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...
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 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 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...
Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly has revealed that Sadio Mane is in constant touch with the national team at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Teranga Lions all-time top scorer was ruled out of the tournament after suffering a leg injury earlier this month. Mane's absence was seen as a big blow to Senegal's hopes of having a good outing at the Mundial and they...
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