Senegal Defeats England, Makes African Football History

Senegal defeated England 3-1 at Nottingham Forest's City Ground in an international friendly, marking England's first-ever loss to African opposition and ending manager Thomas Tuchel's unbeaten start. England initially led through Harry Kane, but Senegal responded with goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra, and Cheikh Sabaly. A late Jude Bellingham equalizer was denied by VAR due to handball, and England fans booed at the final whistle. Senegal's victory, celebrated by manager Pape Thiaw and captain Kalidou Koulibaly, extends their impressive form under Thiaw. The result increases pressure on Tuchel as England displayed defensive and tactical weaknesses just a year before the World Cup. Senegal's win is viewed as a significant milestone in African football's progress.