How long has it been since Senegal won a major trophy?

Senegal last won a major trophy at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. As of today that is 4 years and 5 months ago.

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Senegal's trophy history

Senegal won their first-ever major trophy at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (played in early 2022 due to scheduling), beating Egypt on penalties after a goalless final in Cameroon — a especially sweet result given Senegal had also lost the 2019 final to Algeria. Sadio Mane, Senegal's captain and biggest star, scored the winning spot kick, just months after missing a penalty for Liverpool in the Champions League final. Senegal's tournament pedigree stretches back further than that title: their 2002 World Cup squad reached the quarterfinal on the country's tournament debut, famously beating defending champions France 1-0 in the opening match, a result still considered one of the great World Cup shocks. Senegal have remained one of Africa's most consistent teams since, regularly reaching the latter stages of both the World Cup and AFCON.

All major titles

Competition	Titles won
FIFA World Cup	0
Africa Cup of Nations	1

Major finals

Year	Competition	Result	Detail
2019	Africa Cup of Nations	Runner-up	Lost 1-0 to Algeria
2022	Africa Cup of Nations	Won	Penalties vs Egypt after 0-0

Legendary players

El Hadji Diouf — Star of Senegal's breakout 2002 World Cup run, which included a shock win over defending champions France.
Sadio Mane — Scored the winning penalty in the 2021 AFCON final, capping Senegal's first major trophy.
Kalidou Koulibaly — Captained the defense through Senegal's 2021 AFCON title and 2022 World Cup campaign.
Edouard Mendy — Goalkeeper for the 2021 AFCON win, named the tournament's best goalkeeper.

Interesting facts

Senegal beat defending champions France 1-0 in their opening match at the 2002 World Cup, on the country's tournament debut.
Senegal lost the 2019 AFCON final to Algeria before winning the very next edition in 2022, beating that same Algeria team's neighbors' rivals — Egypt — on penalties.
Sadio Mane scored the winning penalty in the 2022 AFCON final shootout, months after missing a penalty in the 2021 Champions League final for Liverpool.
Senegal reached the World Cup quarterfinal in 2002, matching the best-ever finish by an African nation at the time.

Frequently asked questions

When did Senegal win their first major trophy?

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (played in February 2022), beating Egypt on penalties after a goalless final.

Has Senegal ever reached a World Cup quarterfinal?

Yes, on their tournament debut in 2002, after beating defending champions France in the opening match.

Did Senegal win the 2019 AFCON?

No, they reached the final but lost 1-0 to Algeria.

Who scored the winning penalty in Senegal's 2021 AFCON final?

Sadio Mane, Senegal's captain, scored the decisive spot kick in the shootout against Egypt.

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