Former Senegal Midfielder Papa Bouba Diop Has died aged 42
Former Premier League star Papa Bouba Diop has passed away at the age of 42. According to a number of reports, Bouba Diop had been suffering with a long-time illness, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. His former club, RC Lens, paid tribute on Twitter, writing: “It is with great sadness that Racing Club de Lens has just learned of […]
Senegal become first nation to seal AFCON spot
Senegal on Sunday became the first country to qualify for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) following a 1-0 win over 10-man Guinea-Bissau at Estádio 24 de Setembro in Bissau on Sunday afternoon. The Lions of Teranga had defeated the same opponents 2-0 at Stade Lat-Dior in Thies on Wednesday and made it four […]
Coronavirus: Video drops as hundreds protest over ban on public gathering in Senegal
Hundreds of People have hit the streets after the government of Senegal placed ban on Public gathering, shuts schools down and more to curtail the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. With over 29 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Senegal, the Government have responded with a ban that affects religious activities, Education, Businesses as well […]
Singer Akon signs a deal to create his own CITY in Senegal – named ‘Akon City’
Singer Akon as put pen to paper on a deal to create his own city in his home country of Senegal. The 46-year-old uploaded an image of himself holding a contract to Instagram on Monday along with the caption: ‘Just finalized the agreement for AKON CITY in Senegal. Looking forward to hosting you there in […]
Breaking: Algeria crowned Afcon 2019 champions
Algeria won the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time as a freak early goal secured a 1-0 win against Senegal in the final in Cairo. Baghdad Bounedjah’s shot took a huge deflection off Salif Sane and looped over goalkeeper Alfred Gomes. Senegal, who have never won the competition, were awarded a penalty for […]
West African Nations Adopt ECO As ‘Single Currency’
Beginning in January 2020, countries within the West African sub-region will be able to use a single currency called ECO. The currency was adopted by the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government on Saturday in Nigeria’s capital Abuja. The West African leaders endorsed the currency at their 55th Ordinary Session and approved a road map […]
Senegalese Player, Krepin Diatta Finally speaks after “Ugly” player tag
” I am very sad to see some African brothers making fun of me. I work for our beautiful and dear African continent and what I receive in return are only insults, mockery of my brothers. This is too bad of you and racism comes from there. I need your encouragement and not your insults. […]
AFCON 2019 Matches/Fixtures, Venues, Dates, Time
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 tournament kicks off in Egypt on Friday, June 21, 2019. Twenty four (24) countries across Africa will be battling it out for the ultimate glory. vibeweek.com brings to you the matches/fixtures, venues, dates, and the respective time; with regards to the AFCON 2019 tournament.
Suspended Sadio Mane to miss Senegal‘s AFCON opener
Sadio Mane will miss Senegal’s opening Africa Cup of Nations fixture against Tanzania due to a suspension, according to Teranga Lions coach Aliou Cisse. READ ALSO; Coach Kwesi Appiah names Final Squad for AFCON 2019 The Liverpool superstar will sit out the West Africans’ first Group C fixture—which will take place at the 30 June […]
Senegal dump Flying Eagles out of FIFA U20 World Cup
Nigeria were eliminated from the FIFA U20 World Cup on Monday night as Success Makanjuola’s 50th minute goal proved to be mere consolation after Amadou Sagna and Niane had shot fellow African flagbearers Senegal two goals up before half time in the Round of 16 in Lodz. Sagna scored in the 36th minute, just two minutes after […]
