Beyond the Crown: Modou Lô vs. Sa Thiès Signals Global Era for Senegalese Wrestling The eyes of Senegal—and for the first time, a significant portion of the world—are fixed on the Arène nationale de Pikine this Sunday, April 5. In a clash that transcends a mere title defense, the “King of the Arenas,” Modou Lô, … Read more
Senegal national team coach Pape Thiaw has delivered a strong assessment of the Norwegian squad, stating that he believes they are currently the best team in Europe. The comments, reported by L’Équipe, arrive ahead of potential future international fixtures, though no immediate match-up between the two nations is currently scheduled. While the specific context of … Read more
Saint-Denis, France – Senegal will be without forward Iliman Ndiaye for their upcoming international friendly against Peru on Saturday at the Stade de France. The announcement came Friday from Senegal national team manager Pape Thiaw, who confirmed the player will likewise miss a second, currently unconfirmed, match. “Yes, I confirm that Iliman will be forfait … Read more
Paris – In a dramatic turn of events unfolding alongside the potential sale of Sevilla FC, prominent sports lawyer Juan de Dios Crespo is spearheading the legal team for the Senegal national football team as they contest the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to award the 2025 Copa África title to Morocco. The dispute … Read more
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has formally appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following the stunning decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to overturn Senegal’s victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. The appeal, confirmed by CAS in a statement on Tuesday, stems from CAF’s ruling that awarded … Read more
Rabat, Morocco – The saga surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title continues, as Senegal has officially filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) challenging the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip them of the championship and award it to host nation Morocco. The move comes after a … Read more
Bruges, Belgium – The upcoming international break presents a fascinating dilemma for Club Brugge forward Mamadou Diakhon. The 20-year-old has received call-ups from both Senegal and France, forcing him to make a significant decision regarding his international future. This situation highlights Club Brugge’s growing influence on the international stage, with more and more players representing … Read more
The Afrika-Cup, currently underway, has sparked a surprisingly philosophical question for one German sports columnist: what *is* the “green table” so often referenced when discussing decisions made outside of on-field play? It’s a question that, as Oliver Fritsch wrote in a recent piece for ZEIT am Wochenende, highlights a fascinating historical connection between the world … Read more
Morocco Declared CAN 2025 Champions After Senegal Stripped of Title The football world is reeling after a stunning decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to overturn Senegal’s victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and award the championship to Morocco. The ruling, issued on March 18, 2026, stems from protests filed … Read more
Senegal Stripped of CAN 2025 Title in Controversial Ruling, Fracturing African Football Dakar, Senegal – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned Senegal’s victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), awarding the title to Morocco following a contentious decision that has sent shockwaves through the continent. The ruling, announced on March 18, … Read more