CHAN 2024 preparations: Senegal fall 2-1 to Uganda
CHAN 2024 preparations: Senegal fall 2-1 to Uganda
The local Senegal squad suffered a 2-1 defeat to Uganda in a friendly match played at Karatu Stadium this Thursday, July 24, in Tanzania. This encounter, featuring two sides set to compete in CHAN 2024, was part of their final preparations for the tournament.
Against Uganda, Souleymane Diallo's men showed signs of defensive fragility. After a balanced first half, the Cranes seized control in the second period. Arnold Odong broke the deadlock in the 64th minute. Four minutes later, Patrick Kakande converted a penalty to double the lead.
Despite a late surge, the Lions couldn't turn the tide. Serigne Moctar Koita pulled one back in the 88th minute, but Uganda held on to their advantage until the final whistle. This setback comes less than two weeks before the start of the CHAN, scheduled from August 2 to 30 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Senegal will wrap up their preparations against Tanzania's local Taifa Stars on July 27, 2025.
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