SENEGAL

Pape Thiaw

Suspension fears won’t derail Senegal’s plans for Egypt

With seven Senegalese players walking a suspension tightrope ahead of the final, head coach Pape Thiaw insists this will not influence his plans as the Lions of Teranga prepare to field a full-strength side against Egypt in tonight’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal.

Mo Salah

Trézéguet points to Salah’s influence in Egypt’s AFCON title push

Egypt's national team captain and Liverpool star, Mohamed Salah, is hungry for his maiden Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, and just like the rest of the team, he’s putting in extra effort to achieve that.

Kalidou Koulibaly

Koulibaly downplays favourites tag as Senegal march into AFCON semis

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has downplayed the favourites tag bestowed on his team as they continue to assert their dominance at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

senegal-goal-v-mali-afcon-semi-9-january-2026-(bpp)16

AFCON: Senegal first to reach semifinals with narrow win over Mali

Senegal booked their place in the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after edging past Mali 1-0 at the Tangier Grand Stadium on Friday evening.

Riedoh Berdien

Riedoh Berdien - the South African playing key role in Mali’s AFCON ambitions

When Mali enters the West African battle against their neighbours, Senegal, in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal at the Ibn Batouta stadium in Tangier later today, a South African, Riedoh Berdien, will play a prominent role.

senegal-team-celebration16

Senegal book spot in AFCON quarterfinals after coming from behind to beat Sudan

Pape Gueye netted a brace as Senegal booked their spot in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to beat Sudan 3-1 in Tangier on Saturday.

Editors Pick