AFCON 2021: Sadio Mane leads the attack for Senegal against Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso v Senegal starting XI
The confirmed starting XI for the first semi-final match between Senegal and Burkina Faso is out! The match start 20.00 WAT today at the Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium.
📋 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄! 📋
Here’s how #TeamBurkinaFaso and #TeamSenegal will start tonight! 🔝#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 | #AFCON2021 | #BFASEN pic.twitter.com/jg527ojxGZ
— #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 🏆 (@CAF_Online) February 2, 2022
No surprise in the starting XI for both teams. Edouard Mendy is in goal for the Teranga Lions, while Napoli’s Koulibaly is in charge of the defense. Mane starts on the left wing and Diedhiou is the front man. Watford’s Ismailla Sarr is on the bench with Joseph Lopy.
Senegal starting XI
E.Mendy, Sarr, Koulibaly, Diallo, Ciss, Gana Gueye, N.Mendy, Kouyate, Mane, Diedhiou, Dieng
Burkina Faso staring XI
Koffi Herve start in goal for the Stallions, While Bertrand Traore leads the Attack.
Koffi, Kabore, E.Tapsoba, S.Ouattara, Yago, Blati, Guira, B.Traore, Sangare, Bayala, C.Ouattara