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The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations is fast approaching and the teams taking part are keen to begin their run in the tournament, with an eye on the ultimate prize.
The 2012 Afcon takes place from January 21 to February 12, and will be co-hosted by Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
Some teams will be experiencing their first participation at the competition, while others will be aiming to write their names in the record books as Africa's best when the final takes place at the Stade d'Angondje in Libreville on February 12.
Goal.com introduces you to the 16 teams that will be taking part in this highly-anticipated competition. Here we profile the Teranga Lions of Senegal.
The 2012 Afcon takes place from January 21 to February 12, and will be co-hosted by Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
Some teams will be experiencing their first participation at the competition, while others will be aiming to write their names in the record books as Africa's best when the final takes place at the Stade d'Angondje in Libreville on February 12.
Goal.com introduces you to the 16 teams that will be taking part in this highly-anticipated competition. Here we profile the Teranga Lions of Senegal.
| AFCON HISTORY |
| Previous Appearances: |
1965, 1968, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1994, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 |
| Best Performance: |
Runners-up: 2002 |
| HOW THEY QUALIFIED FOR AFCON 2012 |
| GROUP E WINNER Senegal started their qualifying campaign with a 4-2 away win over DR Congo before handing Mauritius a 7-0 drubbing and edging rivals Cameroon 1-0 in Dakar. A goalless draw against Cameroon in Yaounde and two straight wins over DR Congo and Mauritius finished their unbeaten campaign with 16 points. |
| AMARA TRAORE | Coach |
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The 46-year-old came on board in 2009 when the brilliant 2002 World Cup generation was dwindling away. Initially deemed awkward and inexperienced, Traore set up a new team composed mainly of young professionals, whose cohesion has yielded results and praise for the local manager. |
| MAMADOU NIANG | Captain |
| The 32-year-old is a striker with immense focus, who easily adapts to the structure of any game. His pace and close control make him a tough challenge for his markers. His accurate finishing has often earned him the top scorer accolade with his clubs and with the national team. |
| MOUSSA SOW | Star Player |
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Moussa Sow finished top scorer of Ligue 1 with 25 goals last season and is an asset to the Teranga Lions. His intelligence, creativity and composure often open personal goal-scoring chances or timely and defence-splitting assists, which collectively contribute to the progress of his teams. |
| LAMINE GASSAMA | Young Talent |
| The Olympique Lyonnais man has shown stunning tackling ability and bravery in his right-back role and those attributes earned him a call-up to the French Under-21 side, before he chose to play for Senegal's senior team earlier this year. The 22-year-old has great potential. |
| PROBABLE STARTING XI |
| Traore has been faithful to his 4-4-2 formation, which relies heavily on defenders Diawara, Diakhate and Sall to help Diame and Dia drive the midfield forward. |
 (4-4-2) Coundoul Sane, Diawara, Sall, Traore Remi, Ndoye, Diame, Dia Niang, Sow |
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| WCQ | Angola - Senegal | 6/7/13 1:00 AM BST |
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Papiss Cissé
Striker Newcastle United |
2 | 0 |
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Dame Ndoye
Striker Senegal |
2 | 0 |
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Moussa Sow
Striker Fenerbahce |
1 | 0 |
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Ibrahima
Striker Senegal |
1 | 0 |
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Sadio Mané
Striker Senegal |
1 | 0 |
