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Senegal
CAF • CAF
Tournament Outlook
Round of 16 to Quarter-finals. Africa's best chance at deep run.
Best World Cup Result: Quarter-finals (2002)
About Senegal
The Lions of Teranga are Africa's best team. AFCON 2021 champions, Senegal has a squad full of Premier League and top European league quality.
Playing Style: Physical and athletic with technical quality. Strong defensively with explosive attacking transitions.
Key Players
Forward
Sadio Mané
Al-Nassr
Winger
Ismaïla Sarr
Crystal Palace
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Premier League quality
- AFCON champions mentality
- Physical attributes
- Mané big-game experience
Weaknesses
- Mané's declining pace in Saudi
- Squad depth
- Historical knockout struggles
World Cup Schedule
Fun Facts
- ⚽Teranga means hospitality in Wolof
- ⚽Beat France in 2002 World Cup opener
- ⚽Finally won AFCON in 2021 after years of heartbreak
Team Info
- FIFA Code
- SEN
- Confederation
- CAF
- World Cup Appearances
- 4
- Group
- Group I
Fan Culture
Senegalese fans are known for hospitality (Teranga) and colorful, joyful support.
Known as: Lions of Teranga (Hospitality)
Famous Chants:
Allez Sénégal!