Senegal
Kings Among Men
The Lions of Teranga made its first FIFA World Cup™ in 2002 and pulled a huge upset by defeating world and European champions France 1–0 in the tournament's opening game. Senegal then advanced up to the Quarterfinals which represented a huge success for an African team. Senegal's best finish in the African Nations Cup® came in 2002, when they lost the Final on penalties after drawing 0–0 with Cameroon.
Senegal Vitals
| Founded On: | 1960 |
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| Known For: | Kader Mangane |
| Nickname: | Les Lions de la Téranga, Mbarodi (Teranga's Kings) |
Notable Performance
Quarter-finalists in the 2002 FIFA World Cup™
Trophy Case
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Quarter-finalists in the FIFA World Cup™
2002 -
Second Place in the Africa Cup of Nations®
2002 -
11 Africa Cup of Nations® Qualifications
1965, 1968, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1994, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 -
Fourth Place in the Africa Cup of Nations®
1965, 1990, 2006
