Teranga Lions captain vows all-out focus on qualificationKoulibaly: Senegal will not “Make Calculations” against Egypt despite suspension threatsSenegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly insists the

Salah will of course be the main threat for Egypt but Marmoush stepped up in the quarterfinal with a big early goal and will be needed to stretch Senegal's solid defense. Egypt haven't looked great defensively and may need to embrace the chaos of an end-to-end game, and rely on the quality of Salah and Marmoush, if they're going to reach the final.

Senegal’s 17-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye has emerged as a potential future star for African football, and his role as a super substitute at the Africa Cup of Nations could yet prove decisive for his team.

Until they took the lead midway through the first half, Senegal did not create many chances, and even the goal was largely down to Diarra’s howler. Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly marshalled an unconvincing defence, was fortunate not to concede a penalty, and struggled to contain lively striker Lassine Sinayoko.

Senegal said strong first-quarter tax collection would boost its chances of securing a new International Monetary Fund program, while avoiding a painful restructuring of its debts.

Brahim Díaz has scored again and host Morocco has joined Senegal in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Cameroon 2-0.

Senegal qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing as winners of CAF Group B after a 4-0 victory over Mauritania secured top-spot finish. Ending the campaign with undefeated status, Senegal logged 24 points—two more than second-place DR Congo.

Senegal raised 560 billion CFA francs ($1 billion) in a regional bond sale that was extended by several days, as the government faces funding pressures after a hidden-debt scandal limited access to international capital markets.

Benin vs Senegal will kick off at 2 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 8 p.m. local time in Tanger, Morocco, at the Grand Stade de Tanger. The match will be available to watch in the United States and in other countries.

Kalidou KoulibalyIn just two days, Senegal will face Egypt in the semi-finals of CAN 2025. The Lions of Teranga, strong favorites for the trophy, now see the title not as a distant dream, but as the