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  • BREAKING: Two new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Africa

    BREAKING: Two new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Africa

    Senegal and Tunisia have confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the total cases on the continent to five.

    Recall that before this latest developments, Nigeria, Algeria and Egypt were the only African countries with confirmed cases of the virus, which has killed over 3000 persons across the world.

    At a press conference in Dakar, capital of Senegal. on Monday, the country’s health minister said a French national who arrived in Senegal last week has tested positive to the virus.

    He had been under observation at an institute in Dakar.

    In Tunisia, a man who arrived the country by boat from Italy, tested positive to the virus.

    Details soon…

  • CAF awards: Mane apologises for missing Senegal ceremony

    CAF awards: Mane apologises for missing Senegal ceremony

    Senegal’s Sadio Mane has apologised for not visiting his homeland before returning to Liverpool after being named the Confederation of African Football’s (Caf) Player of the Year.

    The 27-year-old striker received the award at a ceremony in Egypt on Tuesday and was due to go to Senegal on Wednesday as part of the celebrations.

    A ceremony had been organised at the Museum of Black Civilisations in Senegal’s capital Dakar, with the country’s president Macky Sall due to attend.

    However Liverpool explained that “travel disruption beyond both his and the club’s control” had meant he was unable to make the visit and would now do so “at the earliest possible opportunity”.

    “I am of course very happy and proud to win this award and I want to dedicate it to everyone who has helped me on my journey from the very beginning,” Mane told the Liverpool website.

    “It was my plan to first fly to Senegal to thank the people of my country and recognise them for everything they have given me on my journey, but unfortunately we were unable to make the visit.

    “Now we have a big match against Tottenham this weekend which I must focus on and be ready for, but it is true I am disappointed I was unable to return home to say thank you because of some problems beyond our control.

    “So, I will return to Senegal as soon as possible because it is something very important to me – I will never forget what everybody did for me, everybody who believed in me and everybody who gave me the chance to play football.”

    Mane is set to return home at the end of March when Senegal are due to begin their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign, although they are yet to find out who they will play.

    Mane’s Player of the Year award is the first for Senegal since El Hadji Diouf, who was also playing for Liverpool at the time, won it in 2002 on the back of an impressive World Cup in Japan and South Korea.

  • Brazil v Senegal: Neymar’s 100th cap ends in draw

    Brazil v Senegal: Neymar’s 100th cap ends in draw

    Neymar became the seventh man to win 100 caps for Brazil in a friendly draw with Senegal in Singapore.

    The Paris St-Germain forward could not add to his 61 international goals in a frustrating display in front of a sparse crowd.

    Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino put Brazil ahead with a lovely chip from Gabriel Jesus’ clever pass.

    And after Sadio Mane had been fouled, Bristol City striker Famara Diedhiou equalised from the penalty spot.

    Neymar twice went close late on from free-kicks but landed one on the roof of the net and saw a second one well saved by Alfred Gomis.

    Senegal went closest to a winner as Liverpool’s Mane – who played the full 90 minutes at the National Stadium – hit the post from the edge of the area.

  • Match Report: How Algeria sank Senegal for AFCON title

    Baghdad Bounedjah’s early goal propelled Algeria to a first Africa Cup of Nations title in 29 years after a fiery 1-0 victory over Sadio Mane’s Senegal in Friday’s final in Cairo. Here is the full story:
    Bounedjah gave Algeria a dream start in the second minute when his deflected shot looped over Senegal goalkeeper Alfred Gomis, and it proved enough for the 1990 champions to lift the trophy on foreign soil for the first time.

    For Senegal, who lost to Algeria by the same scoreline in the group stage, the long wait for a first continental crown goes on as coach Aliou Cisse, the captain of the 2002 runners-up, again fell short in the final.
    It was the first title-decider to feature two African coaches since 1998, with Algeria boss Djamel Belmadi completing a whirlwind 12 months at the helm after inheriting a side that failed to make it out of the group stage two years ago.
    With defensive rock Kalidou Koulibaly suspended for Senegal, Salif Sane deputised at the back and Ismaila Sarr was recalled in attack, while Belmadi kept faith in the same side that overcame Nigeria with an injury-time free-kick from Riyad Mahrez.
    Senegal had understandably feared the absence of Napoli star Koulibaly, banned after two bookings in the knockout rounds, although the towering Sane was desperately unlucky as Algeria grabbed the lead with scarcely a minute played.
    As Bounedjah took aim from 20 yards his effort smacked off Sane and arced high into the air before dropping underneath the crossbar and beyond a static Gomis, sparking delirious celebrations from both players and fans, some of whom arrived for the final on military planes provided by the Algerian government.
    Henri Saivet, who missed a penalty in the 1-0 victory over Tunisia, tried to catch Rais Mbohli out with a free-kick while Mbaye Niang fizzed a powerful drive just over as Senegal gradually showed signs of life before the half ended with both sets of players embroiled in a scuffle as they headed for the tunnel.
    Senegal thought they had won a penalty on the hour when Cameroonian referee Alioum Alioum pointed to the spot for a suspected handball by Adlene Guedioura, but the official reversed his decision after a VAR review.
    Niang rounded an advancing Mbohli after a searching ball through from Cheikhou Kouyate but the forward sliced wide of the target from a tough angle, with the Algeria ‘keeper then acrobatically tipping over a rasping drive from Youssouf Sabaly.
    The Desert Foxes started to look jaded as Senegal brought on fresh legs in Krepin Diatta and Mbaye Diagne, but Youcef Belaili nearly made it 2-0 when his cross brushed the head of a defender and skimmed the roof of the net.
    Sarr blazed over on the volley as Algeria clung on to their advantage in the closing minutes, the final whistle greeted by an outpouring of raw emotion as the North Africans emerged worthy winners of the expanded 24-team event.

  • BREAKING: Algeria win AFCON 2019

    The Desert Foxes of Algeria have won the 2019 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament in Egypt after beaten Senegal 1-0 on Friday.
    It was Algeria’s second time of winning the AFCON after 29 years.
    Algeria opened scoring through Baghdad Bounedjah on 2nd minute. He tried his luck from the edge of the box and his shot took a deflection and went past the stranded Alfred Gomis.
    On 38 minutes, there was a penalty appeal after M’Baye Niang of Senegal went down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he was not interested in the penalty claim.
    Few seconds later, Niang wasted a big chance draw Senegal level. He unleashed a shot from the edge of the box and it went narrowly over the crossbar.
    On 60th minute, Adlene Guedioura of Algeria probably handled the ball and the referee awarded a penalty, but he was called by the Video Assistant Referee, VAR to take a second look.
    Referee Neant Alioum came back after watching a replay and quickly reversed his decision to award a penalty after a VAR review.
    Niang had chance to draw level for Senegal on 66th minute as he picked up an inch-perfect pass inside the box and fired the ball just over the crossbar.
    On 69th minute, a good pass found Youssouf Sabaly on the edge of the box, and he drilled the ball towards the roof of the net. Rais M’Bolhi was almost caught out but pulled off a brilliant save at the last second.
    With 68 percent ball possession, Senegal could not dent the Algeria’s defence. The Senegalese also had 11 goal attempts while Algeria had one. While the Algerian keeper saved three clear goals attempt, the Senegalese keeper had no save.

  • I'd swap my Champions League medal for AFCON, says Mane

    Senegal forward Sadio Mane says he would swap his Champions League winning medal with Liverpool for winning the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday.

    Senegal seek to win Afcon for the first time when they face Algeria in the final in Cairo, Egypt.
    Mane helped Liverpool beat Tottenham to win the Champions League final on 1 June, and has three goals in five starts at the Africa Cup of Nations.
    “For sure, I would be ready even today [to swap],” Mane told BBC Sport.
    The former Southampton player, 27, added: “Maybe I don’t need to swap when we win it hopefully.
    “We know it won’t be easy but it’s normal, it’s part of football. Algeria is a great team and now I’m just looking forward to playing in the final and to win it.”
    Algeria boss Djamel Belmadi said his side would “fight” to try and win the tournament for a second time.
    “To the Algerian people, I want to say: I’m not a politician, not a miracle worker or a wizard,” he added.
    “But we will fight like we have fought to this point.”
    Senegal and Algeria met in the group stages, with 1990 champions Algeria winning 1-0.

  • Senegal beat Tunisia to book AFCON final ticket

    Senegal and Sadio Mane are through to the African Cup of Nations final after beating Tunisia 1-0 in an extra-time thriller on Sunday.

     
    In a game of high drama, both teams missed penalties within a few minutes of each other in regulation time at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.
    Tunisia was then given another penalty late in extra time only for referee Bamlak Tessema Weyesa to check the VAR TV screen on the sidelines and dramatically reverse his decision — to the dismay of the Tunisians.

    Senegal and Sadio Mane will play for a first African Cup title on Friday. Nigeria faces Algeria in the other semifinal.
    Tunisia should have gone ahead after winning the first penalty in the 73rd, when Ferjani Sassi’s shot hit the upper arm of Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly as he threw himself in the way to block it.
    Sassi took the penalty himself but it was weak and Senegal goalkeeper Alfred Gomis saved easily.
    Senegal had its chance almost straight after, with Ismaila Sarr hacked down by Bronn in the area.
    Henri Saivet took the spot-kick instead of Mane, who missed two penalties earlier in the tournament.
    Saivet’s penalty was low and hard to the bottom right corner, but Hassen dived full-stretch and brilliantly deflected it away with his left hand.
    Hassen was responsible for giving away the game-deciding goal, though, and deciding Tunisia’s fate.
    In extra time, he went to punch away a free kick swung over from the right wing, but only forced it onto Bronn’s head and it rebounded into the net.
    The most contentious moment of a scintillating game came right near the end after Senegal’s Idrissa Gueye was initially penalized for another handball in the area. The ball was headed down by a teammate and struck Gueye’s hand as he tried to pull it away at the side of his body.
    Ethiopian referee Weyesa awarded the penalty, then decided to make the long run over to the sidelines to check with the VAR video review system, which is being used at the African Cup for the first time.
    After a tense delay, he ran back onto the field waving his arms to signal no penalty.
    Senegal has never won the African Cup and has made just one final, in 2002 when the team also reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Current Senegal coach Aliou Cisse was a member of the 2002 team and he dropped to his knees with arms held aloft in celebration at the final whistle.

  • BREAKING: Senegal defeat Benin to reach AFCON semi-finals

    The Senegalese national football team have qualified for the semi-finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament in Egypt after beating Benin Republic 1-0.
    Details to follow….

  • U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles crash out after defeat to Senegal

    U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles crash out after defeat to Senegal

    Senegal defeated Nigeria’s Flying Eagles 2-1 in their round of 16 clash on Monday night, June 3 at the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Poland.

    The encounter at Lodz saw Senegal take the kick-off and in the 10th minute, Tijani came close to netting the opener after winning a header in the penalty box, but his effort was only good for the roof of the net.

    After half hour of football, injured-Maxwell Effiom was replaced by Sor, with scores still 0-0.

    Four minutes later, Sor came close to open scores, but his effort was saved by the Senegalese.

    However, on the 36th minute, Amadou Sagna netted the game’s opening goal to hand Senegal the lead, with the scoreboard reading Senegal 1-0 .

    On the dot of 45 minutes, Flying Eagles chance to level scores through Ikouwem’s free-kick was blocked, but against the run of play Senegal doubled their lead through Ibrahima Niane to go into the break with a two-goal lead.

    In the second-half, the Flying Eagles improved on their first-half performance and on the 50th minute mark, Nigeria reduced the deficit through Aniekeme Okon, who deflected Makanjuola’s free-kick to make the scores – Senegal 2 Nigeria 1.

    Despite other scoring chances for the Flying Eagles late in the encounter, Senegal’s junior Teranga Lions held on, to claim the contest with a 2-1 win at the blast of the final whistle.

    The result sees Senegal progress to the quarterfinal of the U20 World Cup while Nigeria head back home.

  • U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles arrive in Lodz for Senegal clash

    U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles arrive in Lodz for Senegal clash

    The delegation of Nigeria’s national under-20 male football team arrived in the city of Lodz on Saturday afternoon.

    Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), said the team were in the Polish city ahead of their FIFA Under-20 World Cup Round of 16 game on Monday.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Flying Eagles are billed to face fellow African flagbearers Senegal.

    “Players and officials left their Qubus Hotel in Bielsko-Biala after breakfast and arrived in Poland’s third largest city just in time for lunch at the Hotel Ambasador Premium,” Olajire said in a statement on Saturday.

    Nigeria had finished third in Group D and only qualified as one of the best four third–place finishers in the six groups.

    Senegal, Africa’s vice-champions, finished at the top of Group A after two wins and a draw.

    The seven-times African champions are yet to truly impress in Poland since their opening day 4-0 lashing of Qatar in .

    They had won with goals from Maxwell Effiom, Henry Offia, Ayotomiwa Dele-Bashiru and Aliu Salawudeen.

    A 0-2 loss to the U.S. and 1-1 draw with Ukraine, both in Bielsko-Biala, meant the Flying Eagles had to sneak into the knockout rounds.

    “But the spirit in camp is high following qualification, and the prospect of squaring up to another African team appears to be engendering unspoken steel determination in the playing body,” the NFF spokesman had added.

    Nicknamed “The Promised Land”, Lodz however does not hold much promise for the African army.

    This early knockout round confrontation between Nigeria and Senegal means depleted African presence going forward.

    Already, South Africa’s Amajita are back in Johannesburg following group stage elimination.

    The other African team, Mali, will have to battle Argentina at the same stage on Tuesday evening.

    Half of the Round of 16 fixtures are all-Confederation clashes.

    Apart from Nigeria/Senegal, South American representatives Uruguay and Ecuador are up against each other, as Asians Japan and South Korea, and European teams Italy and Poland.

    The 18,000–capacity Stadion Widzewa, where the Flying Eagles tackle Senegal on Monday evening from 7.30pm, will also host the Final match on June 15.

    FIFA U20 WORLD CUP ROUND OF 16 MATCHES

    SUNDAY (JUNE 2)
    Italy Vs Poland (Gdynia)
    Colombia Vs New Zealand (Lodz)

    MONDAY (JUNE 3)
    Uruguay Vs Ecuador (Lublin)
    Ukraine Vs Panama (Tychy)
    Senegal Vs Nigeria (Lodz)

    TUESDAY (JUNE 4)
    Japan Vs Korea Republic (Lublin)
    France Vs USA (Bydgoszcz)
    Argentina Vs Mali (Bielsko-Biala)