Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Dakar en Jeux futsal competition, Brazil edged out Portugal in the U17 men’s final and home-favourites Senegal captured the women’s event, underlining emerging strength in African women’s futsal.
The U17 men’s final saw Brazil defeat Portugal 3-1 on 9 November 2025 at the Dakar Arena. According to live score data, the match earlier in the group phase had Brazil winning 3-1 over Portugal. Brazil had demonstrated attacking firepower in earlier rounds: they hammered Senegal 14-1 in one fixture and beat Morocco 6-3.
On the women’s side, the host nation Senegal dominated their group and went on to top the competition, showcasing superlative performances in the Girls Challenge. Match data showed wins such as Senegal A defeating Guinea 7-2 and Senegal B defeating Namibia 9-1 in earlier fixtures.
Key facts:
The boys’ and girls’ futsal tournament at Dakar en Jeux took place from 6–9 November 2025 in Dakar, Senegal.
Brazil’s U17 men’s team had an explosive start — opening with a 14-1 victory over Senegal in the boys’ event before navigating through to the final.
Senegal’s women’s teams (Senegal A and Senegal B) not only outscored opponents heavily but also held the top positions in the girls’ tournament standings.
Team officials offered comments after the final. Brazil’s coach said: “Our boys showed excellent teamwork and composure when it mattered most.” On the women’s side, Senegal’s captain commented: “Winning at home will inspire the next generation of girls in futsal across Senegal and Africa.”
The 2025 Dakar en Jeux futsal event thus underlines two important trends: Brazil’s continuing dominance in youth futsal and the rapid rise of African women’s futsal, with Senegal leading the charge.
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