The Comoros face Senegal in an international friendly at the CEPAC Velodrome in Marseille on Sunday, 4 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 13:00 GMT.
Comoros manager Hubert Velud is expected to retain the momentum of his side’s victory over Namibia as they prepare to face the Lions of Teranga.
Velud is likely to select a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to limit Senegal’s attacking threat while allowing his team to move forward quickly when possession is regained.
Comoros probable XI
Goalkeeper: Yannick Pandor
Defenders: Warmed Omari, Idris Mohamed, Bendjaloud Youssouf, Mohamed Abdallah
Midfielders: Iyad Mohamed, Yacine Bourhane, Aymeric Ahmed, Zaydou Youssouf, Kassim Hadji
Forward: Aboubacar Ali
Senegal will also use the match as preparation, with Patrick Vieira expected to keep the same system deployed against Ethiopia.
The Senegal manager will be looking to improve his team’s cohesion, sharpen their attacking play and resolve the final details before the side’s upcoming competitive fixtures.
Senegal probable XI
Goalkeeper: Yehvann Diouf
Defenders: Mamadou Sarr, Sadibou Sane, Malang Sarr
Midfielders: Pape Matar Sarr, Lamine Camara, Ibrahim Mbaye, El Hadji Malick Diouf
Forwards: Issa Soumare, Abdallah Sima, Nicolas Jackson
The meeting in Marseille will give both teams the opportunity to assess their options and build rhythm in an international setting. Comoros will seek to follow up their win against Namibia, while Senegal will aim to use the fixture to strengthen their collective performance after their match against Ethiopia.
The pre-match betting prices list Comoros at 5.00 to win, with a draw priced at 3.30 and a Senegal victory at 1.70.