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CAN 2027: Massiré Sylla called up by Senegal for first time

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Massiré Sylla, a 21-year-old Union Saint-Gilloise defender, has been called up for the first time to the Senegal A team after Mamadou Sarr withdrew. The player could make his debut against Sudan on 12 and 16 November in the CAN 2027 qualifiers, according to Africa Top Sports.

Senegalese defender Massiré Sylla, 21, has made 16 starts in 17 matches this season with Union Saint-Gilloise, with one goal and two assists, reports Africa Top Sports. Trained at Diambars and having played for Pau and Norwegian club Lyn, he mainly plays in defence but can also play in midfield.

Sylla is due to join the Lions of Teranga for the two-legged tie against Sudan on 12 and 16 November in the CAN 2027 qualifiers. He could make his debut for Senegal's A team in the two matches, according to Africa Top Sports.

The call-up comes after Mamadou Sarr withdrew with an injury to his left calf. Senegal coach Patrick Vieira called up Sylla to strengthen his squad a few days before the two matches against Sudan, reports Africa Top Sports.

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