Senegal

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. ...

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...

December 30, (THEWILL) — Senegal advanced to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations following a commanding 3-0 victory over the Benin Republic in Group D. The reigning champions will progress without captain Kalidou Koulibaly, who received...

December 23, (THEWILL) — Nicolas Jackson netted twice for Senegal in their opening Africa Cup of Nations fixture, a comfortable 3-0 victory over Botswana at Grand Stade de Tanger on Tuesday. The 2021 champions began Group D with authority,...