Senegal

The Senegal national football team, also known as the Lions de la Téranga (meaning: The Lions of Teranga), represents Senegal in international association football. Operated by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), they are one of Africa’s most famous national teams. Here are some key details:

• Nickname: Lions de la Téranga
• Head Coach: Aliou Cissé
• Captain: Kalidou Koulibaly
• Most Caps: Idrissa Gueye (113)
• Top Scorer: Sadio Mané (43)
• FIFA Ranking (as of July 2024): 19
• World Cup Appearances: 3 (best result: quarter-finals in 2002)
• AFCON Appearances: 17 (best result: champions in 2021)
• African Nations Championship Appearances: 3 (best result: champions in 2022)
• Amílcar Cabral Cup: Multiple-time champions 

Senegal made history by reaching the 2002 World Cup quarter-finals, upsetting defending champions France. They’ve also been AFCON runners-up twice (2002 and 2019). Fun fact: Senegal, along with Norway, has never lost against Brazil in friendly matches!