Strasbourg's on-loan defender Mamadou Sarr has chosen to represent Senegal at international level despite having represented multiple France youth teams.
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has hailed Nicolas Jackson's growing influence after the Senegalese striker impressed in the club's recent Bundesliga victory over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire confirmed their qualification for the 2026 World Cup in CAF qualifying action on Tuesday night, while Nigeria, Gabon and DR Congo will battle it out in the playoffs for a spot at the global showpiece.
Ivory Coast scored seven unanswered goals against Seychelles in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, while Senegal won 5-0 at South Sudan.
Real Betis striker Cedric Bakambu remains hopeful that DR Congo can secure a spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026 despite trailing Senegal in the qualifiers.
Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea on a season-long loan, with an option that could turn the deal permanent.