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The Namibian
Ismaila Sarr scored his third goal of the tournament in the 56th minute
“Ismaila Sarr tapped in in the 56th minute, for his third goal of the tournament, after a dreadful error by former Manchester United player Zidane Iqbal deep inside his own half gifted Senegal possession.”
Gueye double keeps Senegal’s World Cup hopes aliveThe Namibian
Ismaila Sarr scored the winning goal for Crystal Palace against Brighton
“The Eagles ended their 12-match winless run with a 1-0 victory at bitter rivals Brighton thanks to Senegal international Sarr's 61st-minute goal when played in by substitute Evann Guessand, the Ivory Coast forward making an immediate impact on his Palace debut after joining on loan from Aston Villa during the January transfer window.”
African players in Europe: Ouattara fires another winner for BeesThe Namibian
Ismaila Sarr had disallowed a goal scored in the second added minute
“The Senegal team had initially been riled by the referee's decision to disallow for a foul a goal scored by Ismaila Sarr in the second added minute.”
Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win Afcon title after final walk off protestThe Namibian
Ismaila Sarr was allegedly fouled by Odilon Kossounou (no penalty awarded)
“Diatta was furious with the refereeing in the game, highlighting notably the decision not to award a penalty for what he deemed to be a foul by Odilon Kossounou on Ismaïla Sarr.”
Senegal star blasts ‘corrupt CAF’ after exitSenegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, defeating 10-man Iraq 5-0 in their final Group I match, with Pape Gueye scoring twice. Senegal boosted their chances of progressing as one of the eight best third-placed teams with the best goal difference of teams on three points.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, defeating 10-man Iraq 5-0 in their final Group I match, with Pape Gueye scoring twice. Senegal boosted their chances of progressing as one of the eight best third-placed teams with the best goal difference of teams on three points.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with two goals in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria, breaking Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals. Messi's tournament tally now stands at 18 goals.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 on Monday to advance to the World Cup last 32, securing their progression with a game to spare.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 to move five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race, with a controversial VAR decision ruling out West Ham's late equaliser. Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Burnley, slipping further behind in the Champions League chase.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Despite being ordered to return the Africa Cup of Nations trophy after CAF reversed Senegal's disputed January final victory over Morocco and awarded it to the hosts, Senegal paraded the trophy at the Stade de France and beat Peru 2-0 in a friendly. The Senegalese Football Federation has appealed the CAF decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
29 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco, overturning Senegal's 1-0 victory in the final after the Senegalese players briefly walked off in protest over a stoppage-time penalty. The Senegalese Football Federation says it will appeal the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, calling it "unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable."
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
African footballers across Europe's major leagues scored crucial goals over the weekend. Burkina Faso's Dango Ouattara scored his second consecutive match-winning goal for Brentford in a 3-2 victory at Newcastle, while players from Cameroon, Senegal, Zambia, Guinea, Ghana, and Ivory Coast also found the back of the net for their clubs.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Morocco's football federation said it will appeal sanctions and fines totalling $315,000 imposed by CAF after the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal in January, which was marked by disputed penalty decisions, pitch invasions, and projectile-throwing by supporters. Senegal, which was fined $615,000 and whose head coach was banned for five games, also said it would appeal its sanctions.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Senegal defeated host Morocco 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations final, with Pape Gueye scoring in extra time after Senegal protested and walked off the pitch following a controversial late penalty award that their goalkeeper Edouard Mendy saved. The match was marred by ugly scenes in the crowd when the penalty was given, and Senegal supporters threw objects and attempted to get onto the field.
19 January 2026 · The Namibian →