Senegal have been hit by a death in the squad’s delegation on the eve of their meeting with Mali, in a shock moment for the team ahead of the scheduled fixture.
Details of the incident were confirmed as the Senegal camp prepared for the match, with the mood turning sombre in the hours leading up to the game.
The news comes at a sensitive time, with Senegal set to face Mali in an important test, and the players and staff now dealing with the emotional impact alongside their sporting duties.
No further official information was provided beyond the confirmation of the death, as attention shifts to how the team will manage the situation before kick-off.
