#2 They have one of the strongest squads in the tournament
Just a single reading of the Senegal squad for the African Cup of Nations has one rattling off the names of top-class talent plying their trade in the top 5 European leagues. Captained by box-to-box midfielder Chekhou Kouyate of West Ham United, Senegal have other big names such as Sadio Mane of Liverpool, Mame Biram Diouf of Stoke and Kalidou Koulibaly of Napoli, who is currently wanted by almost every major club in Europe.
While Koulibaly shores up the defence, the midfield also has the likes of Idrissa Gueye of Everton, who feeds forwards like Mane and Keita Balde Diao of Napoli to wreck havoc up top. Having played in big matches for their clubs, these players have the experience required to go far in a tournament of the nature of the African Cup of Nations.
