Senegal
News from Senegal
Senegal team doctor 'trained as a gynaecologist', federation president says - Reuters
Senegal team doctor 'trained as a gynaecologist', federation president says Reuters
July 14, 2026Senegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit
Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.
July 12, 2026Senegal fire coach Thiaw after disappointing World Cup - Reuters
Senegal fire coach Thiaw after disappointing World Cup Reuters
July 12, 2026How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?
As England prepare to face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday how do Thomas Tuchel's side prepare for their main threat - star striker Erling Haaland?
July 10, 2026Gueye says unavailable for Senegal duty under current coaching set-up - Reuters
Gueye says unavailable for Senegal duty under current coaching set-up Reuters
July 2, 2026Tielemans scores late extra-time penalty to send Belgium into last 16
Belgium score two late goals to force extra time against Senegal where Youri Tielemans scores a late penalty following a VAR review as Belgium win 3-2 to reach the last 16.
July 1, 2026Belgium stage stunning comeback to sink Senegal in extra time - Reuters
Belgium stage stunning comeback to sink Senegal in extra time Reuters
July 1, 2026Senegal's Pape Gueye gets start against Belgium - Reuters
Senegal's Pape Gueye gets start against Belgium Reuters
July 1, 2026Senegal ready to face Belgium in 'new competition' after difficult group stage - Reuters
Senegal ready to face Belgium in 'new competition' after difficult group stage Reuters
July 1, 2026Belgium not taking anything for granted in Senegal last-32 clash - Reuters
Belgium not taking anything for granted in Senegal last-32 clash Reuters
July 1, 2026Gueye double helps five-star Senegal keep World Cup hopes alive and send Iraq home - Reuters
Gueye double helps five-star Senegal keep World Cup hopes alive and send Iraq home Reuters
June 26, 2026Senegal in trouble but World Cup dream not dead, coach says - Reuters
Senegal in trouble but World Cup dream not dead, coach says Reuters
June 23, 2026Ecstatic Norway row their way to knockout stage with win over Senegal - Reuters
Ecstatic Norway row their way to knockout stage with win over Senegal Reuters
June 23, 2026Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers
Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.
June 18, 2026'Magnifique!' All the angles of Mbappe's long-range strike
Watch all the angles of Kylian Mbappe's second goal in France's 3-1 win over Senegal.
June 16, 2026Highlights: Mbappe stars as France beat Senegal
Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal in Group I.
June 16, 2026Mbappe double fires France to impressive win over Senegal - Reuters
Mbappe double fires France to impressive win over Senegal Reuters
June 16, 2026No thoughts of revenge as France start World Cup against Senegal, says Deschamps - Reuters
No thoughts of revenge as France start World Cup against Senegal, says Deschamps Reuters
June 15, 2026World Cup teams reject Ceferin 'uninteresting' claim
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has been criticised for reportedly claiming the World Cup expansion for the 2026 finals has led to 'uninteresting' games.
June 14, 2026'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
June 7, 2026Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.
May 26, 2026Senegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns
Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.
May 25, 2026Senegal's president sacks PM and former ally after months-long feud
Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.
May 23, 2026HIV patients in Senegal skip treatment, fearing arrest amid anti-LGBTQ crackdown - Reuters
HIV patients in Senegal skip treatment, fearing arrest amid anti-LGBTQ crackdown Reuters
April 29, 2026Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.
April 4, 2026African football chief resigns following row over Morocco-Senegal final
Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.
March 29, 2026Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped
Senegal's Football Federation boss calls the decision to hand Morocco the Afcon title a "robbery" amid plans to parade the trophy before Saturday's friendly against Peru in Paris.
March 26, 2026Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns
"Violence and fear" will spike and "equality and non-discrimination" will be trampled on, warn critics.
March 12, 2026Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms
The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".
February 25, 2026