El Hadji Diouf has reignited his long-standing feud with Jamie Carragher following Senegal’s commanding 3–1 victory over England in an international friendly on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Wembley Stadium.
The match, intended as a preparatory fixture for England, ended in embarrassment for Thomas Tuchel’s side as Senegal delivered a performance full of pace, power, and clinical finishing.
Goals from Ismaïla Sarr, Habib Diarra and Cheikh Sabaly, completed a comeback for Senegal to stun the home crowd, after a Harry Kane goal had put England 1-0 ahead after just seven minutes.
Shortly after the final whistle, Diouf, who once played alongside Carragher at Liverpool, took to social media to make his feelings known.
“That one’s for that Carragher! Look at Jamie Carragher!” he posted on Twitter, referencing the Sky Sports pundit’s controversial past remarks about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Carragher had previously suggested that AFCON does not carry the same significance as tournaments like the Euros or Copa América.
During a studio discussion, he claimed the perceived lower status of AFCON negatively impacted African stars such as Mohamed Salah in Ballon d’Or debates.
His comments were widely condemned by African football legends and fans, who viewed them as dismissive of the continent’s premier competition.
Diouf, now an ambassador for Senegalese football, didn’t hold back in his post-match comments either.
Speaking to Chronicle Live, he hit back again at Carragher, claiming his words motivated the team.
“What a big night, it was only a friendly, not the World Cup or anything. But we wanted to show the world how good we are. Some people say that the level of football in Africa is not the best, like Jamie Carragher. We have shown him we can come to England, beat them, and go back home. Before the game, we said we have to make some history,” he said.
The result is a landmark moment for Senegal, becoming the first African team to defeat England.
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