Women's Futsal: Senegal Fall to Venezuela at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Senegal’s women’s futsal team lost 1-0 to Venezuela on Tuesday, November 3, in their second Group A match at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The Lioncelles held on until three minutes before the end, when Valeska Gutierrez fired into the top corner past Awa Baldé. The goalkeeper had made 12 saves by halftime, but Senegalese forwards including Mariama Faty and Marieme Niang could not score. After opening with a win over Fiji, Senegal must beat group leaders Ukraine on Thursday to have a chance of reaching the semifinals.