Tag: Senegal
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Bassirou Faye: Opposition should take a cue from Senegal to remove ruling party – Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in the 2023 polls, Atiku Abubakar has said that the victory of Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Senegal has underscored the need for opposition parties in Nigeria to unite and remove President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
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In the fog of uncertainty, Senegal lights a fire – By Owei Lakemfa
IT is in the genre of fairy tales. A virtually unknown 43-year-old in 2023, makes a Facebook post alleging that Macky Sall, the ubiquitous President of his country, Senegal, was trampling on the fundamental rights of citizens.
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Election: Jonathan leads West African elders to Senegal
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has led the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) to Senegal on a mediation mission ahead of the country’s presidential election on Saturday.
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Olympic Qualifier: D’Tigress beat Senegal 72-65
Nigeria’s Women Basketball team, D’Tigress, on Thursday, defeated Senegal 72-65 to win the first game in Group A at the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying event in Antwerp, Belgium. The game saw the Afrobasket champions take the lead in the first quarter 20-18 but trailed Senegal 37-46 in the second quarter.
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AFCON 2023: Elephant of Cote D’Ivoire send Senegal packing from tournament, qualify for quarter-final
Hosts, Cote d’Ivoire pulled off a monumental upset by defeating defending champions Senegal 5-4 on penalties, after extra time to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals.
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AFCON 2023: Cape Verde, Senegal secure second round qualification, Nigeria, Guinea inch closer
After the conclusion of group C encounter on Friday night, two teams booked their place in the second round of ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations presently holding in Cote D’Ivoire.
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AFCON 2023: Roaring Teranga lions of Senegal shoot down Cameroon 3-1,Guinea pip Gambia 1-0
Ismaila Sarr opened the floodlight of goals when his shot deflected off a Cameroonian defender to beat Andre Onana in goal for Senegal’s opener in the thrilling group C encounter on Friday evening at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamosoukro, Cote D’Ivoire.
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AFCON 2023: Senegal’s Lamine Camara steals headline in Cote D’Ivoire with stellar performance
Senegal’s Lamine Camara is stealing headlines at the ongoing 2023 AFCON after posting a stellar performance in his first game against Gambia. Camara’s brace and his overall performance earned him the individual accolade which he says will motivate him to work even harder and it must also be credited to his teammates.
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AFCON 2023: Tournament favourite, Senegal thrash Gambia 3-0, Cameroon, Guinea share spoils
Senegal started off their title defense on a winning note after putting three goals past 10-man Gambia national team.. It took just five minutes for them to break the deadlock as Pape Gueye struck after good work from Sadio Mane. Lamine Camara then scored twice after the break – including a brilliant curling effort late…
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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Senegal, Morocco, two other African countries’ group stage opponent confirmed
All four African representatives for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup had their group stage opponents confirmed at the official draw of the tournament on Friday.