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First AFCON, now World Cup - Senegal trapped in 'football hell'

Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heartbreaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year's chaotic Afcon final.

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2026 World Cup: For Senegal, loss to Belgium was cruel case of déjà vu

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Senegal's exit from World Cup highlights rifts

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Belgium manager Garcia lauds comeback win in World Cup

Frustration and anger were evident among Senegal's players after their painful exit from the round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup with a 3-2 defeat to Belgium in a match they had looked to have under con...

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Belgium complete dramatic comeback to stun Senegal, set up round-of-16 clash with USA

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Belgium's great escape: Late heroics end Senegal's World Cup dream

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Colombia vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup LIVE: Knockout match to get underway

Nestor Lorenzo’s Colombia have quietly established themselves among the tournament’s most convincing teams, combining defensive solidity with the sort of attacking football that helped them top ‌a gro...

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Senegal vs Belgium | Three people run onto field, stop play briefly during knockout match

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Belgium vs Senegal Highlights: BEL vs SEN FIFA World Cup 2026 Match: Belgium Score Late Penalty In Extra Time To Beat Senegal, Reach Round Of 16

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CAF invites bids to host AFCON 2028, 2032, 2036

The Confederation of African Football has invited its member associations from 54 African countries to submit bids to host the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations. CAF announced the bidding process in a statement published on its website on Friday.

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World Cup 2026: Aubrey Modiba urges Hugo Broos to reconsider Bafana exit - 'He has unfinished AFCON business'

South Africa full-back Aubrey Modiba urged manager Hugo Broos to remain in charge of Bafana Bafana beyond the World Cup.

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Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Everything you need to know, from the team in crisis to the best games to watch

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Sunday when the hosts Morocco face Comoros in the tournament opener in Rabat. Ivory Coast were the champions last time out, winning the Afcon on home soil after an extraordinary campaign where The ...

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Revealed: Why Senegal could not stage AFCON-style walkout after Belgium’s penalty at the World Cup

Senegal's heartbreaking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup came after a controversial penalty by Youri Tielemans, echoing their AFCON 2025 final turmoil.

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Hugo Broos backs World Cup experience to fuel Bafana Bafana's 2027 AFCON charge - 'We can certainly become better'

The Belgian tactician believes South Africa have laid the perfect foundation to conquer the continent following their historic run at the ongoing global showpiece. After reaching the knockout stages for the first time,

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AFCON 2025: The Road To Morocco Begins As 24 Teams Confirmed For Africa's Biggest Football Tournament

The TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 Qualifiers are complete, the 24 teams have been confirmed, and the stage is set for the pinnacle of African football: the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Fans worldwide now face a year-long wait for the 35th edition of the ...

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Bafana learnt at the World Cup, now they must go for an Afcon win: Broos

Bafana Bafana learnt from competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and now they have to keep growing and progressing, with winning the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) being the next target they should set,

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AFCON 2025 Final Goalscorer Quits After Senegal’s World Cup Exit, Gives Condition to Return

Pape Gueye announces his departure from Senegal's national team after their shocking World Cup exit, following a dramatic defeat against Belgium in extra time.