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| Nickname(s) | Les Lionceaux de la Teranga (Cubs of Teranga) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Senegalese Football Federation | ||
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
| Head coach | Serigne Saliou Dia | ||
| Captain | Pape Seydou Ndiaye | ||
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| First international | |||
 Nigeria 1–2 Senegal  (1972 Olympic qualifier) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
Senegal 2 - 0 Uruguay  (London; Great Britain 29 July 2012) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
 Tunisia 3–1 Senegal (1992 Olympic qualifier)  Mexico 4–2 Senegal (2012 Summer Olympics) | |||
| Summer Olympics | |||
| Appearances | 1 (first in 2012) | ||
| Best result | Quarter-finals (2012) | ||
Senegal national under-23 football team (also known as Senegal Olympic, Senegal U-23) represents Senegal in international football competitions in the Olympic Games and the CAF U-23 Championship. The selection is limited to players under the age of 23 but the Olympics allows for the addition of up to three overage players. The team is controlled by the Senegalese Football Federation. Senegal made its first appearance in football at the 2012 Olympics in London.[1]
- ^ "Senegal see off Oman to reach Olympics". Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 23 April 2012. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2012.