Senegal – Soccer

Genoas French head coach Patrick Vieira prior to kick-off in the Italian Serie A soccer match Genoa Cfc vs Parma Calcio 1913 at Luigi Ferraris stadium in Genoa, Italy, 19 October 2025. EPA/Stringer

Senegal appoint Patrick Vieira as new head coach to replace Pape Thiaw

Patrick Vieira has been appointed Senegal's head coach as a replacement for the sacked Pape Thiaw following a difficult 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. The Lions of Teranga emerged from a very tough Group I as one of eight…

Sokhna Nogaye Tall Pene of Senegal challenged by Valerie Nekesa (l) and Fasila Adhiambo of Kenya (r) during the 2026 Womens Africa Cup of Nations football match between Senegal and Kenya at Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 28 July 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

WAFCON 2026: Senegal Beat Kenya to Keep Quarter-Final Hopes Alive

Senegal revived their quarter-final hopes with a determined 1-0 victory over Kenya thanks to Seynabou Mbengue’s first-half goal.

Pape Thiaw, head coach of Senegal during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Semi Final match between Senegal and Egypt on the 14 January 2026 at Grand Stadium Tangier in Tangier ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

International World Cup July 13, 2026

SACKED: Senegal dismiss Thiaw after disappointing World Cup campaign

Senegal have dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the country’s exit in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup, bringing an end to his tenure less than two years after taking charge.

Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy of Senegal lies on the ground after an injury during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Norway against Senegal, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, 22 June 2026. EPA/OLGA FEDOROVA

International World Cup July 11, 2026

Edouard Mendy labels Senegal’s World Cup round of 32 exit a ‘failure’

Senegal, making their fourth appearance at the global showpiece, bowed out after surrendering a two-goal lead in a thrilling 3-2 defeat to the Belgians. Senegal endured a difficult start to the tournament, losing 3-1 to France before suffering another…

$CAF President Patrice Motsepe during the CAF Press Conference in Cairo, Egypt on 29 March 2026 ©Weam Mostafa\BackpagePix$

AFCON International April 9, 2026

Patrice Motsepe Flies to Morocco as AFCON Final Dispute Intensifies

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, is set to visit Rabat this Thursday as part of ongoing efforts to address issues. The visit comes in the wake of a controversial decision by CAF's judicial…

International: Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Madagascar shine with dominant victories

International Latest Issue News March 29, 2026

International Wrap: Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Madagascar shine with dominant victories

Ivory Coast and Senegal both recorded strong performances in their international friendly matches over the weekend.

AFCON International March 26, 2026

CAS confirm Senegal appeal lodged over AFCON final decision

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has formally appealed against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) 's decision to strip them of the 2026 AFCON title and award it to Morocco. Confirming the development, CAS said in a statement: "The…

AFCON 2025: Egypt clinch Group B summit after stalemate with Angola

AFCON January 14, 2026

”Every side has ‌its weaknesses,’’ Hassan confident Egypt will overcome Senegal in Afcon semi- final CLASH

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has lauded the quality of the teams at the AFCON but says his side are prepared to overcome Senegal in their semi-final.

The Teranga Lions' victory was secured by a first-half strike from Iliman Ndiaye, while Mali's hopes of a comeback were effectively ended when captain Yves Bissouma was sent off just before halftime.

AFCON January 10, 2026

AFCON 2025: Senegal advance to semifinals after narrow victory against Mali

The Teranga Lions’ victory was secured by a first-half strike from Iliman Ndiaye, while Mali’s hopes of a comeback were effectively ended when captain Yves Bissouma was sent off just before halftime.

AFCON January 9, 2026

AFCON Quarterfinals Set Stage for High-Stakes Clashes: Mali vs Senegal, Cameroon vs Morocco

The Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals promise high drama today, with two heavyweight encounters on the card. At 18:00, Mali take on Senegal at the Grande Stade de Tanger, followed later by Cameroon’s showdown with Morocco at the Prince…