National Teams
CHAN 2024: Souleymane Diallo credits team cohesion for Senegal win over Nigeria

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2 months agoon

By Wale Mustapha
Senegal head coach Souleymane Diallo has attributed his side’s 1–0 win over Nigeria at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to tactical discipline and collective effort.
The Teranga Lions edged the Group D encounter on Tuesday night at the Amman Stadium in Zanzibar, with Christian Gomis netting the decisive goal in the 75th minute after capitalising on a defensive error by the Super Eagles.
Despite Nigeria enjoying greater possession, Senegal’s pressing game and defensive organisation proved decisive in a tightly contested fixture.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, Diallo praised his players for executing the game plan with intelligence and unity.
“What worked for us against Nigeria was team solidarity,” Diallo said.
“We played like a team—high press, counter-press, compact blocks. The players showed character and intelligence.”
The victory places defending champions Senegal at the top of Group D.
They will next face Congo, while Nigeria take on Sudan in a must-win clash next Tuesday at the same venue.
