CAN 2025: The first Lions have already joined the Den

National coach Pape Thiaw has officially launched the gathering of the Senegal Lions for CAN 2025 preparations. A first group of players has joined, with more internationals expected by Sunday and the final players by Monday. The first training session is set for Monday, December 15 at 5 pm at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium annex in Diamniadio, followed by a second on Tuesday. The Lions' final training on Senegalese soil is December 18. On December 17, players will attend the official flag presentation ceremony. The Senegalese delegation will fly to Tangier, Morocco, on December 19 for the final preparation phase before the competition. The countdown for the Lions to defend national colors in CAN 2025 has begun.