Senegal coach Bruno Metsu will have a nearly fully fit squad to choose from when his side play Uruguay in their bid to secure qualification from Group A on Tuesday.
Metsu, currently working with UAE club Al Ain and Henri Kasperczak, former manager of the Tunisian and Malian national teams, were included in the NFA's shortlist even though they never applied for the job.
Former trainer of Senegal, Bruno Metsu - who recently won the UAE league title with Al Ain and Turkish coach Mushin Ertugal are being considered as viable alternatives if they are unable to reach a deal with Tigana.