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Futsal: Senegal learn their opponents for Dakar YOG

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Senegal’s women’s and men’s teams are due to take part in the futsal events at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The matches are scheduled from 1 to 7 November at Dakar Arena and the Iba Mar Diop complex.

Senegal’s women’s and men’s national teams know their opponents for the group stage of the futsal tournament at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), Senego reports. The matches will be played from 1 to 7 November, with Fiji, Venezuela, Ukraine, Argentina, Panama and Afghanistan among the teams on the programme.

The matches will start at 5.30pm and take place at the Iba Mar Diop complex and Dakar Arena. Senegal’s women’s team will face Fiji, Ukraine and Venezuela, opponents already announced for this group stage.

Futsal completes Senegal’s participation in the YOG being held in Dakar in 2026. The preparation of other Senegalese disciplines for the Games includes beach volleyball and men’s gymnastics.

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