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On the eve of the Senegal vs Egypt clash in the AFCON 2025 semifinals, the captain of the Lions of Teranga, Kalidou Koulibaly, highlighted the Pharaohs’ experience and collective strength, promising a match of the very highest level. Twenty-four hours before the highly anticipated Senegal vs Egypt clash in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, […]
Senegal booked its ticket to the semi-finals of AFCON 2025 after its victory over Mali (1-0) this Friday in Tangier. Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal of the match. Senegal takes another step toward its second Africa Cup of Nations title. The Lions of Teranga have booked their place in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals following […]
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase with two showdowns this Friday, between the Senegal–Mali derby and the explosive Morocco–Cameroon clash, for a place in the semi-finals. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase this Friday with the opening of the quarterfinals. Two prestigious fixtures are on the schedule, […]
Very satisfied with how the Africa Cup of Nations has unfolded in Morocco, Mali’s head coach Tom Saintfiet has noted only two minor inconveniences related to the weather conditions, while praising the quality of the infrastructure and the atmosphere of the tournament. The Mali head coach, Tom Saintfiet, delivered a very positive assessment of his […]
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase with a highly anticipated quarterfinal between Senegal and Mali, this Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Grand Stade Ibn Batouta in Tangier. A 100% West African clash that pits the defending champion against a Malian side still chasing its first continental title. Senegal – Mali […]
Le sélectionneur du Mali n’est pas du tout impressionné par le Sénégal, annoncé favori pour ce duel ouest-africain, alors que les deux équipes s’affrontent ce vendredi dans le cadre des quarts de finale de la CAN 2025, a annoncé ce jeudi Tom Saintfiet en conférence de presse d’avant-match. À la veille d’un quart de finale […]
Pape Thiaw spoke about the CAN 2025 quarter-final against Mali. And Senegal’s head coach said his side has come to win this West African derby. The CAN 2025 quarter-finals open this Friday, notably with a clash between Senegal and Mali. A West African derby where the winner will claim the ticket to the semi-finals. Impressive […]
With four goals to his name before the quarterfinals, the Moroccan Brahim Díaz leads a dense pack of African stars and has established himself as the standout figure of this 2025 edition. Moroccan star Brahim Díaz currently leads the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 top scorers list. With four goals to his name, the Moroccan […]
The scenario wasn’t obvious at kick-off. Surprised from the early minutes, Senegal had to show character and composure to overturn a bold Sudan and eventually prevail 3-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16. Against all odds, it was the Sudanese who struck first. In the 6th minute, Aamir Yunis Abdallah exploited space […]
Benin takes on Senegal this Tuesday as part of the third and final day of Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Already qualified for the Round of 16, the Leopards are aiming for victory against the Lions of Teranga. Here are the official lineups for both teams. Benin Marcel DANDJINOUOuorou Tamimou, Mohamed […]
Friday’s fixtures across Africa’s pitches mark the second matchday of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Saturday with several fixtures on the schedule, notably the showdown between Benin and Botswana in the early afternoon. Later, Senegal will face DR Congo, while Uganda will play Tanzania. […]
With a brace from Nicolas Jackson, Senegal easily beat Botswana (3-0) on Tuesday, as part of the opening day of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Listed as favorites to win the title, Senegal got off to an ideal start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Lions of Teranga […]
The final phase of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 continues this Tuesday with the entry of Groups C and D. Senegal, Nigeria, DR Congo and Tunisia kick off their campaigns, while Benin hopes to pull off a surprise in what already promises to be a very competitive tournament. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 […]
The Senegalese government announced the suspension of all extraditions to France, a measure unveiled on Thursday, 11 December 2025 by Minister of Justice Yacine Fall at the National Assembly during the review of her ministry’s 2026 budget. According to the minister, this decision responds to the blocking of extradition files initiated by Dakar that have […]
During the day dedicated to the memory of the victims of the 2021 to 2024 protests, Ousmane Sonko chose to deliver an unambiguous political message. The Prime Minister and leader of PASTEF told his supporters that no maneuver could prevent him from taking part in the 2029 presidential election or in other upcoming ballots. Facing […]
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye received Mariam Chabi Talata Zimé Yarou on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The Vice‑President of Benin, also Grand Chancellor of the national orders and president of the Conference of Francophone Chancellors, was on a mission in Dakar. The meeting focused on preparations for the next session of the Conference, scheduled for […]
A few weeks before the kick-off of AFCON 2025 in Morocco, Senegalese defender Moussa Niakhaté says the Teranga Lions must fully embrace their status as favorites and announces his desire to play a major role in the quest for another continental title. As Senegal enters the final stretch before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations […]
The Senegalese forward reflected on the behind-the-scenes of his 2016 transfer, saying he turned down Louis van Gaal’s approach before joining the Reds, where he would enjoy one of the best periods of his career. Al Nassr forward Sadio Mané revealed he turned down an offer from Manchester United before joining Liverpool in 2016. At […]
The political climate in Senegal has noticeably tightened since November 11, 2025. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko are now openly clashing over control of the presidential coalition “Diomaye Président”, originally created to support Faye’s candidacy in the 2024 presidential election. The head of state decided to replace Aïssatou Mbodj, a […]
Here is the full schedule of matches for the second qualifying round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The winners from this round will qualify for the final tournament. The 2026 Women’s AFCON qualifiers resume this week with the second qualifying round matches. Seeking a first appearance in the final tournament, Benin take […]
The Ivory Coast national team coach, Reynald Pedros, has called up a 23-player squad for the second qualifying round of the 2026 Women’s AFCON. The 2026 Women’s AFCON qualifiers are in the spotlight this week with the first-leg matches of the second round. Also vying for a place in the final tournament, Ivory Coast will […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised the conduct of Senegalese authorities following the disclosure of a previously undisclosed debt. In a statement published on Wednesday, October 16, 2025, the institution acknowledged the “courage” of the Senegalese government in exposing this hidden portion of its indebtedness, saying that this transparency strengthens the credibility of macroeconomic management. […]
Senegal and Tunisia will face Brazil next November in two high-profile matches aimed at fine-tuning their preparation ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Senegal and Tunisia are already thinking about AFCON 2025. And both teams will play a friendly against Brazil next November. The Lions of Teranga […]
The nine African representatives directly qualified for the 2026 World Cup are now known. Ivory Coast and Senegal secured the two final automatic tickets for the tournament on Tuesday night. In Abidjan, the Elephants gave Kenya no chance, winning 3-0 thanks to goals from Franck Kessié, Yan Diomandé and Amad Diallo. This victory gives the […]
Find out the results of the matches played this afternoon across Africa, part of the 9th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 9th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers continues this Friday, with several matches played across African pitches. In Group B, Senegal and DR Congo continue their head-to-head battle. Respectively first […]
The younger brother of former Senegalese president Macky Sall, Aliou Sall, was taken into police custody this Friday at his home in Guédiawaye, together with his wife Aïssata Sall, as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering. According to several media sources in Dakar, the measure follows an investigation opened by the Cellule nationale […]
The Senegalese government on Thursday welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, calling this development a “significant progress” toward reducing tensions in the Middle East and easing the humanitarian suffering in the Gaza Strip. In its statement, Senegal expressed its gratitude to the United States, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey for their central role […]
In an interview broadcast on September 29, 2025 on the H5 Motivation podcast, former Senegalese President Macky Sall mentioned the possibility of running for the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Although he has not officially announced his candidacy, he specified that this move would depend on the support of member states, particularly African […]
Speaking to Tuttosport, Nicolas Jackson looked back on his departure from Chelsea this summer. The Senegalese striker was loaned to Bayern Munich for one season. Loaned by Chelsea to Bayern Munich this summer, Nicolas Jackson spoke for the first time about his departure from the Blues. Dropped down the pecking order up front by Enzo […]
Check out Tuesday’s matchups for the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2025) semifinals, taking place in East Africa. After the quarterfinals, it’s time for the African Nations Championship semifinals, being held in East Africa. Four nations are vying for the two spots in the final: Morocco, Senegal, Sudan, and Madagascar. Not expected to reach this stage, […]
