Moussa Niakhaté withdraws from Senegal squad ahead of October matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Moussa Niakhaté has withdrawn from the Senegal national team ahead of their match against Comoros on October 4. The Lyon defender sustained an undisclosed injury while with the squad and underwent an MRI in Marseille. Following the examination, it was decided he would return to his club, Olympique Lyonnais. Niakhaté has played eight matches in all competitions this season, including three in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds.
- •Niakhaté is 30 years old and plays for Lyon.
- •He was a key player, often rarely rested this season.
- •Senegal faces Comoros on October 4.
- •Niakhaté underwent an MRI to assess his injury.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Lyon’s Moussa Niakhaté withdraws from Senegal squad
"Moussa Niakhaté (30) has been forced to withdraw from the Senegal squad for the current international break, as confirmed by the federation on Thursday evening. The defender has returned to his club,...
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