet, while Mahamet Ba and Souleymane Commissaire Faye are expected to dictate the tempo in midfield.
Senegal starting XI: Assane Sarr (goalkeeper, captain), Aliou Dieye, Cheikh Thior, Moussa Ndiaye, Ibrahima Gassama, Mahamet Ba, Daouda Fofana Fall, Souleymane Commissaire Faye, Amsatou Diouf, Maguette Gueye, Cheikh Oumar Sy.
Guinea will be led by captain Alpha Camara, whose side are aiming to resist the hosts and cause a surprise by eliminating Senegal. Victory would also give Guinea the chance to reach the continental competition.
Oumar Konate starts in goal for Guinea, with Boubacar Diallo and Salif Camara carrying the main attacking threat against the defence protected by Assane Sarr.
Guinea starting XI: Oumar Konate (goalkeeper), Aboubacar Kourouma, M. Saidou Diallo, Minka Soumah, Bailo Diallo, Alpha Camara (captain), Aboubacar Sylla, Salif Camara, Ousmane Conte, Almamy Bangoura, Boubacar Diallo.