Ablaye Mbengue: Senegal striker joins Al-Jeel on free transfer
Senegal centre-forward Ablaye Mbengue has joined Saudi First Division League club Al-Jeel from Qadsia SC on a free transfer, bringing an...
Saudi clubs tracking Ismaila Sarr as Crystal Palace resist winter transfer
Ismaila Sarr could be at the centre of renewed transfer interest during the winter window, with several Saudi Arabian clubs monitoring the Crystal...
Edouard Mendy retires from Senegal duty after eight years with national team
Edouard Mendy has retired from international football with Senegal after eight years, two Africa Cup of Nations titles and appearances at two World...
Al-Merrikh SC sign Senegalese right-back Ndaraw Sarr from AJEL Rufisque
Senegalese right-back Ndaraw Sarr has joined Al-Merrikh SC from AJEL Rufisque, completing a move to the Sudanese club at the age of 18. Sarr has...
Moussa Niakhate expects Patrick Vieira to continue Senegal's progress
Senegal begin their preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Sunday, when Patrick Vieira will meet the players for the first...
Senegalese defender Mouhamed El Bachir Ngom suffers ACL injury at KAA Gent
Senegalese defender Mouhamed El Bachir Ngom has suffered a serious knee injury that is expected to keep him out of action for several months. The...
Niakhaté backs Vieira to continue Thiaw’s winning legacy as Senegal boss
Senegal defender Moussa Niakhaté has welcomed Patrick Vieira’s appointment as the new coach of the national team, saying the former France...
Africa Cup of Nations 2027: Mahrez and Mendy among stars to miss qualifiers
The Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers will be played without several players who have shaped African football in recent years, after Riyad...
Senegal target third straight UFOA A U17 title as Gambia seek final upset
Senegal will face The Gambia in the final of the UFOA A U17 tournament at Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar on Sunday, with kick-off at 19:00...
WAFU A U17: Senegal target third straight title against Gambia
Senegal and Gambia will meet in the final of the WAFU A Under-17 tournament on Sunday, with both West African sides already assured of places at...
Liverpool join race for Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara
Liverpool have made initial contact with the representatives of Senegal international Lamine Camara as interest in the AS Monaco midfielder...
Monaco midfielder Denis Zakaria reflects on Lamine Camara's failed Chelsea move
AS Monaco midfielder Denis Zakaria has backed Senegal international Lamine Camara to emerge stronger from the disappointment of his failed move to...
Senegal defender Ismaïl Jakobs considering international football retirement after latest snub
Galatasaray defender Ismaïl Jakobs is reportedly considering bringing his international career with Senegal to an end after being left out of new...
Guinea and Liberia battle for final U17 Africa Cup of Nations place
Guinea and Liberia will meet in the third-place play-off of the UFOA A U17 tournament on Sunday, 20 September 2026, with a place at the next Africa...
Patrick Vieira unveiled as Senegal manager and leaves Sadio Mane out of first squad
Patrick Vieira was presented as Senegal's new head coach, committing to a four-year cycle while explaining Sadio Mane's omission from his initial...
Sources: Liverpool lead Premier League interest after carrying ‘background checks’ on midfielder
Liverpool appear to be positioning themselves at the front of the queue for Lamine Camara as Andoni Iraola looks to strengthen a midfield that has...
Papa Abidine Sidibe: Senegal defender joins Hutteen SC on free transfer
Senegalese centre-back Papa Abidine Sidibe has joined Hutteen SC from Sagesse SC on a free transfer, giving the Syrian club a new defensive...
Patrick Vieira declines to explain Pathe Ciss omission from Senegal squad
Patrick Vieira has refused to give a reason for leaving out Pathe Ciss from his first Senegal squad since becoming the national team's new manager....
Sami Al-Jaber questions VAR after Al Ahli Saudi defeat revives Morocco-Senegal controversy
Sami Al-Jaber has reignited the debate surrounding the controversial Morocco-Senegal Africa Cup of Nations final after Al Ahli Saudi were beaten...
Saudi anger: Al-Ahli's shock against Sundowns reopens the Morocco and Senegal file
Al-Ahli Saudi's 2-1 defeat to Sundowns reopens the Morocco and Senegal file once again through fiery remarks from Sami Al-Jaber, the legend of...
Nicolas Jackson celebrates first Aston Villa goal after Tottenham win
Nicolas Jackson says he is delighted to have returned to the Premier League after scoring his first goal for Aston Villa in their 3-2 victory over...
Antoine Mendy undergoes successful surgery after cruciate ligament injury
Antoine Mendy has undergone successful surgery after rupturing the cruciate ligament in his left knee, with the OGC Nice defender facing several...
Chelsea track Gambia Under-17 midfielder Adama Jeng
Chelsea are monitoring 15-year-old Gambian attacking midfielder Adama Jeng after his impressive performances at the WAFU Zone A tournament in...
Nicolas Jackson scores first Aston Villa Premier League goal in win at Tottenham
Nicolas Jackson scored his first Premier League goal for Aston Villa as they secured their first league victory of the season with a 3-2 win away...
Ghanaâs Black Sharks name 20-player camp squad for Nigeria qualifiers
Ghana’s Black Sharks will begin preparations for the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers for Senegal 2026 when 20 invited...
Patrick Vieira tells Krepin Diatta to find a club quickly after Senegal omission
Patrick Vieira has told Krepin Diatta he must resolve his club situation quickly if he is to return to the Senegal squad. Diatta was the most...
Ibrahima Diédhiou and Idrissa Diédhou move to Paris FC
Paris FC have signed Senegalese academy prospects Ibrahima Diédhiou and Idrissa Diédhou from Espoirs de Guédiawaye as the two youngsters begin the...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Vieira Names First squad as Senegal Begins New Era Without Mane
By Amaechi Agbo New Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has named his first squad for the opening Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers, with Sadio Mané...
Sadio Mané’s Senegal future remains intact despite first-squad omission
Sadio Mané has not been included in Senegal coach Patrick Vieira’s first squad, but the veteran forward remains part of the Lions of Teranga’s...
Jamal Harkass joins RS Berkane as Paris FC sign Guediawaye duo
Africafoot's live African football update for 19 September 2026 includes the move of Morocco defender Jamal Harkass to RS Berkane and the departure...
Mane out injured as Arsenal legend Vieira announces first Senegal squad
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has unveiled his 29-man Senegal squad that will participate in the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Liverpool receive boost in the race to sign Ligue 1 midfielder
Lamine Camara Transfer Latest as Monaco Leave January Window Open Lamine Camara has emerged once again as a serious name to watch ahead of the...
Injured Sadio Mané will return for Senegal’s next camp – Patrick Vieira
New Senegal coach Patrick Vieira says captain Sadio Mane has missed his first squad because of a muscle injury, dismissing speculation that the...
Patrick Vieira receives Senegal government backing ahead of first matches
New Senegal head coach Patrick Vieira has held his first official meeting with the country’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Djirèye Clotilde Coly,...
Patrick Vieira embraces Senegal challenge after mixed managerial spell
Patrick Vieira says he is confident he can meet the expectations of Senegal supporters after being appointed head coach of the Teranga Lions. The...
Patrick Vieira faces immediate test as Senegal begin Afcon qualifying
Newly appointed Senegal head coach Patrick Vieira will begin his tenure with two away fixtures as the Teranga Lions launch their qualifying...
Patrick Vieira says Senegal must build on progress after taking over as head coach
Patrick Vieira says his task as Senegal head coach is to build on the country’s recent success rather than start from scratch. The former France...
Senegal role is ‘an absolute dream’ – Patrick Vieira
Patrick Vieira says becoming Senegal head coach is “an absolute dream”, describing his appointment as “one from the heart” as he begins his first...
Senegal winger Idrissa Camara joins Av. Bayonnais on free transfer
Senegal winger Idrissa Camara has joined French club Av. Bayonnais on a free transfer, giving the 28-year-old a new opportunity in National 1 Group...
Ismail Jakobs reportedly considers Senegal retirement after Patrick Vieira omission
Ismail Jakobs is reportedly considering international retirement after being left out of Patrick Vieira's first Senegal squad, although the...
Djiby Ndoye: Senegalese defender joins AJEL Rufisque on a free transfer
Senegalese centre-back Djiby Ndoye has joined AJEL Rufisque from Ouakam on a free transfer, strengthening the Ligue 1 club's defensive options. The...
AJEL Rufisque sign Senegal left-back Stanislas Sarr on free transfer
Senegalese left-back Stanislas Sarr has joined AJEL Rufisque from US Goreenne on a free transfer, completing a move between two Ligue 1 clubs....
Patrick Vieira defends Senegal appointment after ‘not great' Genoa spell
Patrick Vieira has defended his appointment as Senegal manager after being questioned about his recent record at club level, insisting his coaching...
Senegalese defender Abdou Aziz Diaw joins Tadamon Sour from AJEL Rufisque
Senegalese centre-back Abdou Aziz Diaw has joined Lebanon's Tadamon Sour from AJEL Rufisque, completing a move to the Lebanese Premier League club....
Chelsea enter Adam Jeng chase
Chelsea are now in the race for Gambian talent Adam Jeng, with the emerging midfielder impressing at the WAFU tournament in Senegal
The post...
Patrick Vieira sets out Senegal plan built on intensity and continuity
Patrick Vieira says Senegal's next phase will be based on intensity, aggression and solidarity rather than a complete overhaul, as he begins his...
Patrick Vieira names first Senegal squad without Sadio Mane
Patrick Vieira has announced his first Senegal squad, selecting 29 players for the opening qualifiers for the CAN 2027. Sadio Mane, Krepin Diatta...
Patrick Vieira names first Senegal squad with Sadio Mane absent
Patrick Vieira has announced his first Senegal squad for the upcoming international break, with Sadio Mane left out because of physical problems....
“It's a loss for Senegalese football” – Patrick Vieira reacts to Édouard Mendy's international retirement
Senegal new coach Patrick Vieira has described Édouard Mendy's decision to retire from international football as a significant loss, while...
Patrick Vieira calls Senegal appointment a ‘return home' after delayed start
Patrick Vieira says taking charge of Senegal is “a return home” rather than simply the next step in his managerial career, after being officially...
Patrick Vieira avoids choosing between France and Senegal after World Cup question
Patrick Vieira refused to say whether he had supported France or Senegal when the two sides met at the 2026 World Cup, choosing instead to praise...
Sadio Mane retirement claim rejected by Senegal boss Patrick Vieira
Patrick Vieira has dismissed speculation that Sadio Mane has retired from international football, saying the Senegal forward has not officially...
Patrick Vieira says Sadio Mane's Senegal absence is due to injury, not retirement
Patrick Vieira has explained Sadio Mane's omission from his first Senegal squad, saying the Al-Nassr forward is unavailable because of a physical...
Liverpool hold talks over Chelsea target ahead of potential January move
Lamine Camara was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea during the summer transfer window, but the move ultimately did not materialise. Liverpool...
Farke declares Leeds star 'available' vs Crystal Palace, but summer signing is out
Daniel Farke has delivered a team news update ahead of Leeds United's game against Crystal Palace on Sunday.The Whites host the Eagles at Elland...
Patrick Vieira leaves Sadio Mane out of first Senegal squad
Patrick Vieira has omitted Sadio Mane from his first Senegal squad, although the former captain has not announced his retirement from international...
"He hasn't retired": Vieira explains the secret behind his surprise decision regarding Mane
Patrick Vieira, the new Senegal coach, has settled the controversy surrounding the absence of star Sadio Mané from his first squad, confirming that...
Sadio Mane omitted as Patrick Vieira names first Senegal squad
Patrick Vieira has announced his first Senegal squad, with Sadio Mane notably absent from the 29-player selection for the 2027 Africa Cup of...
Patrick Vieira leaves out Sadio Mane as Senegal squad gets eight new faces
Patrick Vieira has named eight uncapped players in his first Senegal squad, while Sadio Mane and seven other members of the 2026 World Cup squad...
Sadio Mane unveils major farming venture to boost jobs in Bambali
Sadio Mane has announced plans to invest 11.7bn FCFA of his own money in a large agro-industrial complex in his home village of Bambali,...
Patrick Vieira names first Senegal squad ahead of AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
Newly appointed Senegal head coach Patrick Vieira has officially unveiled his first squad selection since taking charge of the Teranga Lions. The...
Has he retired from international duty? Vieira springs a surprise by leaving Mane out of the Senegal squad
Patrick Vieira has begun his role at the helm of Senegal's coaching staff with a new squad that has seen several changes, the most notable being...
Sadio Mané turns to agriculture with 11.7bn FCFA Bambali project
Senegal international Sadio Mané is investing 11.7 billion CFA francs of his own money in a major agro-industrial project in his home region of...
Senegal’s Young Lions march into WAFU-A U17 final
Senegal have reached the final of the WAFU Zone A Under-17 tournament and secured qualification for the next Africa Cup of Nations at the age-group...
Adama Wade swaps Senegalese league for Libyan top flight
Senegalese defender Adama Wade has left Jaraaf of Dakar to join Libyan first-division side Al Taawon SC, bringing his latest spell in Senegal to an...
Senegal star Pape Gueye scores brace as Villarreal complete comeback win over Malaga
Senegal international midfielder Pape Gueye produced a standout performance for Villarreal on Thursday, scoring twice to inspire his side to a 3-1...
Senegal book 2027 Africa U17 Nations Cup return after Guinea win
Senegal will defend their Africa U17 Nations Cup title in 2027 after securing qualification with a 3-0 semi-final victory over Guinea in the UFOA-A...
Sadio Mane unveils £? no, currency must FCFA. Headline: Sadio Mane launches 11.7bn FCFA agro-industrial project in Bambali
Sadio Mane launches 11.7bn FCFA agro-industrial project in Bambali Sadio Mane has announced plans to invest 11.7bn FCFA of his own money in a major...
Sadio Mané invests $19.5m in major agricultural project in Senegal hometown
Senegal international Sadio Mané is investing 11.7bn CFA francs ($19.5m) in a major agricultural and food-processing project in his hometown of...
Pierre Sage explains Ismaïla Sarr booing after Crystal Palace return
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has described the booing aimed at Ismaïla Sarr as “perfectly normal” after the Senegal striker returned to...
Patrick Vieira set to unveil first Senegal squad in Dakar
Patrick Vieira has arrived in Dakar ahead of his official presentation as Senegal coach, when he will announce his first squad on Friday. The new...
Liverpool among Premier League clubs monitoring Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour
Liverpool are among a group of Premier League clubs keeping track of Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour, with interest in the Senegal international...
Silvere Ganvoula joins Wydad Casablanca as Adama Wade moves to Libya
09:51 – Senegalese defender Adama Wade has left the Senegalese championship and Jaraaf de Dakar to join Libyan first-division side Al Taawon SC....
Sources: Chelsea ready move to sign Gambia sensation Adama Jeng
Chelsea have joined a number of top European clubs in the race to sign Gambia sensation Adama Jeng, sources have told Football Insider.The...
Gueye brace inspires Villarreal to first La Liga win of season
Pape Gueye scored twice as Villarreal came from behind to beat Málaga 3-1 at La Rosaleda on Thursday, securing their first La Liga victory of the...
Patrick Vieira arrives in Dakar to begin Senegal reign
Patrick Vieira has arrived in Dakar ahead of his official presentation as Senegal manager, with the former France international preparing to...
Gambia beat Liberia to reach UFOA-A U17 final and qualify for 2027 AFCON
The Gambia reached the final of the UFOA-A U17 tournament by beating Liberia 2-1 in their semi-final in Dakar on Thursday, 17 September 2026. The...
Senegal reach U17 AFCON finals after beating Guinea 3-0
Senegal have reached the final of the UFOA A U17 tournament and secured qualification for the final phase of the CAN U17 after defeating Guinea 3-0...
Liverpool 'working on' deal to sign Lamine Camara after preliminary talks
Liverpool are working on a deal to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara after holding talks with his agent.The 22-year-old is expected to become...
UFOA A U17: Senegal take half-time lead against Guinea
Senegal lead Guinea in the semi-final of the UFOA A U17 tournament after Moussa Ndiaye's early header gave them control of the contest. The match...
UFOA A U17: Senegal and Guinea name semi-final line-ups
Senegal and Guinea have confirmed their starting XIs for the first semi-final of the UFOA A U17 tournament, with a place in the final and...
Malick Dieng: Senegalese attacking midfielder joins Tadamon Sour from Racing Beirut
Malick Dieng has joined Lebanese Premier League side Tadamon Sour, with the Senegalese attacking midfielder moving from Racing Beirut. Dieng, 21,...
Senegal midfielder Amath Dione makes European move to Lokomotiva Zagreb
Senegalese midfielder Amath Dione has left Be Sport Academy to join Croatian club NK Lokomotiva Zagreb. The young midfielder will continue his...
Neom SC defender Malang Sarr set for first Senegal call-up under Patrick Vieira
Senegal new coach Patrick Vieira is expected to hand Neom SC defender Malang Sarr first international call up ahead of the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup...
Vieira set to name at least three new faces in first Senegal squad
Patrick Vieira is expected to include at least three uncapped players when he announces his first Senegal squad on Friday, with Malang Sarr set for...
UFOA A U17: Senegal face Guinea as semi-final places and Africa Cup of Nations spot go on the line
The UFOA A U17 tournament reaches its decisive stage on Thursday, with Senegal taking on Guinea and Liberia meeting Gambia in the semi-finals at...
Senegal star Mbaye shines on first Aston Villa start
Ibrahim Mbaye made an immediate impact on his first start for Aston Villa, providing an assist as Unai Emery’s side defeated Coventry City 3-1 to...
Chelsea 'very angry' over Lamine Camara transfer development, the player feels the same
Lamine Camara was unhappy with the way Monaco pulled the plug on his move to Chelsea, sources have told Football Insider.The French side prevented...
Stade Briochin sign Senegalese-French defender Bilal Faye
Senegalese-French centre-back Bilal Faye has joined Stade Briochin as a free agent, strengthening the French club's squad for the National 1 Group...
Saint-Etienne sign Senegal winger Etienne Mendy from Diambars FC
Senegalese winger Etienne Mendy has joined Saint-Etienne B from Diambars FC, completing a move to the French club on 16 September 2026. The...