Senegal’s U17 Lions reveal 23-man squad for 2026 CAN in Morocco
Head coach Lamine Sané has finalized the Senegal U17 national team roster for the 2026 African Nations Championship (CAN) U17, set to take place in Morocco from May 13 to June 2, 2026.
With a focus on continuity and experience, Lamine Sané has selected a squad featuring several players who have previously competed in regional tournaments like the UFOA U17 Championship.
trusted names between the posts
The defensive line will be led by three experienced goalkeepers:
- Assane Sarr (Ndangane FC) — a veteran of the previous CAN U17, returning to Morocco;
- Daouda Alassane Ba (Génération Foot);
- Mamadou D. Gueye (Diambars FC).
solid backline assembled
The defense boasts a mix of seasoned defenders and rising talents:
- Cheikh Thior (Oslo FA) — making his first CAN U17 appearance after competing in the UFOA U17 tournament in Bamako;
- Cheikh Dieng (Diambars FC) — also part of the previous edition and winner of the UFOA tournament in Mali;
- Amadou Bamba Kane, Thierno Sow, Cheikh Tidiane Diallo (United Académie);
- Lamine Mbengue (Génération Foot) and Abdourahmane Dieye (Keur Madior FC).
midfield mastery with regional winners
In midfield, experience and success go hand in hand:
- Mahamet Ba and Souleymane C. Faye (Be Sport) — both winners of the UFOA U17 Championship in Mali;
- Maurice Biaye (AF Darou Salam);
- Emile Niaga Sadio (Essamaye FC);
- El Hadji Ibrahima Sow (Dakar Sacré-Cœur);
- Sébastien Nogueira (Génération Foot).
forward line boosted by seasoned finishers
The attack will be spearheaded by Mouhamed Wagne (Diambars FC), a key presence from the last CAN. He’ll be joined by:
- Séga Fall Mbodji and Daouda Fofana (Génération Foot);
- Magueye Niang (Guelwaars FC);
- Abdoulaye Diop (AC Mawade Wade);
- Ibrahima Dione (HLM Dakar);
- Cheikh Omar Sy (Castor FC).
A notable omission from the squad is Bara Gueye (Oslo FC), the standout performer at the recent African School Championship U15, where Senegal triumphed in Zimbabwe. Gueye, initially pre-selected, was forced to withdraw due to a training injury.
final preparation in Tunisia
Before heading to Morocco, the U17 Lions will sharpen their readiness with a friendly match against Tunisia in Tunisia, allowing them to fine-tune tactics and teamwork ahead of the continental showdown.
