Dakar, Senegal – (African Boulevard News) – The Senegal national team is putting the final touches to their preparation ahead of their friendly game against Brazil. The match is set to take place on Thursday, June 23, 2023, at the José Alvalade XXI stadium in Lisbon, Portugal. It is expected that the match will kick off at 7 PM UTC, and it is expected to be an exciting encounter between two talented teams.
The Senegalese team, popularly known as The Lions of Teranga, will be looking to continue their impressive run of form. The reigning AFCON champions have been in excellent form since winning the African Cup of Nations in 2022, and they are currently ranked 23rd in the FIFA World Rankings. They will have their work cut out for them as they go up against the five-time World Cup winners Brazil.
African football fans are eagerly anticipating the game, as Senegal will be the third African team to play Brazil in a friendly since March. The first two games were against Egypt and Algeria, both of which were won by Brazil. The Brazilian team will be hoping to continue their dominance over African teams, but Senegal will be hoping to make a statement and prove that they are among the best teams in the world.
Coach Aliou Cisse and his squad have been working hard in training to ensure that they are ready for the challenge ahead. The team has been training intensively, working on tactics and formations that will enable them to compete with one of the world’s strongest teams. The Senegalese players are in high spirits, and they are confident that they can put in a strong performance and come away with a win.
Coach Cisse said, “We know that Brazil is a strong team, but we are also a strong team. We have been working hard in training, and we are ready for the challenge ahead. We want to put on a good performance for our fans and show the world what we are capable of.”
The friendly game against Brazil is an exciting opportunity for Senegal to test their abilities against one of the best teams in the world. The Lions of Teranga will be hoping to put in a strong performance and come away with a win that will boost their confidence ahead of the 2024 African Cup of Nations. Football fans across Africa and the world will be eagerly watching the game, which promises to be an exciting encounter between two talented teams.
