senegal

November 25, 2022

Senegal becomes the first African team to win at the World Cup after defeating Qatar 3-1

Senegal becomes the first African team to win a World Cup match after defeating Qatar 3-1. Qatar, on the other hand, are on the verge of being eliminated from the group stage of their home World Cup after Senegal handed them their second consecutive defeat. The Middle Eastern team fought courageously but will be eliminated... Read More

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November 11, 2022

Sadio Mane named in Senegal World Cup squad despite injury concerns

Despite injury worries, Sadio Mane has been nominated to Senegal’s roster for this month’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar. This year, the 30-year-old striker’s pivotal penalty kicks helped his team qualify for both the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He suffered a right fibula injury in Bayern Munich’s... Read More

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February 6, 2022

For the next 18 months, Senegal will be called AFCON Champions | #AFCON2021

Sadio Mané has been named #AFCON2021 Player of the Tournament. Édouard Mendy has been awarded the Best Goalkeeper award. Sadio Mané lost a penalty kick in normal time but made for it by converting the winning spot-kick in a shoot-out as Senegal defeated Egypt to win a maiden Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday.... Read More

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Domestic Flights

November 30, 2021

Omicron: Reps want more vigilance on travellers coming into Nigeria | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: The rising cost of the climate crisis in flooded South Sudan – in pictures Desperate families in flood-ravaged villages in South Sudan are spending hours searching for water lilies to eat after another summer of intense rainfall worsened an already dire situation.... Read More

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Akon

Akon is convinced that Africans fight gorillas with their bare hands

There are certain variables, such as distance, single stories and economic philosophies that tends to create a cultural disconnect in the world. These elements, as we’ve seen, can create a false perceptions of entire civilizations. And none is more prevalent than actual ignorance. People all over the world have a habit of creating a narrative... Read More

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ICYMI: See AFCON 2019 Best XI, top records and individual award winners

The 32nd edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) came to a climax late Friday after a very colourful closing ceremony as Les Fennecs of Algeria were crowned champions of the continent for the second time in their history, following their 1-0 victory over Senegal’s Terranga Lions at the Cairo Stadium in Egypt. #TotalAFCON2019 was... Read More

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BREAKING: 29 years after, Algeria are AFCON champions again

Les Fennecs of Algeria have emerged winners of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, beating the Terranga Lions of Senegal by 1-0 to clinch the prestigious trophy for the second time in their history. The Desert Foxes who had previously beaten the Senegalese by a lone goal in the group stage of this year’s tournament,... Read More

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BREAKING: Senegal pip Carthage Eagles of Tunisia to qualify for AFCON 2019 Final

The Terranga Lions of Senegal have pipped the Carthage Eagles 1-0 to qualify for the final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations hosted by Egypt. In the tension-soaked encounter at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo, both teams played a barren draw at the end of the regular 90 minutes, but a Dylan Bronn... Read More

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#WorldCup Roundup: Senegal crash out of Group H on fair play

Senegal lost to Colombia 1-0 in their group H decider to crash out of the World Cup and break African hearts. It is indeed a very sad World Cup for Africa. Senegal played well but were wasteful and could not convert their opportunities. Yerry Mina scored a headed in the 74th minute. Senegal left 6’5... Read More

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Senegal

#WorldCup Preview: All hope rests on Mané and Senegal for Africa

After Nigeria’s defeat to Argentina on Tuesday, Senegal are now the last standing hope for Africans at the World Cup …. Sigh. When will this all end? Africa really needs to step up. Thankfully, Senegal are a better team than Nigeria blessed with tremendously talented players full of energy, strength and pace. The only real... Read More

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Falcao

#WorldCup 2018 Roundup: Relief for Falcao as he rallies Colombia to victory | Senegal can only draw with Japan

Colombian captain Radamel Falcao powered his country to a convincing 3-0 victory over an extremely overwhelmed Polish side. Falcao grabbed the second Colombian goal with an exquisite finish from a very delicate pass from playmaker Juan Quintero in the 70th minute. Barcelona man Yerry Mina opened the scoring for Colombia in the first half with... Read More

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#WorldCup Preview: Can Mané’s Senegal secure Africa’s first spot in the Round of 16?

After Senegal’s impressive 2-1 victory over Poland in their opening game, they will be looking to replicate that performance to effectively propel them to the next round if results favour them. The Lions of Teranga will face the Blue Samurai’s of Japan in a crucial group H tie. Japan also grabbed a crucial 2-1 victory... Read More

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Own Goal

#WorldCup 2018: Is Africa ready to win the World Cup anytime soon?

After the first round of games in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and all the African teams have taken to the playing turf in Russia at least once or twice, it is quite obvious that African teams are still surprisingly the weakest. The Europeans are better, the South Americans are better, the Asians are better,... Read More

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Gueye

#WorldCup 2018 Roundup: Mixed feelings as Senegal grabs Africa’s first win and Egypt lose to Russia

Senegal raised Africa’s flag high by defeating Robert Lewandowski’s Poland 2-1 in their Group H opener. Senegal looked the better side all through the match, contesting in midfield with determination, making the continent proud. The Lions of Teranga opened the scoring in the 37th minute thanks to Idrissa Gueye’s deflected shot that hit Polish defender Thiago... Read More

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Sadio Mane

#WorldCup2018 Profile: Mané looks to raise Africa’s flag in Group H

Sadio Mané is Senegal’s flagship player and will be looking to follow the footsteps of Senegal’s 2002 World Cup team that made it to the quarter-final. Senegal is paired in a very tough group with Japan, Colombia and Poland – the most even of all the eight groups in the World Cup. Senegal plays a... Read More

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Senegal

Senegal has cracked the code for sex work, when will the rest of Africa?

You might not have heard about this, but Senegal has quietly led advancements in West Africa through its partnerships with the rest of the world. However, the country isn’t just blazing the trail of progressiveness in its manufacturing and infrastructure, it is also taking a long hard look at the legacy of colonial laws and... Read More

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Senegal is building a modern city for Africa’s growth and development

While Nigeria is still struggling to get decent power supply, Senegal is busy doing its own thing, building world-class facilities and behaving like a regional leader. For instance, check out their new international conference centre, Centre International de Conférence Abdou Diouf (CICAD), that recently hosted no less than the fabulous Rihanna, as well as world... Read More

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February 1, 2018

The Late 5: Rihanna not welcome in Senegal, IGP warns state govts against arming militia and vigilantes and other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Nigerian Senate Thursday, expressed concern over the spread of Lassa Fever to fourteen states. It listed the affected states to include Edo, Ondo, Ebonyi, Nasarawa, Imo, Kogi, Bauchi, Anambra, Benue, Federal Capital Territory, Abia, Ekiti and Delta. It also said that the outbreak of the disease which... Read More

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Senegal

November 8, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Senegal’s abortion laws are causing a rise in infanticide

It is naive to think that the restrictive laws we impose on the bodies and sexualities of women do not have far reaching consequences on our societies. The majority of issues we cover on the sexuality blog, even issues that do not directly affect women can often be traced back to women’s right issues, particularly... Read More

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The Thread: Jollof wars | Did Lai Mohammed mistakenly throw Nigeria under the bus on CNN?

Richard Quest of CNN’s Quest Means Business has been in town for a while- after 10 years. He has jogged on the famous Ikoyi bridge with Mo Abudu. NOW seeing the real Lagos. Wonderful to be out meeting Nigerians. I've been overwhelmed with the friendliness. #RichardQuestinNigeria pic.twitter.com/B7ujN9UA9L — Richard Quest (@richardquest) April 25, 2017 He... Read More

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Super Eagles ranked 40th in latest FIFA ranking

by Dolapo Adelana The Super Eagles are now ranked the 40th best team in men’s football. In the latest ranking by world football governing body, FIFA, Nigeria moved a step further the log and are now the fifth best team in Africa behind Egypt, Senegal, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, who occupy the first, second, third and... Read More

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Senegal’s President calls Buhari, lauds him on Gambia

Senegal’s President Macky Sall has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for his role in ensuring peaceful transition of government in The Gambia. The Senegalese leader made the commendation in a telephone conversation he had with Buhari according to a statement on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina.... Read More

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We were not in charge of Super Eagles friendly match streaming – NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation has dissociated itself from the failure of a plan to have Thursday’s international friendly between the Super Eagles and Teranga Lions of Senegal in London streamed live. NFF’s Director of Media and Communications, Ademola Olajire explained on Friday that the task of having the game put up on livestream, as well... Read More

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January 27, 2017

YNaija Says: On Southern Kaduna killings, Audu Maikori is not the problem. The government is

For the past few months, the communities of the southern part of Kaduna State have been turned into killing fields due to attacks by militias of Fulani herdsmen followed in some cases by reprisal attacks by the locals. Like previous attacks by these militias in parts of Benue and Nassarawa States, many Nigerians have protested... Read More

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January 20, 2017

Adama Barrow worked as a security guard in the UK | 7 things you should know about Gambia’s new president

From the time Adama Barrow emerged winner of the Gambian presidential elections on December 1, he had been successfully upstaged by the now former President of the Gambia, Yahya Jammeh. Jammeh who had been president since 1994 when he seized power through a military coup had conceded defeat at the election but later changed his... Read More

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January 19, 2017

YNaija Analysis: Is Nigeria over-doing its military adventurism in The Gambia?

The news that Nigeria will be contributing troops to the West African military force heading to The Gambia to enforce the election results that saw long-term leader Yahya Jammeh lose has been met with different reactions here at home. While some people laud the decision as necessary to uphold the choice of the Gambian people,... Read More

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January 19, 2017

Gambia: Barrow arrives for ‘inauguration’

President-elect of The Gambia, Adama Barrow has arrived at his country’s embassy in Senegal for his inauguration, BBC Africa reports. Barrow, who was dressed in all white waved at crowds outside the building before being escorted inside. According to Senegalese TV, all UN Security Council states are represented at the inauguration of Gambia’s President-elect Adama Barrow in... Read More

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Election

January 17, 2017

Reuben Abati: MMM, Sambisa and the boy died

by Reuben Abati Happy New Year, my brother” “What do you mean happy new year, more than two weeks into the New Year. Have I not been in touch with you since January 1?” “But for you the New Year has just started. Your January 1 was not on January 1” Looks like you have... Read More

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January 15, 2017

Just In: Gambia’s Barrow to remain in Senegal until inauguration

Gambian president-elect Adama Barrow is set to remain in neighbouring Senegal at the request of West African leaders until his planned inauguration, Senegalese sources said Sunday. “Senegalese President Macky Sall accepted on Saturday in Bamako to welcome Gambian president-elect Adama Barrow in Dakar until his inauguration,” due on January 19, the official APS agency said... Read More

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December 15, 2016

It’s here! CAF Africa Beach Soccer hits Lagos

When you hear the words beach soccer, what comes to your mind? Sun? Bikinis? Fun? Action? The Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations, taking place in Lagos, is here and the action is intense. Lagos State is the proud host of the Africa Beach Soccer Tournament 2016 and is already showing it’s hospitality to 8... Read More

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