Senegal: Assane Diao, so far from AFCON 2025, uncertainty lingers

With just a month to go before AFCON 2025, many questions are being raised about Assane Diao's situation with the Senegalese national team. While the Senegalese player hasn't played for the Lions since his debut in March 2025, uncertainty hangs over the physical condition of the Como striker, whose participation is far from guaranteed.

It's difficult to know if Diao could return to his club after joining the squad this month. This undeniably talented youngster is struggling to get his career off the ground and is considered one of the players who could carry Senegal during the Africa Cup of Nations.

Assane Diao, who has been sidelined for five months and has only had a few minutes of playing time this season, was on the Lions' list for the November training camp.

At 20 years old, the Como striker is expected to be one of Senegal's main weapons in their quest for glory in Morocco.