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Senegal concluded their latest international window on a high, drawing 1-1 with Ireland before sealing a commanding 3-1 victory over England—a result that highlighted the growing tactical maturity of head coach Pape Thiaw. Across both fixtures, Thiaw called up 26 players, handing game time to 22 of them. Only Cheikh Niasse, Mory Diaw, Idrissa Gueye […]
Senegal defeated England 3–1 in a high-profile international friendly at Nottingham Stadium on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in African football and delivering a major boost to coach Pape Thiaw amid mounting scrutiny. The match, held on English soil, saw Senegal display tactical maturity and attacking precision against one of Europe’s most formidable sides. While […]
The head coach of Senegal, Pape Thiaw, was full of praise for his players on Tuesday night after their spirited 3-1 comeback victory against England. The Teranga Lions locked horns with the Three Lions on Tuesday in an international friendly match played at the City Group in Nottingham. Despite an early goal from Harry Kane […]
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has expressed confidence ahead of his side’s international friendly against the Republic of Ireland, set to take place Friday evening at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Thiaw emphasised the importance of delivering a solid performance and securing a win, as the Lions of Teranga prepare to […]
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Malick Thiaw has once again been left out of Senegal’s national team squad, as head coach Pape Thiaw confirmed the AC Milan defender’s omission from the upcoming friendlies against Ireland and England. Despite ongoing discussions between the player and the Senegalese Football Federation, the 22-year-old was not included in the latest call-up, a decision that […]
Senegal will head into their June friendlies without one of their most prominent figures, Sadio Mané. The former Liverpool forward, who missed the 2022 World Cup due to injury, has once again been left out of the squad announced by coach Pape Thiaw ahead of matches against Ireland and England. Mané’s omission marks a significant […]
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw will announce his squad on Tuesday, May 27, for two high-profile international friendlies scheduled for early June against the Republic of Ireland and England. The Senegalese Football Federation has confirmed that the official unveiling of the selected players will take place during a press conference at 11:00 a.m. local time. […]
Lamine Sané has called for patience as Pape Thiaw begins to shape a new chapter for the Senegal national team. Speaking to 13football, the former Lions captain urged supporters to allow the current head coach the time and space to build his vision during what he described as a transitional period for the side. The […]
Senegalese midfielder Cheikhou Kouyaté has called for patience as national team head coach Pape Thiaw embarks on a new era with the Lions. Despite being without a club, Kouyaté remains an influential figure in the squad and has defended the manager against mounting criticism. Addressing concerns over Senegal’s recent performances, the veteran insisted that modern […]
The head coach of Senegal, Pape Thiaw has expressed his determination to guide his team to victory against Togo in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next week. The gaffer was left disappointed on Saturday after his team was held to a goalless draw in their Round 5 encounter in Group B. Speaking […]
