Why does Senegal's World Cup shirt only have one star?

Senegal's World Cup shirt only has one star because the production of the jerseys by Puma began before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and manufacturing deadlines prevented the inclusion of a second star after their victory.

Will Senegal's team have shirts with two stars?

Yes, the Senegalese Football Federation has confirmed that new jerseys incorporating a second star to commemorate their AFCON title are currently in production and will be available starting in September.

What is the controversy surrounding Senegal's AFCON title?

Senegal was controversially stripped of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title after the Confederation of African Football declared they had forfeited the final match against Morocco, reversing the initial 1-0 victory.

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Senegal's World Cup shirt omits AFCON star after controversy

21 Mar

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Summary

Senegal's new World Cup shirt features only one star, not two.
Production deadlines prevented adding a second star for AFCON title.
Senegal disputes AFCON title reversal and plans appeal.

Senegal's World Cup shirt omits AFCON star after controversy

Senegal's 2026 World Cup jerseys, released recently, display only a single star, sparking questions about their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Sports manufacturer Puma produced the kits prior to the tournament, thus production deadlines prevented an immediate update. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) explained that manufacturing constraints meant the initial batch of shirts could not include a second star.

However, the FSF assured supporters that new jerseys featuring both stars are currently in production and will be available by September. This clarification follows a controversial decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to overturn Senegal's 1-0 victory over Morocco in the AFCON final. CAF declared Senegal forfeited, awarding the title to Morocco.