At least 56 migrants have died in a series of shipwrecks off the coasts of Senegal and Greece, prompting the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to renew its call for stronger international action against human smuggling networks and expanded legal migration opportunities.
Nigeria and Senegal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with discussions focusing on regional security, trade, investment and economic integration following the formal accreditation of Nigeria’s ambassador to the West African country.
Patrick Vieira has been appointed the new head coach of the Senegal national team, returning to the country of his birth.
The former France international and Arsenal captain replaces Pape Thiaw after Senegal's disappointing World Cup round-of-16 exit.
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July 12, (THEWILL) — The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the Teranga Lions' exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The decision comes after Senegal's disappointing Round of 32 elimination, with the federation...
June 26 (THEWILL) — Senegal delivered one of the most devastating performances of the FIFA World Cup group stage on Friday, crushing 10-man Iraq 5-0 in a one-sided Group I encounter that confirmed the Lions of Teranga as genuine...
January 29, (THEWILL) — The Confederation of African Football has handed down substantial penalties to both Senegal and Morocco following serious disciplinary breaches during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Final. The CAF Disciplinary Board found violations of...
January 19, (THEWILL) — Senegal won their second Africa Cup of Nations title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco in Rabat on Sunday, but the final descended into chaos following extraordinary refereeing controversies.
Pape Gueye struck...
January 14, (THEWILL) — Senegal defeated Egypt 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangier, with Sadio Mane once again proving the difference against the Pharaohs.
The forward's 78th-minute strike sent Senegal through to Sunday's final against either...
January 09, (THEWILL) — Senegal advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals with a 1-0 victory over Mali in a match that saw the opponents reduced to 10 men. Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal of the...
January 03, (THEWILL) — Senegal overturned an early deficit to defeat Sudan 3-1 in the African Cup of Nations last 16 at Grand Stade de Tanger. Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye netted twice before the interval, with Ibrahim Mbaye adding...
An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has dismissed a petition seeking the dissolution of a marriage that has lasted over 43 years, ruling that lack of love and mutual respect between spouses does not, on its own, constitute sufficient legal grounds for divorce.
