"The statement denounced the "the persistence of certain rumours and information spread by parts of the press, suggesting the existence of a conflict or underlying tensions between the federation and the national coach." It specifically dismissed claims the FSF president Abdoulaye Fall and Thiaw were not on speaking terms, adding: "Beyond strictly professional and hierarchical relations, the FSF president maintains extremely cordial and fraternal ties with the national coach and all members of the technical staff.""
"They are overwhelming favourites to see off Sudan, who qualified as one of the best third-placed teams, and reach the last eight. The Sudanese have reached this stage without one of their players scoring a goal. Defeats to Algeria and Burkina Faso bookended a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea courtesy of Saul Coco's 74th-minute own goal. It is the first time Sudan have reached this stage, a remarkable achievement given the turmoil ongoing at home."
Senegal topped Group D with seven points and a 3-0 win over Benin, entering the round of 16 as strong favourites. Rumours of discord between the Senegalese Football Federation and head coach Pape Thiaw prompted an FSF statement denying any conflict and emphasising cordial, fraternal ties between president Abdoulaye Fall and the coaching staff. Senegal face Sudan, who advanced as one of the best third-placed teams and reached the last 16 for the first time despite domestic turmoil and no goals from their own players. Team news: Kalidou Koulibaly is suspended; Ilay Camara and Assane Diao are injured; Habib Diarra could start. Sudan miss Abuaagla Mohamed, Abobaker Eisa and Adil Salaheldin through injury.
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