Category: Senegal Lions of Teranga
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Pain.
Painful defeats, and African teams are on the receiving end. Pain is the message right now. That’s it: pain.
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Big margins still to overcome – Senegal and DRC exits a reminder that their federations still have work to do
Senegal and DRC can compete with the best. But there’s a gap outside of the players’ control that must be closed: unstable football federations. Delayed wage disbursement challenges and internal conflicts must be resolved. It could lead to unprecedented success.
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African Süper Lig players playing a significant role in the 2026 World Cup
13 African players in the World Cup currently play their club football in Türkiye’s Süper Lig. With the standout performances of the African players in the World Cup, should the Süper Lig be considered the sixth league in the European “Big Five”?
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Senegal Football Federation’s mismanagement of finances is a symptom of a bigger problem
The Senegal Football Federation’s (FSF) delayed payments in bonuses is a major concern. It reveals the fragility of the federation, and highlights the impending doom for women and youth football if not fixed.
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Senegal’s AFCON and World Cup experience can lead them past Norway
Senegal has played 25 competitive matches since the start of 2024 compared to Norway’s 16. They placed six matches against current World Cup participants compared to Norway’s two. Senegal’s vast experience in continental and global competitions will give them the win over Norway.
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A Tribute to Papa Bouba Diop
I first became introduced to the Lions of Teranga around 2005. A Senegalese family friend gave me a two-part DVD titled “Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2002: Tous les Buts” (2002 FIFA World Cup: All the Goals). I vaguely remember that tournament when it actually happened as my interest in football was not as…
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These Three African Managers Need to Manage in Europe…NOW
African managers are overlooked when it comes to vacant European jobs. Here are three African managers that deserve consideration.
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West Ham United: their strange affinity to signing African players past their prime
Samir Nasri, a player of Algerian descent, signed for West Ham. But he is someone who is past his prime, and West Ham has a tendency of doing that with African players. Read my list!
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Aubameyang, Sterling, and now Koulibaly: “Say No to Racism” and other programs are useless
With the recent racist incidents happening this month alone, alternatives to “Say No to Racism” and other initiatives need to be considered immediately.
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2018 FIFA World Cup: Senegal is defensively sound for Group H
A defensively sound Senegal can give them a great chance of advancing from a challenging Group H.
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