The Lions of Teranga are one of the continent's most powerful football nations. An AFCON title in 2021, a World Cup quarter-final in 2002, and a squad built around the world-class Sadio Mané — Senegal are a force to be reckoned with.
Senegal announced themselves to the world at the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, defeating defending champions France in the opening game and going on to reach the quarter-finals. It remains one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history and sparked a generation of football passion across the country.
Two decades later, Senegal claimed their first AFCON title in 2021 under coach Aliou Cissé, defeating Egypt on penalties in the final. They reached the AFCON 2025 final in Morocco, winning 1-0 after extra time, though CAF later awarded the match to the hosts and Senegal's appeal is with CAS. At Qatar 2022 they reached the Round of 16, and with Sadio Mané and a squad full of European-based talent, the Lions of Teranga are consistently among Africa's strongest sides. At the 2026 World Cup they beat Iraq 5-0 and went out 3-2 after extra time to Belgium in the round of 32.
White and green — the colours of the Senegalese flag worn with West African pride. Senegal's home kit is one of the most striking in African football, and their Puma designs have become increasingly popular globally as the Lions of Teranga's profile has grown.
Their kits carry the energy and passion of Senegalese football culture, and the white of the Lions of Teranga is worn with enormous pride by fans across Senegal and the wider African football community.
Facts checked: 22 October 2026.
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