Pape Gueye has announced he is taking a break from the Senegal national team until the current coaching staff is replaced. The 27-year-old made the announcement after Senegal surrendered a 2-0 lead and lost 3-2 to Belgium after extra time in the FIFA World Cup round of 32. Gueye started the match before being substituted…
Belgium produced one of the biggest comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recovering from a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time and book a place in the last 16. Senegal looked set for victory after Habib Diarra and Ismaïla Sarr scored to give their side a deserved 2-0 lead. But Belgium…
Senegal kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign alive with a commanding 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in Toronto. The victory boosted their chances of reaching the knockout stage as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams. The Lions of Teranga finished third in Group I with three points and significantly improved their goal difference….
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 to secure a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 32. Norway booked their spot in the knockout rounds after a hard-fought victory over Senegal in New Jersey. Marcus Pedersen opened the scoring late in the first half after capitalising on a defensive error by…
Kylian Mbappe broke France’s scoring record as Les Bleus opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal. France secured all three points in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match after defeating Senegal 3-1 in New Jersey, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice to become the country’s all-time leading goalscorer. After a difficult…
Tensions are rising following a controversial AFCON final decision. Patrice Motsepe has visited Dakar amid growing backlash over the AFCON final decision involving Senegal and Morocco. The visit comes after the Confederation of African Football overturned Senegal’s 1-0 victory and awarded Morocco a 3-0 win. Senegal’s football federation has challenged the decision at the Court…
Ousmane Sonko, Prime Minister of Senegal, unveiled a draft bill that aimed to double prison terms for same-sex relations. He presented the legislation during a session in the National Assembly. This move followed a wave of arrests under existing laws. Legislative Announcement Sonko addressed lawmakers and pushed for support across parties. He stated, “Those in…
Senegal has a thriving music industry full of vibrancy. This week’s top songs on Spotify’s chart feature a mix of both domestic and external influences in music. The music comes from various genres such as hip-hop, mbalax, and Afrobeats. These songs are highly streamed by fans. Introduction to the Trends Listeners in Senegal enjoy diverse…
Senegal awarded the Cayar Offshore Shallow exploration licence to Atlas Oranto Petroleum in 2008. This Nigerian firm, founded by billionaire Arthur Eze, held the block for nearly 18 years. The area covers about 3,600 square kilometres north of the Dakar peninsula. Additionally the licence aimed to boost oil and gas exploration. However, the company conducted…
Senegal emerged victorious in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. They defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time. This win marks their second AFCON title. The Thrilling Final in Rabat Fans packed the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Both teams displayed strong defense throughout the match. Senegal controlled possession early on.However Morocco created…
