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Djirèye Clotilde Coly sets Senegal's Lions' objective for the 2026 World Cup
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Djirèye Clotilde Coly, the Minister of Youth, Sports, and Culture, is in the United States to support the Senegalese national team participating in the 2026 World Cup. The Minister expressed confidence in the form and morale of the Lions. Speaking to RTS, she mentioned having discussions with officials from the Senegalese Football Federation and the technical staff, receiving encouraging initial feedback. Coly stated, "They are doing well. I had the opportunity to speak with the officials, both at the Federation and the national team level, and the feedback I received is very positive. I will spend some time with them to see for myself, but in any case, the feedback I received is very positive." Beyond the sporting aspect, Djirèye Clotilde Coly also reaffirmed Senegal's ambitions in the competition, stating that the Lions should aim for the highest possible level. She affirmed, "Senegal's objective in this World Cup is to go as far as possible. And for us, as far as possible means the final."
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Senegalese forward Nicolas Jackson made a positive impression during Senegal's 3-1 World Cup loss to France, catching the attention of former England football star Wayne Rooney. Rooney had previously stated that the World Cup presented a significant opportunity for Jackson to prove his worth amid speculation about his club future. Speaking on BBC Sport, Rooney described the tournament as an "audition" for Jackson. The 24-year-old striker was actively involved in offense during the match, particularly in the first half, challenging the French defense. He hit the post in the 25th minute and had a goal disallowed for offside in the second half. Despite creating several dangerous situations, Jackson did not score, and faced defensive pressure that sometimes made it difficult to retain possession. However, his commitment and activity were praised. Rooney expressed hope for Jackson to have a strong World Cup, noting his excellent attitude and good goal and assist statistics. Jackson, who had a strong season with Bayern Munich with 11 goals and 4 assists, will aim to build on this performance in Senegal's upcoming matches against Norway and Iraq in Group I.
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SeneNews provided live coverage of the 2026 World Cup group stage match between Ghana and Panama, which took place on June 17, 2026, at BMO Field. The broadcast included the live score, team compositions, and real-time updates. The match was scheduled to kick off at 11:00 PM Dakar time. Ghana's starting lineup featured players such as Lawrence Ati Zigi, Marvin Senaya, and Jordan Ayew, with Carlos Queiroz as coach. Panama's starting eleven included Orlando Mosquera, César Blackman, and Cecilio Waterman, under coach Thomas Christiansen. The article also listed substitute players for both teams.