Senegal

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The Senegal national basketball team, known as the Lions of Teranga, stands as a historic giant of African basketball with a record of success few on the continent can match. Competing in FIBA Africa, the team's home arena is the Dakar Arena, a modern venue fitting for a basketball powerhouse. Founded under the Fédération Sénégalaise de Basketball, the team's name reflects the national symbol of the lion and the renowned Senegalese hospitality, "Teranga." Senegal's peak era spans decades, but their dominance was most pronounced from the late 1960s through the 1990s. They are the most successful team in AfroBasket history, having won the championship five times (1968, 1972, 1978, 1980, 1997). This period featured legendary players like center DeSagana Diop and later, NBA veteran Makhtar N'Diaye. Their defining moments are those championship victories, which cemented their reputation and produced a pipeline of talent to the highest levels of the sport. The modern era sees Senegal as a consistent contender, though recently challenged by new powers like Nigeria and Tunisia. The current squad is often anchored by NBA talent such as Gorgui Dieng, providing leadership and skill. Recent seasons have seen them secure podium finishes at AfroBasket and qualify for the FIBA World Cup, where their size and experience make them a difficult matchup. The fan base is knowledgeable and passionate, expecting excellence. In summary, Senegal's Lions of Teranga are the standard-bearers of African basketball, a program with a glorious past and the talent to compete for titles in the present.

Overview

Matches

Squad

FIBA AF Qualifier

FIBA AfroBasket

2027

Competition

Time

Round

Home

Away

FIBA AF Qualifier

2026 Jul 5

Congo Democratic Republic

Senegal

44-43

FIBA AF Qualifier

2026 Jul 4

Senegal

101

Madagascar

52-28

FIBA AF Qualifier

2026 Jul 2

Cote d'Ivoire

Senegal

36-55

FIBA AF Qualifier

2026 Mar 1

Senegal

Congo Democratic Republic

49-26

FIBA AF Qualifier

2026 Feb 28

Madagascar

Senegal

31-54

FIBA AF Qualifier

2026 Feb 26

Senegal

Cote d'Ivoire

37-48

Senegal Fixtures, Results & Match Schedule

Keep up with every Senegal fixture throughout the current tournament 2027 on Tiger Scores 365. From upcoming matches to final results, this page brings together the club's complete match schedule, helping fans follow every stage of the season in one place.

Representing Senegal, Senegal has been part of the league since 0. The team plays its home games at the home stadium, a venue with a seating capacity of the available seating capacity. Match schedules, kick-off times, and results are updated regularly using official competition data to ensure accurate and reliable coverage.

Whether you're looking for today's fixture, the next game, or recent match results, Tiger Scores 365 provides everything you need to follow Senegal. Alongside fixtures and results, you can also explore live scores, league standings, Senegal player statistics, team performance, and season records for the current tournament 2027 and other basketball competitions worldwide.

Standings

FIBA AF Qualifier 2027

Qualifiers

Group Stage