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Senegal bounce back from opening game defeat with narrow win over Kenya at WAFCON

Senegal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Kenya thanks to a goal from FC Metz striker Seynabou Mbengue, scored on the half-hour mark. Following their opening defeat to Algeria, Senegal bounced back to claim three crucial points in their bid to finish in the top two of Group A and qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Morocco thrash Kenya in their opening match of the women's 2026 Africa Cup of Nations

Eager for revenge after losing to Nigeria in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which was also held in Morocco, the Atlas Lionesses secured a resounding 4-0 victory in their opening match of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations against Kenya. At the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, it was a one-sided affair, seeing Morocco top Group A ahead of Algeria, who had beaten Senegal 2-0 earlier in the evening.

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Algeria get off to a perfect start at CAN 2026 with dominant win over Senegal

A successful debut for Algeria, who claimed a 2-0 victory over Senegal in the opening match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The Greens took the lead with a penalty in the first half and sealed the win at the very end of the game thanks to a goal from former Nantes player, now signed with Washington Spirit for a record fee, Melissa Bethi.

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Kautar Azraf: The Barcelona prodigy who could shine for Morocco at WAFCON 2026

Morocco kicks off their Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Sunday evening against Kenya at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, just a few hours after the opening match between Algeria and Senegal. Among the 26 Atlas Lionesses selected by Jorge Vilda, one of the youngest players is drawing particular attention: Kautar Azraf, an 18-year-old striker for Barcelona’s reserve team, who will experience her very first major tournament with the senior squad.

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Fixtures, results, schedule: All you need to know about the ongoing Women's Africa Cup of Nations

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations kicked off on Sunday with Algeria and Morocco starting their Group A campaigns with wins over Senegal and Kenya, respectively.

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Date set for CAS to hear Senegal-Morocco AFCON final controversy

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will hear the Senegalese Football Federation’s (FSF) case against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) on 8 October 2026 after Senegal were stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

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Senegal chief Abdoulaye Fall explains decision to fire Thiaw after World Cup exit

The Senegalese Football Federation (SFF) President Abdoulaye Fall has come out to explain the decision that led to the sacking of coach Pape Thiaw after the West Africans failed to reach the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Senegalese FA claim side's World Cup doctor was unqualified & is actually a gynaecologist

The turbulent episodes within the Senegal national team continue after their elimination in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, losing 3-2 to Belgium after extra time.

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Pape Thiaw dismissed as Senegal head coach after round of 32 elimination

It's official. Following the early elimination of the Lions of Teranga in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has decided to move on from Pape Thiaw.

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Senegal’s Edouard Mendy breaks World Cup silence: 'We must ask ourselves right questions'

A few days after Senegal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup journey came to an end in the Round of 32, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has labelled the exit as a ‘failure’ for the West African nation.

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‘I don’t drink alcohol’: Nicolas Jackson clears air on allegations after Senegal exit World Cup

Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson has come out to dismiss allegations that he had sneaked out of camp to a dance and returned drunk the night before the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match between Norway and the Lions of Teranga.

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Mory Diaw apologises to Senegal fans for mistake in Belgium World Cup defeat

Senegal goalkeeper Mory Diaw has admitted responsibility for his mistake which enabled Belgium to score their second goal during the team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 fixture at Seattle Stadium last Wednesday.

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N'Doye blames Thiaw's substitutions for Senegal's stunning loss to Belgium

Former Senegal international Dame N'Doye believes the Lions of Teranga stood a good chance of advancing to the Round of 16 had coach Pape Thiaw stuck to his starting XI in the Round of 32 game against Belgium.

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Belgium seek 'more satisfaction' with possible win over USA on their turf

Belgium have come back down from cloud nine after their last-minute ⁠heroics against Senegal, but they are wary of what lies ahead against the United States, defender Maxim De ‌Cuyper said on Friday.