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Senegal coach Mama Cisse quits role after WAFCON journey ends in draw
Dennis Mabuka · 2 months ago
Following their exit from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a 0-0 draw against hosts Morocco in their final group fixture, Senegal coach Mama Moussa Cisse has thrown in the towel.
Morocco advance at WAFCON despite heated draw against Senegal
Anna Carreau · 2 months ago
Morocco advanced to the WAFCON quarter-finals after a 0-0 draw against Senegal. Jorge Vilda’s players could even have won the match, but Mrabet missed the same penalty twice, with the referee ruling that it had to be retaken. Senegal secured a creditable draw, but it was not enough to qualify for the next round, as Algeria secured the second spot in Group A by beating Kenya 2-0 in the same fixture.
Mame Cisse reveals Senegal game plan for must-win WAFCON clash against Morocco
Dennis Mabuka · 2 months ago
Senegal women’s national team coach Mame Moussa Cisse has warned the Lionesses to increase their playing level and quality when they face Morocco in a decisive Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) fixture in Rabat on Monday.
Beldine Odemba confident as Kenya seek first WAFCON win against Algeria
Dennis Mabuka · 2 months ago
Kenya women’s national team head coach Beldine Odemba is confident of redeeming themselves from an upset exit in the ongoing Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco when they face Algeria in their last preliminary match in Rabat on Monday.
Kenya’s Beldine Odemba rues missed chances as WAFCON knockout stage hopes fade
Dennis Mabuka · 2 months ago
Kenya women’s national team head coach Beldine Odemba attributed the team’s 1-0 defeat to Senegal to poor finishing in their Group A match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Thursday.
Senegal bounce back from opening game defeat with narrow win over Kenya at WAFCON
Anna Carreau · 2 months ago
Senegal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Kenya thanks to a goal from FC Metz striker Seynabou Mbengue, scored on the half-hour mark. Following their opening defeat to Algeria, Senegal bounced back to claim three crucial points in their bid to finish in the top two of Group A and qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations.
Kenya and Senegal coaches prepared for decisive WAFCON 2026 fixture
Dennis Mabuka · 2 months ago
Kenya women’s national team Harambee Starlets will step on the grass again with renewed hopes as they face a dented Senegal in a second Group A match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Thursday.
South Africa's must-win WAFCON clash against Ivory Coast: The facts and stats
Nick Said · 2 months ago
South Africa will look to history for some comfort when they face Ivory Coast in their must-win second Group B game at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Casablanca on Friday.
Beldine Odemba says Kenya stand chance of progressing despite Morocco WAFCON defeat
Dennis Mabuka · 2 months ago
Kenya’s Harambee Starlets suffered a major blow in their quest for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualification following a 4-0 humiliation against tournament favourites and hosts Morocco at the Prince Hassan Moulay Stadium in Rabat on Sunday.
Morocco thrash Kenya in their opening match of the women's 2026 Africa Cup of Nations
Anna Carreau · 2 months ago
Eager for revenge after losing to Nigeria in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which was also held in Morocco, the Atlas Lionesses secured a resounding 4-0 victory in their opening match of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations against Kenya. At the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, it was a one-sided affair, seeing Morocco top Group A ahead of Algeria, who had beaten Senegal 2-0 earlier in the evening.
Algeria get off to a perfect start at CAN 2026 with dominant win over Senegal
Anna Carreau · 2 months ago
A successful debut for Algeria, who claimed a 2-0 victory over Senegal in the opening match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The Greens took the lead with a penalty in the first half and sealed the win at the very end of the game thanks to a goal from former Nantes player, now signed with Washington Spirit for a record fee, Melissa Bethi.
Date set for CAS to hear Senegal-Morocco AFCON final controversy
Nick Said · 2 months ago
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will hear the Senegalese Football Federation’s (FSF) case against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) on 8 October 2026 after Senegal were stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
Senegal chief Abdoulaye Fall explains decision to fire Thiaw after World Cup exit
Dennis Mabuka in · 2 months ago
The Senegalese Football Federation (SFF) President Abdoulaye Fall has come out to explain the decision that led to the sacking of coach Pape Thiaw after the West Africans failed to reach the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Senegalese FA claim side's World Cup doctor was unqualified & is actually a gynaecologist
Mário Rui Ventur · 2 months ago
The turbulent episodes within the Senegal national team continue after their elimination in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, losing 3-2 to Belgium after extra time.
What was Bafana Bafana's official final position out of 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup?
Nick Said · 2 months ago
Though there is no official presentation, South Africa’s record at the 2026 World Cup has placed them joint 25th out of the 48 teams that competed in the United States, Mexico and Canada this year.
Pape Thiaw dismissed as Senegal head coach after round of 32 elimination
Anna Carreau · 2 months ago
It's official. Following the early elimination of the Lions of Teranga in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has decided to move on from Pape Thiaw.
Senegal’s Edouard Mendy breaks World Cup silence: 'We must ask ourselves right questions'
Dennis Mabuka in · 2 months ago
A few days after Senegal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup journey came to an end in the Round of 32, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has labelled the exit as a ‘failure’ for the West African nation.
Why it has been a World Cup for goal-scoring milestones so far in 2026
Nick Said · 2 months ago
With the World Cup at the quarter-final stage, there have so far been more goals per game at the 2026 tournament than at any global finals since Mexico 1970, one of the reasons why it has been such a watchable tournament.
Late heartbreak haunts Africa’s World Cup knockout campaign
Nick Said · 2 months ago
Morocco are the last men standing for Africa at the 2026 World Cup as they face a quarter-final against France, but had it not been for some late collapses, there may well have been more teams in the last eight.
Norwegian goalkeeper ran 6.7 km against Brazil: 'Hard to explain', says player manager
Flashscore · 3 months ago
Norwegian goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, who potentially played the game of his life in the Round of 16 against Brazil, ran no less than approximately 6.7 km against the South Americans, according to FIFA records. "The fact that he ran that far is quite difficult to explain", says the player-manager of the Norwegian national team, Brede Hangeland, to nrk.no
