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·24 September 2025

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Another Lion of Teranga ruled out for October?

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Another blow for Senegal?

Dion Lopy/@almeria

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After Habib Diarra, Senegal may be forced to do without another key player for the October international break.

Indeed, Dion Lopy has picked up an injury and will be unable to travel with his teammates to Las Palmas. This news was confirmed by Almeria, who have also stated that he is doubtful for the match against Deportivo La Coruña on October 4, 2025.

Pape Thiaw might also be forced to do without his midfielder, who has earned five caps with the Lions of Teranga.

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Sadio Mané and his teammates will face South Sudan (October 6) and Mauritania (October 13) in the 9th and 10th rounds of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Victory is essential in both fixtures to secure top spot in Group B, with DR Congo just two points behind and threatening to overtake.

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