Malick Daf, the coach of Senegal, says that while reaching the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations was the team’s goal, he still wants more.

Teranga Cubs go to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia after defeating Benin 1-0 on Thursday afternoon at the Cairo International Stadium.

After appearances in 2015, 2017, and 2019, Senegal will compete in their fourth FIFA U-20 World Cup.

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“We faced a strong team who tried to put us under with the speed of their players but we changed our plan to overcome them,” head coach Malick Daf said. 

“We achieved the first and main goal of the tournament which was to qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup but we have another goal which is to win the tournament.”

The former U-17 coach quickly shifted his attention to the semi-finals, which he believes are important.

“The next match is always the most important match,” Daf emphasized.

“It doesn’t matter who we will face in the semi-finals.

“Both teams are very strong and they have our full respect and appreciation.”