Second star for the Lions. Rabat, January 18, 2026, Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium — Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time. Pape Gueye, 94th minute, a shot that nestled in the top corner. Koulibaly? Suspended for the final. But he was the one seen lifting the trophy anyway. In Dakar, the celebrations lasted for days.

Okay. So what now? The Africa Cup of Nations is over, the next one won't be until 2027. Senegalese bettors are left a bit adrift. What can they bet on in the meantime?

We've looked at what's on the schedule for the coming months. Those who want to continue following African football—and betting on it—still have options. If you don't already have a betting app, you can download the Betwinner APK directly from their website.

The 2026 World Cup qualifiers

The World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico is coming up. There are normally nine spots for Africa, given the new 48-team format — but you should always check the official details with FIFA, things can change.

Things are off to a good start for Senegal. The Lions have managed their qualifying group well. The team is progressing well.

Senegal's matches will have low odds—understandable given their status as two-time African champions. To find better value, look at matches between other favorites: Morocco-Egypt, Nigeria-Algeria, those kinds of clashes.

For exact dates, see the FIFA calendar.

The CAF Champions League

In Senegal, nobody talks about this competition. What a shame. The African Champions League offers exciting matches throughout the season. And Senegalese clubs? Let's be honest, they're rarely at the top of the table. Al Ahly, Espérance, Wydad, and Sundowns dominate the top spots.

But these teams play good football. In the knockout stages, you often see hard-fought matches.

The CAF website has schedules and stats. These matches are covered by bookmakers. Several markets are available if you want to place a bet.

The Senegalese championship

The local Ligue 1 is still far from the exposure of the Premier League, we can all agree on that. But you, who have followed Génération Foot, Jaraaf, and Casa Sports for years—you have an advantage. International bookmakers barely pay attention to it. A few specialized African sites offer odds.

And that's where information makes all the difference. Bookmakers' algorithms look at stats. You pick up on details of the clubs' day-to-day operations. That kind of thing.

The international players at their clubs

Koulibaly plays for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. He's the captain and won the league title with the club last year. Sadio Mané also plays in the Saudi Pro League.

You can follow these players' performances at their clubs. It gives you an indication of their current form. But be careful, situations change quickly. Check the latest information before making a decision.

The next AFCON in 2027

It seems a long way off. Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are co-hosting — a first for East Africa at this level. The qualifiers will start well before then.

For long-term bets, "winner of the 2027 AFCON" will see Senegal among the favorites. The odds will depend on when bookmakers open this market.

Other competitions

For bettors who are familiar with local football, the CAF Cup and the CHAN — reserved for players from local leagues — may also be worth a look.

Some ideas

Without a major tournament to follow, the risk is betting on anything out of boredom. Bad idea.

Diversify. Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt — there are other interesting teams to follow.

Transfers. The summer transfer window is approaching. It changes the balance of power.

The bankroll. Always. Especially when there are fewer matches and we're getting impatient.

The young people. Lamine Camara, for example. That generation is coming up.

In the end

As two-time African champions, Senegal are now considered favorites everywhere. The odds reflect this. Finding value requires looking elsewhere—matches between other top teams, club competitions, the long term.

African football is on a roll. Enjoy it, but stay level-headed. The Lions' title doesn't guarantee your bets will win. Bet what you can afford to lose, no more.