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‘We’re like a family here’: Habib Diarra delights in good times at Sunderland

The club’s record signing on adjusting to the north-east, Afcon pride, and learning from Patrick Vieira and Liam Rosenior

The Guardian - UK

Deadly attacks stall trade in key corridor between Senegal and Mali

More than 4,000 empty shipping containers are stranded inside Mali as insecurity on the main trade route to Senegal makes transport too dangerous, raising fears of supply disruption and higher prices in a country where most imports pass through the port of Dakar.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal surf school in Dakar brings girls back to class

In a Dakar fishing village, a surf academy run by Black Girls Surf swaps waves for school, helping 20 girls return to education.

Euronews

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Chelsea: Mamadou Sarr shirt number confirmed after Deadline Day recall

Senegal international is back at Stamford Bridge after loan spell was cut short

Evening Standard

Senegal to appeal Confederation of African Football sanctions over CAN final

Senegal says it plans to appeal the decision by the Confederation of African Football to suspend coach Pape Thiaw for five matches and impose a $100,000 fine, following chaotic scenes at the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco earlier this month.

Radio France Internationale

Evidence shows Russian oil tanker was 'deliberately' attacked near Dakar

A tanker that left Russia and ran into trouble off the coast of Senegal in November 2025 appears to have been deliberately targeted by explosives placed in strategic locations on its hull, according to video footage obtained and verified by RFI.

Radio France Internationale

Match bans and fines handed down after chaotic scenes at CAN final

Following the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco earlier this month, which saw Senegal walk off the field after Morocco were given a late penalty moments after Senegal had a goal disallowed, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five Confederation of African Football matches and fined $100,000.…

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Senegal boss Pape Thiaw handed five-game ban as CAF reveal sanctions for AFCON final chaos

Iliman Ndiaye, Ismaila Sarr, Ismael Saibari and Achraf Hakimi have also been punished

Evening Standard

Senegal and Morocco fined and players banned after African Cup final walk-off and chaos

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five games and fined $100,000 and Senegalese and Moroccan players also received suspensions following a walk-off during a chaotic African Cup of Nations final

The Independent UK

Afcon drama: what went wrong and what went right at the continent’s biggest football cup in Morocco

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, produced thrills and several story lines, some good and others not so good. It ended in a victory for Senegal – their second Afcon championship. While the 1-0 victory over Morocco was deserved, the championship game ended on…

The Conversation

Photos show aquagym classes in Senegal helping people with reduced mobility

Participants of all ages gather on a beach in Dakar for low-impact aquagym sessions in the Atlantic Ocean, moving in the water to ease pain and improve mobility.

The Independent UK

Senegal's aquagym classes offer hope and healing for people with reduced mobility

Senegal’s first aquagym program has drawn praise from health professionals for helping people with reduced mobility caused by noncommunicable diseases

The Independent UK

Morocco and Senegal pledge to stay friends and boost trade after Africa Cup soccer tensions

Morocco and Senegal are pledging to stay friends after their national soccer teams clashed in a chaotic final to the Africa Cup

The Independent UK

‘Pathetic’—Kylian Mbappe Slammed for Way He Stood by Real Madrid Teammate

Mbappé’s actions against Villarreal caused some interesting debate.

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Senegal football federation boss hits out at Moroccan influence on African game

A week after Senegal lifted the Africa Cup of Nations cup with a 1-0 victory over Morocco, Senegal football chief Abdoulaye Fall hit out at what he claimed was Morocco's undue influence over the continental game.

The Independent UK

Senegal boss defends Afcon final walk-off protest in social media post

Senegal’s players walked off the pitch after Morocco were awarded a stoppage time penalty in the Afcon final

Radio France Internationale

Senegal's top politicians welcome home triumphant Africa Cup of Nations squad

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko led the welcome- home delegation in the capital Dakar on Tuesday morning for the football squad that claimed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Morocco.

The Guardian - UK

Inside the magic and chaos of the Africa Cup of Nations

While Senegal’s victory in the chaotic final has made the headlines, we look at five other big takeaways from the tournament – from the strong diaspora representation to the floor-filling tunes

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I watched dramatic Morocco vs Senegal AFCON Final with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani's AFCON watch party lived up to the hype

The Independent UK

Brahim Diaz and the worst Panenka penalty misses after Afcon despair

AFCON 2026: Morocco star Brahim Diaz blew the chance to win the 2026 Afcon final against Senegal at the end of normal time after a dreadful Panenka attempt, writes Aman Mahmood, but he is far from the first culprit

The Independent UK

Senegal players return home to heroes’ welcome after dramatic Afcon victory

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Moroccan FA says it will begin legal action against CAF and FIFA following chaotic end to AFCON final

Morocco lost the final to Senegal in extra time - but only after Senegal boss Pep Thiaw ordered his players off the pitch when a late Moroccan penalty was awarded

The Independent UK

Senegal president hails ‘incredibly fair’ Afcon triumph as he greets players after controversial final

Senegal’s players arrived back in Dakar on Tuesday morning after winning Afcon in controversial fashion on Sunday night

Dot Esports

IShowSpeed reveals himself as AFCON final mascot in Senegal vs. Morocco

IShowSpeed did his famous backflips at the biggest stage in Africa.

The Guardian - UK

Brahim Díaz learns cruel Panenka lesson to break Morocco’s hearts in Afcon final

Brahim Díaz’s misjudged penalty after Senegal’s walk-off chaos at end of Afcom final leaves him facing a lifetime of criticism

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