Breaking news: Ismail Jakobs announces international retirement at 27

Author: senenews.comPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: Senegal

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Breaking news: Ismail Jakobs announces international retirement at 27

Senegalese defender Ismail Jakobs has announced his international retirement at the age of 27, shortly after the new coach Patrick Vieira presented the player list. This decision, revealed by journalist Fatima Sylla, comes just weeks after Édouard Mendy's retirement, raising questions about the future of the national team. The reasons for this retirement have not yet been disclosed.

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