Senegal have confirmed the replacement for their attacking talisman Sadio Mané who was forced out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad due to injury.
The Bayern Munich superstar injured a tendon in his right fibula in his final Bundesliga game before the Qatar 2022 spectacle.
Despite the seriousness of the blow, he was named in Aliou Cisse’s 26-man squad with further medical assessments undertaken before a final decision was made.
However, the Senegal Football Federation (FSF) confirmed last week that he was set for surgery with a three-month layoff expected.
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It appeared that AS Monaco wing-back Ismail Jakobs would replace Mané but paperwork issues prevented the German-born talent from representing the Teranga Lions.
Anderlecht left-back Moussa Ndiaye, 20, has since been called-up and he received the available 10 shirt upon his arrival.
It marks a major step in the career of the former La Masia academy star who’s enjoyed a breakout season in the Belgian top-flight and will be aiming for a debut at the Mundial.
