Also known as: star man Mane · Accused 1
Sadio Mane — footballer selected for Senegal's 2026 World Cup squad announced in May 2026.
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Informanté
Accused 1, Lukas Nekwiyu, known as Mane is currently held at Oluno Correctional Facility
“Accused 1, Lukas Nekwiyu, known as Mane, is currently held at Oluno Correctional Facility.”
Lack of telephonic access allegedly prejudices accused in late Prosecutor Shiweda’s caseThe Namibian
Sadio Mane persuaded teammates to return to pitch during final after they stormed off in protest
“His role as peacemaker during the final — he was the one who stayed on the pitch and persuaded his teammates to return — has been widely praised.”
Dakar delights in Senegal parade honouring Afcon championsThe Namibian
Sadio Mane urged his colleagues to return to the pitch
“They showed their quality on the pitch, with Sadio Mane still the leader of the team approaching his 34th birthday — it was he who urged his colleagues to return to the pitch.”
Final chaos against Senegal leaves huge stain on Morocco's AfconThe Namibian
Sadio Mane has registered only one assist and no goals in seven matches for Bayern since returning from leg injury
“Mane has played seven matches for Bayern since returning from a leg injury which forced him to miss Senegal's World Cup campaign, but has registered only one assist and no goals.”
Bayern hope Mane can ‘find himself' at familiar foe FreiburgThe Namibian
Sadio Mane told reporters "soon, I promise you" when asked about returning to spectacular form displayed with Liverpool
“After Tuesday's match, a smiling Mane told reporters "soon, I promise you" after he was asked when he would return to the spectacular form he displayed with Liverpool.”
Bayern hope Mane can ‘find himself' at familiar foe FreiburgThe Namibian
Sadio Mane shed tears after missing his penalty kick in 2017
“Many pundits tipped Senegal to go all the way in 2017, but they lost a last-eight penalty shootout to eventual champions Cameroon with Mane shedding tears after missing his kick.”
Algeria, Senegal look cut above Group C rivalsMohamed Salah, 33, leads Egypt at what is likely his final World Cup, seeking a first tournament victory for the Pharaohs after three previous campaigns without a win. Salah recently ended his nine-year Liverpool career with 257 goals before joining Al-Ittihad.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mohamed Salah, 33, leads Egypt at what is likely his final World Cup, seeking a first tournament victory for the Pharaohs after three previous campaigns without a win. Salah recently ended his nine-year Liverpool career with 257 goals before joining Al-Ittihad.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Coach Pape Thiaw unveiled a 28-man Senegal squad for the 2026 World Cup, featuring established stars including Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Edouard Mendy alongside emerging talent. Senegal will begin their Group I campaign on June 16 against France in New Jersey, also facing Norway and Iraq.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Six men facing murder charges in connection with the death of prosecutor Justine Shiweda appeared in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court, where they lodged formal complaints about their treatment in custody, including restricted communication with family and legal representatives, and limited consultation time. The case was postponed to 20 April for bail hearings.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Senegal has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip them of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco after their players protested a penalty decision in the final. CAF had overturned Senegal's 1-0 victory, declaring them to have forfeited the match after they walked off the pitch in protest.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Mohamed Salah announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years at the club, marking the end of a glorious era and leaving the Premier League side to face another expensive rebuild. The 33-year-old Egyptian winger has scored 255 goals for the Reds and won multiple titles, but endured a difficult season marked by poor form, benching, and a public row with manager Arne Slot before a January reconciliation.
26 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 →
Lawyers have raised concerns that the fair trial rights of suspects in the murder case of late Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda may be prejudiced, as the accused are barred from having access to telephones while incarcerated, hampering their ability to contact legal representatives. The matter was remanded to 8 April 2026 to address the issue of telephonic access and to fix a bail application date.
17 March 2026 · Informanté →
Tens of thousands of Senegal fans lined the streets of Dakar as the Lions of Teranga held a victory parade to celebrate their Africa Cup of Nations triumph over Morocco. The players and coaches travelled by open-top bus through the capital to the presidential palace, where they were met by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and other government officials.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Senegal defeated Morocco in a controversial Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, marked by a disputed penalty award, Senegal players walking off the pitch, and clashes between fans and security that have drawn criticism and threatened future sanctions against Senegal and potential FIFA investigation into Morocco's hosting and VAR inconsistencies.
20 January 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 →