UFOA-A U20 Elimination: Malick Daf Faces Criticism

Senegal, the defending champions, were eliminated in the semi-finals of the UFOA-A U20 qualifying tournament and will miss the 2027 U20 Africa Cup of Nations. After taking a 2-0 lead over Guinea through a Moussa Guèye brace, the Lionceaux conceded an equalizer and lost to a goal in the 113th minute. On the same day, Teungueth FC, also managed by Malick Daf, were knocked out of the African Champions League after losing to Colombe Sportive in Cameroon. The defeats have renewed questions about Daf’s combined club and national-team responsibilities, although no direct link to the U20 elimination has been established.