Senegal have parted ways with head coach Pape Thiaw following the team’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Senegalese Football Federation announced on Sunday that it had begun proceedings to relieve Thiaw and the entire national team coaching staff of their duties after a meeting of its executive committee. “Following a meeting…
France kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in impressive fashion with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in a thrilling Group I encounter on Tuesday, inspired by a brilliant brace from captain Kylian Mbappé. The Real Madrid forward delivered another memorable World Cup performance, scoring twice and setting new milestones as Les Bleus began…
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has declared that the controversy surrounding the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final is firmly in the past as the Lions of Teranga shift their full attention to their FIFA World Cup campaign and a high-profile opening clash against France. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s Group I encounter at MetLife Stadium…
The ECOWAS Parliament is set to convene a Delocalized Joint Committee Meeting in Dakar, Senegal, from June 15 to 19, 2026, to explore strategies for scaling up renewable energy and accelerating rural electrification across West Africa. The meeting, themed “Harnessing Renewable Energy for Rural Electrification and Empowerment of Rural Economies in the ECOWAS Region: The Role…
Senegal will once again parade the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in front of home fans during their international friendly against Gambia at the Stade Abdoulaye Wade. According to the Senegalese Football Federation, the trophy presentation will take place as part of a pre-match ceremony featuring entertainment and live performances before kickoff. This move underscores…
Senegal has officially lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to challenge the withdrawal of their AFCON 2025 title. A member of the Senegalese Football Federation’s Executive Committee stated that the country would approach the process with composure and clarity, emphasizing a strategic and measured effort to defend its interests.
The Senegal government has called for an independent international investigation into alleged corruption after the Confederation of African Football overturned their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 victory and awarded the title to Morocco. The controversy began during the final in Rabat when Senegalese players briefly walked off the pitch in protest after Morocco were awarded a late penalty. Although captain Sadio Mane persuaded them…
Morocco’s football federation has announced plans to appeal disciplinary sanctions and fines imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal last month. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) was fined a total of $315,000, in addition to bans handed to two Moroccan…
Senegal’s coach, Pape Thiaw, has been banned for five matches by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco on January 18, 2026, which Senegal won 1-0 after extra time. In a statement released on Wednesday, CAF cited Thiaw for “unsporting conduct” and “bringing the game…
The Moroccan Football Federation has formally reported incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA following protests during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. In a statement issued on Monday, the federation said Senegal’s protests during added time of normal play on Sunday night led to…
