Senegal winning AFCON 2025 is not a fluke. It is the direct outcome of deliberate, long-term investment in football infrastructure, systems, and governance.
Senegal remains the only country in West Africa that has consistently treated football as an ecosystem, not just a national team project. From standardized training centres and elite academies, to modern stadiums, technical development hubs, and structured youth pipelines, Senegal built the foundation first—and the results are now speaking loudly on the continental stage at Africa Cup of Nations.
What we are witnessing today is return on infrastructure. By contrast, much of West African football—Nigeria inclusive—has relied too heavily on raw talent, foreign exposure, and last-minute tournament preparations, while neglecting the science of football development.
Talent without infrastructure has a ceiling. Infrastructure without sentiment delivers sustained success.
Congratulations to Senegal.
Ebi Egbe
Monimichelle Sports.
