Tag: Senegal
Huge crowd welcomes Teranga Lions in Dakar [Photos]
Fans arrived by bicycles, motorbikes, cars and on foot, bringing the otherwise busy highways to a joyous standstill. Among them…
Egypt target revenge against Senegal in World Cup play-off
The teams will meet again over two legs at the end of March in the final round of the African…
Senegal declares today holiday to celebrate Teranga Lions
After two previous final defeats in 2002 and 2019, Senegal finally claimed their first Cup of Nations title.
Sadio Mane redeems himself scoring the winner for Senegal
Senegal had previously lost two AFCON finals, finishing runners-up in 2002 and 2019, and it is now time for Mane…
Breaking: Senegal break jinx, win AFCON trophy
Sadio Mane. who earlier in the match missed a penalty, scored the winning kick for Senegal as the West African…
Senegal thrash Burkina Faso to reach AFCON finals
Mane then capped a brilliant performance with a superb finish on 87 minutes to take his country to AFCON final.
Morocco, Senegal book quarter-final places in AFCON
Senegal beat nine-man Cape Verde 2-0 to qualify, while Morocco also secured a place in the quarter final coming from…
Senegal’s ruling party loses Dakar, Zinguichor in municipal elections
The elections held Sunday were widely seen as a referendum to test Sall's popularity.
Sadio Mane wrecks Zimbabwe with 97th minute penalty
Senegal reached the final of the 2019 edition of the tournament, only to be beaten by Algeria in Cairo.
COVID-19 blow for Senegal: Mendy, Koulibaly, Diedhiou isolated
Senegal, already hit by six positive cases before they departed for the tournament, now have a threadbare squad for their…
Nigerian women crush Senegal in Volleyball Nations Cup
Nigeria beat the Senegalese team in all the sets 25-16, 25-18, 25-22
Senegal alarmed by rising COVID-19 cases
Senegal is alarmed by an "unprecedented" surge in COVID-19 cases, after reporting a record 733 cases on Wednesday.
Senegal set to produce COVID-19 vaccine, Africa’s first
Institut Pasteur of Senegal could begin producing COVID-19 vaccines next year under an agreement with Belgian biotech group Univercells.
Senegal boils after arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko
President Macky Sall of Senegal has come under fire of his compatriots after the arrest of main opposition leader Ousmane…
Senegal says new COVID-19 strain more virulent
Senegal said the strain of virus of the second wave of COVID-19 currently circulating is "more virulent" than that of…
Magigwane Shope South Africa’s ambassador to Senegal dies
South Africa’s ambassador to Senegal, Lenin Magigwane Shope, has died after an undisclosed illness in Dakar.
AFCON Qualifiers: Senegal beat Bissau, Burundi held in Nouakchott
Senegal’s Teranga Lions completed their perfect start for the Cameroon 2021 Total Africa Cup of Nations Group campaign, winning their…
Senegal to host 2021 AFCON Beach Soccer
The African Cup of Nations Beach Soccer competition will be played in the week of May 23-30, 2021, in Senegal.
Macky Sall appoints 7 new ministers, 26 old ones return
President Macky Sall of Senegal late Sunday announced the reconstitution of his cabinet with just seven new faces and 26…
Senegal’s president, Macky Sall dissolves government
Senegalese President Macky Sall has dissolved his 32-strong government team with immediate effect.
COVID-19 kills Pape Diouf, ex-Olympique Marseille boss
Pape Diouf, former president of French football club Olympique Marseille, died in Senegal Tuesday night of COVID-19.
Curfews in Senegal, South Africa over coronavirus
Senegal and South Africa issued curfews Monday as part of measures against the novel coronavirus, which has claimed more than…
Senegal reports 11 more cases of coronavirus
Senegal's Ministry of Health and Social Action on Friday confirmed 11 more cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Coronavirus hits Senegal, Tunisia
Two African countries, Senegal and Tunisia have confirmed cases of the deadly Coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Senegal joins Nigeria
A French man has brought coronavirus to Senegal, the country’s Ministry of Health and Social Action confirmed on Monday.Trump
Akon builds Akon City in Senegal
American Musician and entrepreneur, Akon said he has finalised the agreement for a new city in Senegal to be named…
Senegal in tears, dumped out by Spain in U-17 World Cup
Senegal, Africa’s last team in the 2019 U-17 World Cup in Brazil, were sent home by Spain on Wednesday, joining…
Senegal’s beach soccer team win COPA Lagos again
The Sand Terranga Lions of Senegal were on Sunday once again crowned champions of the 2019 COPA Lagos as they…
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Senegal thrash USA
FIFA U-17 World Cup Tournament debutants Senegal overcame the setback of conceding a goal to USA after just three minutes…
Match Report: How Algeria sank Senegal for AFCON title
Baghdad Bounedjah's early goal propelled Algeria to a first Africa Cup of Nations title in 29 years after a fiery…