Official: Here are the African champions absent from the list for the 2026 World Cup

Author: senenews.comPublished on: May 21, 2026Country: Senegal

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Official: Here are the African champions absent from the list for the 2026 World Cup

Coach Pape Thiaw announced a list of 26 players to represent Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, but several African champions are missing. Notable absentees include Boulaye Dia, Habib Diallo, Ousseynou Niang, and Mamadou Lamine Camara. These players had contributed to Senegal's recent success in the continental competition.

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