Latest News About Senegal’s Lions crowned again

Updated 2026-06-18 14:24

Senegal appeared at AfroBasket a string of podium finishes, including era of DeSagana Diop squads. In 2025 AfroBasket, they finished third after beating Cameroon 98-72, continuing the ongoing third-place streak in latest competitions. Their history includes Olympics and World Cups, demonstrating competitive pedigree on both continental and world stages. The Lions also represents the Fédération Sénégalaise De Basket-Ball, and continues to field talented rosters for future successes.

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Senegal beat Cameroon to finish third for the third time in a row

This marks Senegal's fourth third-place finish in the last five tournaments.

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Senegal live scores & schedule | Sofascore

Senegal live score, schedule, standings and results. Check out the current Senegal roster and dive into player statistics.

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The rebirth of Senegal's youth - FIBA Basketball

SHEFFIELD (Júlio Chitunda’s African Message) - Senegalese Yacine Diop was neither the leading scorer of the U18 Afrobasket Women nor even did she lead any key category of the game, but her contribution in the gold medal 55-50 win over Mali at Dakar’s Marius Ndiaye Arena, proved decisive and crowned her the African 2012 U18 MVP, a ...