Boulaye Dia he contracted malaria during the retreat of Senegal. THE Lions of Teranga they are currently involved in the match against Burkina Faso, a match valid for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. However, as can be seen from the official lineup of the national team and from the list of players on the bench, the Lazio striker is missing.
According to what was reported by the Senegalese Federation, Dia remained in Dakar and did not leave with the rest of the team towards Bamako. At the moment the Biancoceleste player is under observation by the Senegal medical staff to deal with the necessary treatments.
The official note from Senegal
“The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) informs the public that the players Boulaye Dia and Lamine Camara will be withdrawn from the Burkina Faso-Senegal match on Thursday 14 November 2024. Boulaye Dia had an attack of malaria on the day of departure for Bamako, which is why he remained in Dakar to continue treatment. As for Lamine Camara, in the last two training sessions he felt pain in his adductors. The national team doctors are following carefully the evolution of the health status of the two players”.