Kalidou Koulibaly struck by bereavement

Sad news for Kalidou Koulibaly, Senegalese international. A week after the Lions of Teranga won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the captain of the Senegalese national team is in mourning. He lost his father on Monday 26 January 2026, according to reports in the Senegalese press.

The death occurred in France, where the Senegalese defender's father lived. However, Kalidou Koulibaly has not yet responded to this sad news. A Senegalese international since 2015 after choosing to represent Senegal despite being born in France, Kalidou Koulibaly is an important figure in the Senegal national team, of which he is also the captain.