Senegal sports news

Here are some recent sports news from Senegal:

Football

• Senegal's national team, the Lions of Teranga, qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after defeating Egypt 1-0 in the African qualifiers.
• The team is led by coach Aliou Cissé, who is also the former captain of the national team.
• Senegal's top league, the Senegalese Premier League, is currently being contested by 16 teams, with ASC Diaraf and ASC Jaraaf leading the table.

Basketball

• The Senegalese national basketball team, the Lions of the Savannah, won the 2021 FIBA AfroBasket tournament, defeating Nigeria 74-65 in the final.
• The team is led by coach Mario Ajinça, a former NBA player.
• The Senegalese Basketball Federation has announced plans to establish a professional league in the country.

Other Sports

• Senegal's athletics team won several medals at the 2022 African Championships in Athletics, held in Mauritius. The team was led by sprinter Ousmane Dembélé, who won gold in the 100m and 200m events.
• The Senegalese Rugby Federation has announced plans to establish a national team and compete in international tournaments.

Recent News

• The Senegalese government has announced plans to invest in sports infrastructure, including the construction of new stadiums and training facilities.
• The country's sports minister, Abdourahmane Seck, has called for greater investment in sports development programs to promote the growth of sports in Senegal.

Upcoming Events

• The 2023 African Cup of Nations is scheduled to take place in Côte d'Ivoire, with Senegal's national team set to compete in the tournament.
• The Senegalese Premier League is expected to resume in January 2023, with ASC Diaraf and ASC Jaraaf set to compete for the title.

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