Comoros v Senegal: starting lineups and pre-match updates for 2026 international friendly

Comoros will face Senegal at the Stade Vélodrome in an international friendly in 2026. Confirmed starting lineups and pre-match updates have been published ahead of the fixture.

Hubert Velud’s Comoros side lost their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier to Cameroon before securing a 1-0 win against Namibia, and they will be aiming to extend that winning run against Senegal. The preview warns the upcoming contest will be a challenging one for Comoros and that they must not allow their opponents to take many chances, or it will only build up pressure on them.

Senegal arrive unbeaten in their last two matches, having been held to a draw by Mozambique and then recording a 1-0 victory over Ethiopia in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Lions of Teranga are noted as likely to bring a more experienced group of players, which is cited as a potential advantage.

Zaydou Youssouf is identified as one of Comoros’ principal players, described as able to control midfield while also helping in attack; the 27-year-old provided an important assist in the previous outing and was a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. The Aston Villa star will be looking to step up his game so that he can help the Senegal national football team extend their winning run.

Nicolas Jackson has two goal contributions in the last two matches for his nation and will be deployed as a striker in this friendly; the 25-year-old is expected to create problems for Comoros.

The friendly follows the recent Africa Cup of Nations qualifier fixtures for both sides.