Senegal

Senegal · Founded 1960

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off pitchThe GuardianOfficial source· 22 Sept 2026

Mendy: Afcon win beats Champions League glory

Édouard Mendy reflects on his Senegal career, saying winning Afcon was 10 times better than the Champions League.

off pitchBBC SportOfficial source· 18 Sept 2026

Vieira calls Senegal job 'an absolute dream'

Born in Senegal but a World Cup winner with France, Patrick Vieira now returns home to lead the Teranga Lions.

rumourBBC SportOfficial source· 19 Aug 2026

Vieira's Senegal appointment clouded by contract and federation turmoil

Patrick Vieira's move to coach Senegal is far from sealed, with no signed contract and federation chaos.

transferThe GuardianOfficial source· 18 Aug 2026

Vieira takes Senegal job, returns to birthplace

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira is back in football, leading the country of his birth.

off pitchBBC SportOfficial source· 18 Aug 2026

Vieira appointed Senegal head coach

Former Arsenal captain returns to his birthplace to lead the Teranga Lions.

Club info

Country: Senegal
Founded: 1960
National team: Yes
Stadium: Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade
City: Diamniadio
Capacity: 50,000
Surface: grass

Overview

Senegal's national football team was founded in 1960. The team plays its home matches at the 50,000-capacity Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade in Diamniadio. As of the latest records, the squad includes 26 players.

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