Senegal Arrives in Juba to Prepare for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Senegal’s delegation travels to Juba, South Sudan, to prepare for their final two 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The group, including coaches and officials, departed from Diamniadio on Sunday morning.

Players will join the camp in the coming hours to begin training ahead of the October 10 match.

Senegal faces South Sudan first before meeting Mauritania on October 14 in decisive Group B games.

Coach Pape Thiaw says the team chose Juba to improve preparation and adapt to the environment.

He believes acclimatising early will help players perform at their best in crucial matches.

Thiaw calls every qualifier a final and says Senegal must fight for a third consecutive World Cup appearance.

The team leads Group B and aims to secure victories in both remaining fixtures.

Senegal’s focus remains strong as they target qualification with maximum points.

Fans expect high performance as the Teranga Lions chase another place on football’s biggest stage.