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Senegal’s Ibrahim Mbaye breaks national team record after standout display
Ibrahim Mbaye set a new milestone for Senegal after he scored and created a goal at just 17 years, 9...
Idrissa Gueye hails Iliman Ndiaye as future African Ballon d’Or contender
Idrissa Gueye delivers high praise to his Everton and Senegal teammate Iliman Ndiaye, expressing strong belief in the young forward’s...
Moussa Niakhaté reflects on Senegal’s defeat to Brazil ahead of AFCON and World Cup
Senegal’s 0-2 loss to Brazil provided a sobering moment for the team, with defender Moussa Niakhaté speaking candidly about the...
Nigeria squad and officials boycott training over bonus dispute ahead of 2026 World Cup playoff
Nigeria’s Super Eagles and their technical team refused to train in Rabat on Tuesday as frustration over unpaid bonuses spilled...
Youssouf Mulumbu predicts fiery Senegal–DR Congo showdown at AFCON 2025
Former DR Congo captain Youssouf Mulumbu has stoked anticipation ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, declaring that the...
Christopher Katongo: AFCON has grown in quality, identity and belief
Christopher Katongo says AFCON has become a stage where every nation carries a genuine belief it can win. The Zambia...
Tunisia suffer major setback as Aïssa Laïdouni ruled out of AFCON
Tunisia have been dealt a major setback ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with midfielder Aïssa Laïdouni ruled...
Gambian star Yankuba Minteh could join Liverpool, says Tom Saintfiet
Tom Saintfiet believes Yankuba Minteh could soon join Liverpool. The Belgian coach, who once managed the Gambian national team, expressed...
Maguette Ndiaye retires after two decades of distinguished refereeing
Senegalese referee Maguette Ndiaye has announced his retirement after more than two decades in football. At 39, he ends a...
Cameroonian goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa nears move to Greek side Panargiakos
Fabrice Ondoa is close to joining Greek second division club Panargiakos after advanced negotiations between both parties. The Cameroonian goalkeeper...
Thierry Henry hails Sadio Mané’s brilliance: “I’ve Always Said It, He’s an Exceptional Player”
Thierry Henry has showered praise on Senegalese forward Sadio Mané, describing him as one of the most complete and inspiring...
Senegalese goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye earns CAF Young Female Footballer of the Year nomination
Adji Ndiaye has earned a nomination for the CAF Young Female Footballer of the Year award after a remarkable season...
Eric Sekou Chelle revives Nigeria’s Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Eric Sekou Chelle has reignited Nigeria’s World Cup dream by guiding the Super Eagles back to winning form in the...
Sadio Mané reveals Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence on his stunning free kick against Mauritania
Sadio Mané delivered a moment of brilliance for Senegal in their World Cup qualifier against Mauritania, scoring a superb free...
Vincent Aboubakar’s move to Neftçi Baku collapses after salary dispute
Vincent Aboubakar will not join Neftçi Baku after negotiations between the Cameroonian striker and the Azerbaijani club broke down. The...
Senegal plans friendlies with Brazil, USA, and African rivals ahead of 2026 World Cup
Senegal will continue fine-tuning their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Ismaïla Sarr closes in on El Hadji Diouf’s scoring record for Senegal
Ismaïla Sarr’s brace against South Sudan brought him within touching distance of Senegal legend El Hadji Diouf in the nation’s...
Aristide Bancé defends Burkinabe striker Mohamed Konaté after fan criticism
Former Burkina Faso international Aristide Bancé has defended Mohamed Konaté after the striker faced backlash from fans following the Stallions’...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admits rage fueled his red card after four-goal heroics for Gabon
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang delivered a masterclass for Gabon, scoring four goals in a thrilling 4-3 victory over Gambia in the 2026...