Revealed: Mane leads Senegal XI to face Cape Verde in Afcon 2021 knockout clash

The Chelsea shot-stopper managed to keep a clean sheet against Malawi on his return after recovering from Covid-19 and has kept his place in the team.

The Bayern Munich man has been mostly used as an attacking right-winger in this tournament but returned to the right-back position in the last game against Guinea. After impressing, he will play in that role again on Tuesday.

Ciss has started the last two matches and has been preferred today at the expense of AC Milan's Fode Ballo.

After Covid-19 sidelined Koulibaly from Senegal's first two group games, he returned to help them keep another clean sheet, against Malawi. He hopes to keep another one against the Islanders.

The Paris Saint-Germain defender will partner his skipper at the heart of the Senegal defence.

He comes in to replace the suspended Cheikhou Kouyate. The latter has been booked twice in the competition.

The Paris Saint-Germain player partners Kouyate in protecting Senegal's defence.

He will be expected to create chances for the attackers and take those that come his way. After his Leicester City struggles, this is a perfect chance to show his quality.

The Liverpool star has scored once, from a penalty, in the ongoing campaign.

Famara will be plying his trade on the left-wing, replacing Mouhamadou Diallo who struggled against Malawi.

Another newcomer in this Terange Lions squad, having made his debut in September 2021. He has been given another chance to prove his worth for the Teranga Lions.