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Senegal sack Thiaw after disappointing World Cup campaign

Despite reaching the World Cup knockout stages, Senegal believe the time is right to begin a new era and have sacked Pape Thiaw.

By Collins Godfrey · 12 Jul 2026

World Cup 2026

Late Drama Haunts African Trio as Ivory Coast, DR Congo and Senegal All Concede in 86th Minute

Ivory Coast, DR Congo, and Senegal all suffered heartbreaking World Cup setbacks after conceding crucial goals in the 86th minute, with each strike triggering dramatic late turnarounds.

By David Ale · 4 Jul 2026

World Cup 2026

Africa Shocks the World as Nine Teams Reach World Cup Knockout Stage

Nine African countries have reached the Round of 32 in a historic moment for African football.

By Michael Evalls · 28 Jun 2026

World Cup 2026

History in the Making: Messi, Mbappé, Dembélé, Morocco and Pape Gueye Lead Record-Breaking 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has witnessed a wave of historic achievements. Lionel Messi has become the tournament's all-time leading scorer, Kylian Mbappé is now France's record goalscorer, Ousmane Dembélé, Morocco and Pape Gueye have all etched their names into the history books, while the tournament itself has become the highest-scoring World Cup ever.

By David Ale · 27 Jun 2026

World Cup 2026

Haaland Brace Fires Norway Into World Cup Knockout Stages After Victory Over Senegal

Marcus Pedersen opened the scoring before Erling Haaland netted a decisive brace as Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 to secure qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32..

By David Ale · 23 Jun 2026

World Cup 2026

France Lays the Ghost of 2002 to Rest After Overcoming Senegal

In 2002, Les Bleus lost in one of the biggest World Cup shocks of all time.

By Collins Godfrey · 17 Jun 2026

World Cup 2026

Koulibaly Criticizes U.S. World Cup Travel Ban on Africans Following Senegal 3-1 Defeat to France

"Why Can't Africans Have Their People?" — Kalidou Koulibaly has questioned why his country’s fans have been hamstrung in their attempts to support the national team during the World Cup, hitting out at the strict United States travel bans affecting several African nations.

By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 17 Jun 2026

World Cup 2026

Mbappe Display as France Begin World Cup Journey in Style

Kylian Mbappe starred as France defeated Senegal, while Michael Olise continued his rise as one of football's most exciting young stars.

By Michael Evalls · 16 Jun 2026

World Cup 2026

A Familiar Foe: Senegal Take on France in Heavyweight World Cup Challenge

France head into the 2026 World Cup campaigns as one of the clear favourites. Their recent form in the big stage is also an indication that the French side would have a great run, having played in the finals in the last two editions, winning one and being runner up at the other.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 16 Jun 2026