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Senegal have clinched the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations title for the first time in their history after beating Egypt via penalty shootout in the final played on Sunday. Sadio Mane scored the winning ...

As the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, African teams are gearing up for the crucial matchdays 5 and 6 of the ...

This Tuesday Senegal sealed its ticket to the World Cup in Qatar by beating Egypt in penalties, just as it had done in the Africa Cup final. In this duel there was an unusual moment due to the ...

Senegal made history by claiming their first AFCON title two years ago. The final against Egypt went all the way to penalties, with star player Sadio Mane converting the decisive kick. Following ...

with hosts Morocco debuting their 2025 home and away designs alongside those of fellow contenders in Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Senegal. The 2025 edition of AFCON is set to be hosted across six ...