The Senegal national football team has arrived in Paris ahead of an international friendly match against Peru. The squad's arrival was notably low-key compared to the massive celebrations that followed their Africa Cup of Nations victory earlier in the year.
Key player Sadio Mané is absent from the squad for the March international window. The Al Nassr forward is recovering from a muscle injury sustained in late February, which has ruled him out of selection.
The team's last major public appearance together was on January 20, 2026, during a trophy parade in Dakar to celebrate their AFCON title. They traveled through the city on an open-top bus, presenting the cup to thousands of supporters.
The friendly against Peru is part of the team's preparations for upcoming World Cup qualifiers and the 2026 AFCON title defense. Coach Aliou Cissé is expected to use the match to evaluate other squad options in Mané's absence.
