Kalidou Koulibaly

Koulibaly gets first career league title as Al-Hilal fends off Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr to win Saudi Pro League

11 May 2024

Senegalese international Kalidou Koulibaly claimed the first-ever league title of his career after Al-Hilal were crowned the 2023–24 Saudi Pro League champion on Saturday following their 4-1 win over Al-Hazm at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. The former Napoli and Chelsea man anchored the backline for Al-Hilal, who won their 19th league title and their fourth in five seasons, as they emerged as champions with...

AFCON 2023: Five stars that will be absent from the knockout phase

AFCON 2023: Nsue, Lamine Camara headline group stage best XI

by Kunle Fayiga

26 January 2024

Emilio Nsue and Lamine Camara were the headline names of the AFCON 2023 best eleven of the group stage unveiled by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Nsue was the star of the group stage with his five goals including a hat-trick against Guinea-Bissau ensuring the National Thunder made it to the knockout phase for the fourth time. Camara, who is the reigning African Young Player...

AFCON 2023: Koulibaly reveals Senegal’s historic mission in Ivory Coast

by Taiye Taiwo

14 January 2024

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly said they will approach each of their group fixtures like a final as they aim to defend their Africa Cup of Nations trophy. Aliou Cisse's men will kick-off their challenge for a second continental crown against the Gambia at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium on Monday. The Al Hilal defender led the Teranga Lions to success in Cameroon two years ago and...

AFCON 2023: ‘Best one yet!’ – Senegal’s Koulibaly predicts tournament outcome

by Ibikunle Salako

11 January 2024

Senegal captain and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations champion Kalidou Koulibaly has tipped the upcoming AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast to be the best one yet. With the top teams on the continent present in the tournament this time around, the Saudi-based defender believes African fans will get the best showing from their respective national sides. “I think that the Côte d’Ivoire edition will be the...

AFCON 2023: Mane, Mendy & injured Gueye included in Senegal squad

by Taiye Taiwo

29 December 2023

Two-time African Footballer of the Year, Sadio Mane has been summoned by Aliou Cisse as Senegal aim to defend their title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 27-man list that was announced on Friday also includes five injured players - Everton's Idrissa Gueye, Nampalys Mendy, Boulaye Dia, Seny Dieng and Youssouph Sabaly who have been out of action at their respective clubs in recent...

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