Pape Thiaw

2026 WCQ: Como’s Diao choses Senegal, named in 26-man squad to face Sudan, Togo

2026 WCQ: Como’s Diao choses Senegal, named in 26-man squad to face Sudan, Togo

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 set to play Senegal in June friendly at City Ground

England set to play Senegal in June friendly at City Ground

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...

CHAN 2022: Senegal boss Thiaw never doubted title-winning credentials

CHAN 2022: Senegal boss Thiaw never doubted title-winning credentials

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...

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CHAN 2022: Ngoma takes responsibility for DR Congo’s poor outing

Democratic Republic of Congo head coach, Otis Ngoma has taken responsibility for their 3-0 loss to Senegal which confirmed their exit from the 2022 African Nations Championship. The Leopards - who finished with 10 men on the Sunday after Kevin Mondeko's red card - only earned two points which saw them finish bottom in Group B behind the Teranga Lions, Ivory Coast and Uganda. It marks...