The Senegalese football team is nicknamed “the lions of teranga”. Aside from a reference to the country’s literal lions, “lions” connote ferocity. “Teranga”is a Wolof word summarizing the Senegalese national character, and roughly means “hospitality”. “Fiercely hospitable” is a great vibe!
Know the nicknames of Group C teams at the TotalEnergies AFCON 2023
As we approach the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023, we take a close look at the nicknames of the teams in Group C of the competition.