Senegal arrives at the Africa Cup 2025 with ambitions far greater than participation, they aim to dominate. Known for blending physical power with technical skill, the team’s style is energetic and attacking while maintaining defensive discipline. With a mix of experienced stars and exciting young talent, Senegal have the balance to deliver both stability and freshness. Their national pride and relentless fighting spirit make them one of the most compelling teams to watch at this year’s tournament.
- Nickname: The Lions of Teranga
- Head coach: Pape Thiaw
- Football Association: Fédération Sénégalaise de Football
- AFCON appearances: 15 times
- FIFA ranking: 19
Senegal’s Match Schedule
Senegal has been drawn into Group D, alongside DR Congo, Benin and Botswana. Below is their full group stage schedule, including dates, times and venues. So you know exactly when to follow the Lions of Teranga.
| 23 December | Group stage |
 Senegal Botswana | 3 0 |
| 27 December | Group stage |
Senegal DR Congo | 1 1 |
| 30 December | Group stage |
 Benin Senegal | 0 3 |
| 3 January | Round of 16 |
Senegal Sudan | 3 1 |
| 9 January | Quarter-final |
 Mali Senegal | 0 1 |
| 14 January | Semi-final |
Senegal Egypt | 1 0 |
| 18 January | Final |
Senegal Morocco | 1 (AET) 0 |
Football Shirts Senegal
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Stats Senegal AFCON 2025
Top scorer
| # | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pape Gueye | 3 |
| 2. | Sadio Mané | 2 |
| 3. | Nicolas Jackson | 2 |
| 4. | Cherif Ndiaye | 2 |
| 5. | Abdoulaye Seck | 1 |
| 6. | Iliman Ndiaye | 1 |
| 7. | Ibrahim Mbaye | 1 |
| 8. | Habib Diallo | 1 |
Assists
| # | Player | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sadio Mané | 3 |
| 2. | Krépin Diatta | 1 |
| 3. | Idrissa Gueye | 1 |
| 4. | Cheick Sabaly | 1 |
| 5. | Nicolas Jackson | 1 |
| 6. | Ismaïla Sarr | 1 |
| 7. | Ismail Jakobs | 1 |
Rating
| # | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Krépin Diatta | 7,6 |
| 2. | Edouard Mendy | 7,5 |
| 3. | Pape Gueye | 7,5 |
| 4. | Idrissa Gueye | 7,4 |
| 5. | Sadio Mané | 7,3 |
| 6. | Abdoulaye Seck | 7,3 |
| 7. | Moussa Niakhaté | 7,2 |
| 8. | El Hadji Malick Diouf | 7,1 |
| 9. | Kalidou Koulibaly | 7,1 |
| 10. | Mamadou Sarr | 7,0 |
Senegal Squad
Keepers:
Mory Diaw (Le Havre), Yehvann Diouf (OGC Nice), Edouard Mendy (Al-Ahli)
Defenders:
Ilay Camara (Anderlecht), Krépin Diatta (Monaco), El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham United), Ismail Jakobs (Galatasaray), Kalidou Koulibaly (Al Hilal), Antoine Mendy (OGC Nice), Moussa Niakhaté (Olympique Lyon), Mamadou Sarr (R. Strasbourg), Abdoulaye Seck (Maccabi Haifa)
Midfielders:
Lamine Camara (Monaco), Pathé Ciss (Rayo Vallecano), Habib Diarra (Sunderland), Idrissa Gueye (Everton), Pape Gueye (Villareal), Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham Hotspur)
Attackers:
Boulaye Dia (Lazio Roma), Habib Diallo (FC Metz), Assane Diao (Como), Nicolas Jackson (Bayern München), Sadio Mané (Al Nassr), Ibrahim Mbaye (PSG), Cherif Ndiaye (Samsunspor), Iliman Ndiaye (Everton), Cheikh Sabaly (FC Metz), Ismaïla Sarr (Crystal Palace)
Head Coach Senegal
Pape Thiaw ushers in a new era for Senegalese football. A former striker, he was part of the legendary 2002 World Cup squad that reached the quarter-finals. His playing career took him across France’s Ligue 1, Spain, and Switzerland, experience he now brings into coaching.
After leading Senegal’s local team to victory at the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN), Thiaw was promoted to head coach of the senior national side. Known for combining attacking flair with defensive structure, he has embraced both seasoned leaders and fresh talent, with one clear mission: to keep Senegal at the top of African football.
Star Player Senegal
Sadio Mané remains the face of Senegalese football and one of the finest players of his generation. After a decorated spell at Liverpool, winning the 2019 Champions League and the 2020 Premier League, he moved to Bayern Munich in 2022. Bringing his explosive pace, skill and eye for goal to the Bundesliga.
On the international stage, Mané has delivered historic success, most notably leading Senegal to their first-ever AFCON title in 2021 and playing a decisive role in World Cup 2022 qualification. In 2024, he once again proved his value with crucial goals and assists in key matches. More than just a world-class attacker, Mané’s humility and perseverance make him an inspirational figure both on and off the pitch.
Senegal AFCON History
Senegal have long been one of Africa’s strongest footballing nations. Since making their debut in 1965, they have consistently competed at the highest level, often reaching the latter stages. Their crowning achievement came in 2021, when they lifted the AFCON trophy for the first time after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Egypt.
The Lions of Teranga had previously reached the final in 2002, falling to Cameroon and have also made several semi-final appearances (1990, 1992, 2006). Their regular presence among the continent’s elite underlines their status as perennial contenders.
Road to AFCON 2025
Senegal qualified with ease, dominating Group L and finishing unbeaten with 16 points. They secured five wins, including commanding victories against Malawi and Burundi, and drew once. Scoring 10 goals and conceding just one, the Lions of Teranga showed both attacking sharpness and defensive steel, entering the tournament in outstanding form.
| Friday 6 September 2024 | |
Senegal Burkina Faso | 1 1 |
| Monday 9 September 2024 | |
 Burundi Senegal | 0 1 |
| Friday 11 October 2024 | |
Senegal Malawi | 4 0 |
| Tuesday 15 October 2024 | |
| Malawi Senegal | 0 1 |
| Monday 11 November 2024 | |
| Burkina Faso Senegal | 0 1 |
| Tuesday 19 November 2024 | |
| Senegal Burundi | 2 0 |
| Team | PTS | G | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 16 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +9 |
| Burkina Faso | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +3 |
| Malawi | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -5 |
| Burundi | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -7 |
Stats
Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sadio Mané | 3 |
| 2. | Habib Diarra | 3 |
| 3. | Ismaïla Sarr | 1 |
| 4. | Nicolas Jackson | 1 |
| 5. | Pape Guaye | 1 |
| 6. | Boulaye Dia | 1 |
Assists
| Player | Assists | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Iliman Ndiaye | 2 |
| 2. | Ismaïla Sarr | 1 |
| 3. | Idrissa Gueye | 1 |
| 4. | Pape Guaye | 1 |
| 5. | Cheick Sabaly | 1 |
Player Rating
| Player | Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | El Hadji Malick Diouf | 7,7 |
| 2. | Sadio Mané | 7,7 |
| 3. | Boulaye Dia | 7,5 |
| 4. | Cheick Sabaly | 7,4 |
| 5. | Edouard Mendy | 7,4 |
| 6. | Moussa Niakhaté | 7,4 |
| 7. | Habib Diarra | 7,4 |
| 8. | Idrissa Gueye | 7,3 |
| 9. | Krépin Diatta | 7,3 |
| 10. | Abdou Diallo | 7,3 |