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2026 World Cup qualifiers: Darwin Nunez temporarily cleared to join Uruguay after ban suspension

Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has linked up with the Uruguay national team for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Ecuador, Afrosport reports. This comes after his five-match ban, imposed following a brawl involving Uruguay players and Colombian fans during the Copa America semi-final, was temporarily lifted. Nunez had already served two games of the suspension, but the case has now been referred to...

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Copa America 2024: John Yeboah assist not enough as Ecuador comeback ends in defeat

by Kunle Fayiga

5 July 2024

John Yeboah came off the bench to provide a late assist for Ecuador in the 2024 Copa America quarter-finals against reigning champions Argentina but it was not enough as it ended in a penalty shootout loss after a 1-1 draw in regular time. The Tricolor started the game brightly in Houston, putting the Albiceleste under intense pressure in the opening minutes. They however fell behind in...

World Cup: Did Senegal underwhelm or exceed expectations in Qatar?

by Kunle Fayiga

7 September 2024

There were high expectations for African teams performing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, especially the prospect of reaching the semi-finals for the very first time, and the bulk of it fell on Senegal. It is not hard to understand why. The Teranga Lions are the reigning African champions after beating Egypt on penalties at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations held in Cameroon back in...

Senegal coach Cisse dedicates World Cup feat to injured Mane

by Kunle Fayiga

30 November 2022

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse has dedicated the Teranga Lions' 2-1 win over Ecuador at the 2022 FIFA World Cup to injured Bayern Munich talisman Sadio Mane. The West African giants have had to do without their all-time top scorer who is recovering from a knee injury he sustained just before the mundial in Qatar. Despite doubts about Senegal's display in Mane's absence, the reigning African...

Senegal record Africa’s first win at 2022 World Cup

by Kunle Fayiga

26 November 2022

Senegal recorded their first win and Africa's first as well at the 2022 World Cup, defeating hosts Qatar 2-0 at the Al Thumama Stadium on Friday afternoon. The Teranga Lions lost their opening match 2-0 to the Netherlands while the Qataris lost to Ecuador in their own opener. This match was therefore an important one in both sides quest to make it to the Round of...

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2026 World Cup qualifiers: Darwin Nunez temporarily cleared to join Uruguay after ban suspension

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World Cup: Did Senegal underwhelm or exceed expectations in Qatar?

Senegal coach Cisse dedicates World Cup feat to injured Mane

Senegal record Africa’s first win at 2022 World Cup

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