Senegal came from a goal down to defeat Sudan 3-1 in the first round of 16 fixture at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Afrosport reports. The Teranga Lions made it to the knockout phase for the fifth AFCON in a row after topping Group D ahead of DR Congo, Benin and Botswana, while the Falcons of Jediane qualified as one of the best third-placed teams...
Nicolas Jackson found the back of the net twice as Senegal started their quest for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations glory with a comfortable 3-0 win over Botswana at Stade Ibn Batouta in Tanger on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The Teranga Lions were crowned champions in 2019 but failed to live up to those heights at the 2021 and 2023 AFCON tournaments. They are still considered favourites...
Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Senegal forward Jackson on loan from Chelsea with the obligation to buy him at the end of 2025-26 season, Afrosport reports. The Bavarian giants had initially reached an agreement at the weekend, with the 24-year-old on his way to Munich. The deal however collapsed reportedly owing to new Chelsea striker suffering an injury in the 2-0 Premier League win...
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has ruled out Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku from Friday’s Premier League clash against West Ham United, Afrosport reports. Jackson missed Chelsea’s opening day draw against Crystal Palace due to suspension, while Nkunku was dropped from the squad despite being fully fit. Maresca confirmed that both forwards remain available for selection but stressed they are not in his plans, with their futures...
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has not ruled out the possibility of Nicolas Jackson leaving the club amid interest for his services in the ongoing summer transfer window, Afrosport reports. The 24-year-old Senegal forward has been linked with moves to Premier League sides Manchester United and Newcastle United, with the Blues reportedly looking to get double value of the £32 million he was purchased with from Villarreal...
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