Has Senegal Ever Won AFCON?

Senegal's latest tracked major trophy is the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The counter below updates automatically.

AFCON 2025 record: Senegal won 1–0 after extra time on the field on 18 January 2026. CAF recorded a 3–0 forfeit win for Morocco on 17 March. This site follows that CAF ruling: Morocco 2 AFCON titles, Senegal 1. Senegal appealed to CAS; a final CAS award has not been verified in the linked official material. Morocco's counter uses the final's date, not the later ruling date. CAF ruling · CAS appeal · CAS hearing note.

Senegal — last major trophy

🏆 2021 Africa Cup of Nations

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Senegal's story

Senegal won AFCON 2021 on 6 February 2022, beating Egypt 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw. Their 1-0 extra-time victory over Morocco in the 2025 final was overturned by CAF on 17 March 2026 to a 3-0 forfeit defeat. The site's count follows CAF's ruling while recording Senegal's CAS appeal separately.

Senegal's trophy history

Senegal's tracked AFCON title is the 2021 edition, won on 6 February 2022 against Egypt on penalties after a goalless final. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time on the field in the 2025 final, but CAF recorded a 3-0 forfeit defeat on 17 March 2026. Senegal appealed to CAS. This page follows CAF's record without claiming a verified final CAS outcome. Their World Cup breakthrough remains the 2002 quarter-final run.

Senegal's senior international honours

Competition	Titles won	Tracked here
FIFA World Cup	0	Yes
Africa Cup of Nations	1	Yes

Senegal's World Cup record

Appearances	4
Best result	Quarter-final (2002)
Most recent World Cup	2026

Senegal's notable tournament finishes

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
2026	Africa Cup of Nations 2025	Forfeit defeat	Won 1-0 (aet) on field; CAF recorded 0-3 on 17 March 2026; CAS appeal recorded

Legendary Senegal 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 decisive penalty in the 2021 AFCON final and remained a central figure in Senegal's rise.
Kalidou Koulibaly — Captained the defense through Senegal's 2021 AFCON title and 2022 World Cup campaign.
Edouard Mendy — Goalkeeper for the 2021 AFCON win and saved a late penalty in the 2025 final against Morocco.

Interesting facts about Senegal

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 next edition against Egypt on penalties.
Pape Gueye scored the only goal on the field in the AFCON 2025 final on 18 January 2026; CAF later recorded a 3-0 forfeit defeat for Senegal.
Senegal reached the World Cup quarterfinal in 2002, matching the best-ever finish by an African nation at the time.

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Senegal frequently asked questions

When did Senegal last win AFCON?

Senegal's latest title in the CAF record is AFCON 2021, won on 6 February 2022 against Egypt. The 2025 on-field victory was overturned by CAF; Senegal appealed to CAS.

When did Senegal win their first major trophy?

At the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, played in February 2022, when they beat 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.

How many AFCON titles have Senegal won?

One under CAF's current ruling: AFCON 2021, won in February 2022. CAF awarded the 2025 final to Morocco; Senegal's CAS appeal is recorded separately.

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