Al Nassr star Sadio Mane was a surprise omission as Senegal manager Pape Thiaw announced his 26-man squad ahead of friendlies against Ireland and England next month, Afrosport reports. Thiaw explained Mane asked to be excused from the squad for personal reasons which he respected. "It's a personal decision that is his private business, and I respect that as a coach," he said in a news...
Como forward Assane Diao has decided to represent Senegal instead of Spain and has been named in the 26-man squad released by head coach Pape Thiaw for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Afrosport reports. Diao, who has represented Spain’s youth teams, has scored five goals in 10 Serie A matches for Como this season and has been in the middle of an international tussle...
England are set to play Senegal in an international friendly at the City Ground in June, Afrosport reports. According to The Athletic, the Football Association has invited the Teranga Lions to be the opposition for the post-season match that will give new manager Thomas Tuchel the opportunity to learn more about the players he has inherited from Gareth Southgate. If all the details are finalised, the...
Senegal manager Pape Thiaw has revealed he always believed in his team following their triumph at the 2022 African Nations Championship in Algeria. The Teranga Lions defeated hosts Algeria 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation and extra time to win their first-ever CHAN title, thereby becoming the first team from West Africa to achieve such a feat. They also became the first team...
Senegal manager Pape Thiaw said they have their sights on bringing the 2022 African Nations Championship trophy home after beating Madagascar 1-0 in the semi-final. An early goal by Pape Diallo was more than enough for the Teranga Lions to reach their first-ever CHAN final, where they will face hosts Algeria. It will be a rematch of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations final which the...
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