Famous Senegalese Sportspersons

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Tacko Fall
(Basketball player)
Tacko Fall
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Birthdate: December 10, 1995
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Kalidou Koulibaly
(French Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre-Back)
Kalidou Koulibaly
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Birthdate: June 20, 1991
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France

Born to Senegalese parents in France, Kalidou Koulibaly initially played for France U20 and then captained the Senegal national team. He took Senegal to the finals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. He has often opened up about racism, especially after once being called a “monkey” by a Florentina fan.

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Sadio Mané
(Senegalese Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Sadio Mané
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Birthdate: April 10, 1992
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Bambali, Senegal

Sadio Mané is one of the greatest Senegalese football players of all time. He is Senegal's fifth all-time top goal-scorer and was named African Footballer of the Year in 2020. One of Liverpool's key players, Sadio serves as an inspiration to youngsters as he succeeded as a footballer in spite of his father forbidding him from playing as a child.

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Demba Ba
(Former French Professional Footballer Who Plays as an Forward)
Demba Ba
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Birthdate: May 25, 1985
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Sèvres, France

Demba Ba is a former professional footballer who played as a striker in several teams, including Chelsea, West Ham United, and Newcastle United. He started playing football as a child and made his first-team debut with the team Rouen in 2005. He has been associated with many clubs since turning professional. He has also played for the Senegal national team. 

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 5 
Bacary Sagna
(French Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Right Back)
Bacary Sagna
6
Birthdate: February 14, 1983
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Sens, France
 6 
Papiss Cissé
(Senegalese Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Papiss Cissé
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Birthdate: June 3, 1985
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Édouard Mendy
(Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
Édouard Mendy
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Birthdate: March 1, 1992
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Montivilliers, France
 8 
Aliou Cissé
(Senegalese Professional Football Coach and Former Player)
Aliou Cissé
5
Birthdate: March 24, 1976
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Ziguinchor, Senegal
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Mamadou N'Diaye
(Basketball player)
Mamadou N'Diaye
3
Birthdate: September 14, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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El Hadji Diouf
(Senegalese Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Winger / a Forward)
El Hadji Diouf
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Birthdate: January 15, 1981
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Oumar Niasse
(Senegalese Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Oumar Niasse
7
Birthdate: April 18, 1990
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Ouakam, Senegal
 12 
Patrice Evra
(French Former Professional Footballer)
Patrice Evra
6
Birthdate: May 15, 1981
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Keita Baldé Diao
(Senegalese Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Keita Baldé Diao
5
Birthdate: March 8, 1995
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Arbúcies, Spain
 14 
Ali Dia
(Senegalese Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Ali Dia
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Birthdate: August 20, 1965
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Cheikhou Kouyaté
(Senegalese Football Central Midfielder or Centre-Back)
Cheikhou Kouyaté
4
Birthdate: December 21, 1989
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal

Senegalese footballer Cheikhou Kouyaté who has played as both a midfielder and a defender is now associated with the club Nottingham Forest. Starting his senior career with the Belgian team RWDM Brussels, he later won 4 Belgian Pro Leagues with Anderlecht. He was also part of the 2021 African Cup of Nations-winning Senegalese team.

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Diafra Sakho
(Senegalese Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Diafra Sakho
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Birthdate: December 24, 1989
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Guédiawaye, Senegal
 17 
Henri Camara
(Senegalese Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Henri Camara
3
Birthdate: May 10, 1977
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Henri Saivet
(Senegalese Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
Henri Saivet
3
Birthdate: October 26, 1990
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Mame Biram Diouf
(Senegalese Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Mame Biram Diouf
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Birthdate: December 16, 1987
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Dame N'Doye
(Senegalese Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Forward)
Dame N'Doye
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Birthdate: February 21, 1985
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Thiès, Senegal
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DeSagana Diop
(Basketball player)
DeSagana Diop
2
Birthdate: January 30, 1982
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Famara Diédhiou
(Senegalese Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Famara Diédhiou
2
Birthdate: December 15, 1992
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Saint-Louis, Senegal
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Alfred Gomis
(Senegalese Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
Alfred Gomis
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Birthdate: September 5, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Ziguinchor, Senegal
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Khouma Babacar
(Senegalese Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Khouma Babacar
3
Birthdate: March 17, 1993
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Thiès, Senegal
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Maurice Ndour
(Basketball player)
Maurice Ndour
2
Birthdate: June 18, 1992
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Thiès, Senegal
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Mamadou Niang
(Senegalese Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Mamadou Niang
1
Birthdate: October 13, 1979
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Matam, Senegal
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Diomansy Kamara
(Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Diomansy Kamara
2
Birthdate: November 8, 1980
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Paris, France
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Frank Vandenbroucke
(Belgian Road Racing Cyclist)
Frank Vandenbroucke
2
Birthdate: November 6, 1974
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Mouscron, Belgium
Died: October 12, 2009

Frank Vandenbroucke was a Belgian road racing cyclist. Despite his troubles with drug addiction, Vandenbroucke was seen as a bright prospect and a great hope for Belgian cycling. However, his addiction ultimately led to his estrangement from the world of cycling. Frank Vandenbroucke died at the age of 34 due to a pulmonary embolism.

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Khalifa Diop
(Basketball player)
Khalifa Diop
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Birthdate: January 15, 2002
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Senegal
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Karim Mané
(Basketball player)
Karim Mané
2
Birthdate: May 16, 2000
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Youssoupha Fall
(Basketball player)
Youssoupha Fall
2
Birthdate: January 12, 1995
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Mamadou N'Diaye
(Basketball player)
Mamadou N'Diaye
2
Birthdate: June 16, 1975
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Lamine Diack
(Sports administrator, Athletic)
Lamine Diack
2
Birthdate: June 7, 1933
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Ibourahima Baldé
(Senegalese Professional Footballer Who Played as a Forward)
Ibourahima Baldé
1
Birthdate: March 23, 1999
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Arbúcies, Spain
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Mouhammad Faye
(Basketball player)
Mouhammad Faye
2
Birthdate: September 14, 1985
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Ibou Dianko Badji
(Basketball player)
Ibou Dianko Badji
2
Birthdate: October 13, 2002
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Moussa Dembélé
(Hurdler)
Moussa Dembélé
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Birthdate: October 30, 1988
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Guédiawaye, Senegal
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Amar Sylla
(Basketball player)
Amar Sylla
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Birthdate: October 1, 2001
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
 39 
Mamadou Sylla
(Senegalese Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Mamadou Sylla
1
Birthdate: March 20, 1994
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Kédougou, Senegal
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Makhtar N'Diaye
(Basketball player)
Makhtar N'Diaye
2
Birthdate: December 12, 1973
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Diourbel, Senegal
 41 
Moussa Diagne
(Basketball player)
Moussa Diagne
1
Birthdate: March 6, 1994
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Guédiawaye, Senegal
 42 
Cheikh Samb
(Basketball player)
Cheikh Samb
1
Birthdate: October 22, 1984
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Boniface N'Dong
(Former Senegalese Basketball Player Who Played Center)
Boniface N'Dong
1
Birthdate: September 3, 1977
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: M'Bour, Senegal
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Brancou Badio
(Basketball player)
Brancou Badio
1
Birthdate: February 17, 1999
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Rufisque, Senegal
 45 
Malik Dime
(Basketball player)
Malik Dime
1
Birthdate: October 6, 1992
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Ibrahima Fall Faye
(Basketball player)
Ibrahima Fall Faye
1
Birthdate: January 10, 1997
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Thiès Region, Senegal
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Youssou Ndoye
(Basketball player)
Youssou Ndoye
1
Birthdate: July 15, 1991
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Lamine Diane
(Basketball player)
Lamine Diane
1
Birthdate: November 7, 1997
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
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Clevin Hannah
(Basketball player)
Clevin Hannah
1
Birthdate: November 15, 1987
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Rochester, New York, United States
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Sitapha Savané
(Basketball player)
Sitapha Savané
1
Birthdate: August 20, 1978
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal