On the eve of Senegal-Gambia: Pape Thiaw and Édouard Mendy,...

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On the eve of Senegal-Gambia: Pape Thiaw and Édouard Mendy, between tribute and ambition

Auteur: Ndeye Astou KONATE

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Veille de Sénégal-Gambie : Pape Thiaw et Édouard Mendy, entre hommage et ambition

On the eve of the friendly match between Senegal and Gambia, coach Pape Thiaw and goalkeeper Édouard Mendy spoke at a press conference. From the outset, Pape Thiaw wanted to send a strong message following the tragedy that had struck Senegalese football. "What happened to us is truly painful. We offer our condolences to the player's family, his club, his city, and the entire Senegalese football community."

The coach also expressed his support for the Senegalese fans imprisoned in Morocco. "My thoughts are with our supporters. Their trial has been postponed again. We are all behind them and praying that they can be reunited with their families as soon as possible."

Despite this context, the Senegalese coach remains convinced of the unwavering support of the public. "In Senegal, we have the fans and we always will. Even though the absence of our 18 supporters affects us, we know the stadium will be full."

He also praised the enthusiasm seen during the AFCON trophy tour. "I discovered an exceptional people, who deeply love their national team."

Facing neighboring Gambia, with whom the country has close ties, Pape Thiaw expects a hard-fought match. "It will be a preparation match, but we will play it to the fullest to win in front of our home crowd," he promises.

Édouard Mendy shares this view, emphasizing the importance of staying focused. "This is a preparation match, but we're taking it very seriously. Every match counts in our progress."

The Senegalese goalkeeper reflected on the exceptional atmosphere he experienced in France on Saturday. "Playing at the Stade de France in front of more than 60,000 people was remarkable. But the passion of our supporters is undeniable." He anticipates that returning home will bring an equally intense atmosphere.

Having achieved their first objective this season, the Lions remain focused on the future. "We have accomplished our first objective. Now, we are concentrated on the second," Mendy emphasizes.

Auteur: Ndeye Astou KONATE
Publié le: Lundi 30 Mars 2026

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Lamine il y a 1 mois

L'histoire est en marche. Le Sénégal va faire une grande coupe du monde inshallah
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Mamadou il y a 1 mois

Good afternoon, everyone 1. An Inseparable Geography The Gambia is almost completely surrounded by Senegal, except for its coastline. This physical reality makes solidarity a natural must: Transit: To travel from northern Senegal to the south (Casamance), it is only natural to pass through The Gambia. The Senegambia Bridge: Opened in 2019, this bridge marks the end of physical barriers and eases the movement of people and goods between our two countries. 2. Common Cultural and Linguistic Roots Before being Gambian or Senegalese, the people share deep-rooted connections: Ethnic Groups and Languages: Wolof, Mandinka, Fula, Serer, and Jola live on both sides of the border. We speak the same national languages in Banjul as in Dakar. Religions and Families: Families are often "transnational." It’s common for a Gambian to have first cousins in Senegal and vice-versa. Religious brotherhoods (especially Tijaniyya and Mouridism) also cross the borders.
Me il y a 1 mois

But playing with Gambia at this time is useless for us. I have nothing against Gambia but we can play them when we prepare for the next CAN but not when we prepare for the world cup.
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