Football in Senegal
Encyclopedia
The sport
of football
in the country of Senegal
is run by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football
. The association administers the national football team
, as well as the Premier League
.
Sport
A Sport is all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants. Sport may be competitive, where a winner or winners can be identified by objective means, and may require a degree...
of football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
in the country of Senegal
Senegal
Senegal , officially the Republic of Senegal , is a country in western Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north...
is run by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football
Fédération Sénégalaise de Football
The Fédération Sénégalaise de Football is the governing body of football in Senegal. It was founded in 1960, affiliated to FIFA in 1962 and to CAF in 1963. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:...
. The association administers the national football team
Senegal national football team
The Senegal national football team, nicknamed the Lions of Teranga, is the national team of Senegal and is controlled by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football...
, as well as the Premier League
Senegal Premier League
Senegal Premier League is the top division of the Senegal Football Association, it was created in 1966.As from 2011, the league will be one main table.-Senegal Premier League Clubs – 2011:*AS Douanes *AS Pikine*ASC Dahra de Djolof...
.