# Senegal national football team upcoming matches

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/senegal-national-football-team-upcoming-matches
> Updated: 2026-09-09T21:52:36.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 3.

The Senegalese national football team is coordinating several upcoming international fixtures. Discussions have been underway between the football federations of Senegal and Comoros to organize a friendly match at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille, France, on October 3 or 4, a location chosen to accommodate large local diaspora communities.

Regarding the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers, the scheduling for the match against Mozambique has undergone significant changes. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has officially relocated its opening match, originally intended for Dakar, to the Zimpeto National Stadium in Maputo, Mozambique, on September 25, 2026. This relocation was requested by the FSF and approved by both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Mozambique Football Federation (FMF).

The decision stems from the unavailability of the Abdoulaye-Wade Stadium, which is being prepared for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games opening ceremony, and the fact that the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium’s pitch is not in optimal condition. The FSF stated the move aims to “protect player health and ensure high competition quality.”

This change results in a difficult schedule for the Senegalese team, who are now set to play two consecutive away matches in Mozambique, as they are also scheduled to face Sudan there on September 29. While the opening match will be played in Maputo, the return leg is still scheduled to take place in Senegal during the fifth matchday. The announcement has sparked backlash among Senegalese supporters on social media, with some calling for reforms in the federation’s management.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Senegal relocates CAN 2027 qualifier against Mozambique to Maputo

Senegal's opening 2027 CAN qualifier against Mozambique has been moved from Dakar to Maputo due to stadium unavailability and pitch concerns in Senegal.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-to-play-mozambique-away-in-2027-can-qualifiers

### 2026-09-07: Senegal national team to host Mozambique at Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium

Senegal's national football team will return to the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium to host Mozambique on September 25, 2026, for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-national-team-to-host-mozambique-at-lopold-sdar-senghor-stadium

### 2026-09-03: Senegal and Comoros eye friendly match in Marseille

Senegal and Comoros are negotiating to play an international friendly match at Marseille's Stade Vélodrome on October 3 or 4.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-and-comoros-eye-friendly-match-in-marseille

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