The Senegalese national football team has revealed its squad for two crucial World Cup qualifying matches, featuring a number of top players who have their roots, upbringing, and training in Europe. This particular selection follows a budding trend where African players are increasingly opting to play for the national teams of their home countries, as seen in the case of Assane Diao. Despite spending most of his life in Spain since the tender age of one, Diao has chosen to represent Senegal rather than Spain, a decision that has intrigued many fans. France 24’s Caitlin Kelly provides further insights into this development.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250315-world-cup-assane-diao-has-chosen-to-play-for-senegal-over-spain