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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of referees selected for the preparatory stage ahead of the upcoming African Nations Cup U17, a crucial step before the …
Senegalese referee el hadj amadou sy selected for caf u17 preparation stage Read More
Legal setback for Kemi Seba as South African court rejects bail The Franco-Beninese activist Kemi Seba remains in detention following a decisive ruling by a South African court. On April …
South african court denies bail to franco-beninese activist kemi seba Read More
The Mali national football team enters a fresh chapter as Tom Saintfiet is no longer the head coach. The announcement came from the Malian Football Federation following their Tuesday evening …
Mali football team gets new coach after can performance Read More
Russia’s involvement in Mali’s security landscape—and more broadly across the Sahel—has intensified in recent years, drawing global attention amid shifting alliances and rising insurgent threats. As Bamako seeks alternative partners …
Russia’s evolving security role in Mali and the Sahel region Read More
In a match that felt straight out of a cinematic script, Paris Saint-Germain secured a dramatic 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich, taking a commanding lead into the second leg of …
Psg vs bayern munich: thriller with nine goals in champions league semifinal Read More
Tom Saintfiet, the Belgian football coach who has led the Mali national team since August 2024, has announced his immediate departure from the position. The decision comes at a critical …
Mali football coach steps down amid political unrest Read More
International Mali Mali football federation parts ways with belgian coach The era of Tom Saintfiet in Malian football has come to an end. The Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) has officially …
Mali football federation parts ways with belgian coach Read More
The West African power grid is facing unprecedented strain. In Ghana, a devastating fire at the Akosombo dam complex has slashed the country’s electricity output by nearly 1,000 MW, forcing …
How Benin avoided a power crisis despite Ghana’s supply cut Read More
Home Sports Football Diables Rouges Tom Saintfiet departs as Mali football coach after praising FEMAFOOT Tom Saintfiet has officially stepped down from his role as Mali’s national team coach, as …
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As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, football’s governing body is rolling out stricter regulations to curb extreme on-field protests and maintain match integrity. This decisive move …
FIFA tightens rules ahead of 2026 World Cup after Senegal-Maroc CAN 2025 final Read More
Across West Africa, a wave of stunned disbelief has followed a series of devastating attacks in Mali. Coordinated offensives allowed rebel forces to penetrate the capital, Bamako, assassinate the Defence …
Mali junta faces uncertain future after rebel offensive Read More
A significant and symbolic defeat unfolded on Sunday, April 26, in Kidal, northeastern Mali. Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, who took over from the Wagner group in 2025 and …
Mali africa corps setbacks: russian mercenaries falter against surging jihadist offensives Read More