Photos Drop as Senegal Hold First Training at the Cairo International Stadium Ahead of Egypt Clash

• Senegal held their first training at the Cairo International Stadium today ahead of their game against Egypt
• The African champions will face the North African in a blockbuster encounter for a place at the World Cup later this year
• Senegal defeated the same opponent to win the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in their history

Senegal are leaving no stone unturned after rounding up training at the Cairo International stadium on Thursday ahead of the game against Egypt.

The African champions will face the Pharaohs in Cairo for the first leg of the World Cup play-off on Friday night.

Having spent two days in Moroccan city Marrakech, the Teranga Lions arrived in Egypt on Thursday morning before training later in the day.

In photos posted on Twitter, the team led by Aliou Cisse were going through intensive exercises as they stay in shape for the big game.

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Egypt are hoping to put the disappointment of losing AFCON behind them as they seek to make a return to the World Cup by avenging the defeat against Senegal.

Meanwhile, the newly crowned African champions are chasing a third appearance at the World Cup.

Senegal arrive in Cairo ahead of Egypt clash

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Senegal will play their first game since being crowned African champions when they square up against Egypt in the World Cup play-off on Friday.

The Teranga Lions arrived in Cairo on Thursday night after two days of preparations in Marrakech, Morocco.

In photos posted on Twitter, the team led by Sadio Mané is seen leaving the Cairo International Airport.

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