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International Sénégal could a french football legend coach Senegal? A name is circulating in Dakar’s football circles that could shake up the national team scene: that of Patrick Vieira. The former French international, who has managed clubs in Europe and the United States, is reportedly on the shortlist of candidates the Senegalese Football Federation may […]
International Senegal Could a former French star lead the Senegal national team? Rumors are swirling in Senegalese football circles about a potential surprise candidate for the national team’s head coach position following the disappointing World Cup exit and the recent executive committee meeting scheduled in Dakar. Among the names circulating is Patrick Vieira, a former […]
International Senegal Could a renowned French coach be the next Senegal manager? The Senegalese Football Federation is set to hold an emergency executive meeting this Saturday in Dakar, following the disappointing World Cup exit of the Teranga Lions. While the federation has yet to confirm any official statements, whispers are growing louder about a potential […]
could Patrick Vieira lead Senegal’s national team? The Senegalese Football Federation is preparing for a decisive executive meeting in Dakar this Saturday, following the Lions of Teranga’s disappointing World Cup exit and a season marked by instability. Among the topics on the agenda, one name keeps resurfacing: Patrick Vieira. Despite his extensive club coaching experience—spanning […]
The Stade Rennais is methodically reshaping its squad this summer, with manager Franck Haise finalizing a key defensive reinforcement on the right flank. The arrival of American right-back Bryan Reynolds brings an end to a protracted negotiation that had captured the imagination of Breton supporters. Reynolds in, Kaboré out: Rennes’ summer transfer gamble The club’s […]
Franck Haise and his staff at Stade Rennais have made a decisive move in their defensive restructuring this summer transfer window. By securing the services of right-back Bryan Reynolds, the club has not only filled a long-standing void in their squad but also closed the door on a potential deal that had excited supporters for […]
The Correctional Court in Dakar has deferred the verdict in the case involving the alleged falsification of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s signature, involving Khardiata Tandian, to July 23, 2026. Initially scheduled for July 9, 2026, the ruling was postponed due to the absence of Cherif Zeyni Abidin Sy, identified as the alleged accomplice of […]
Le tribunal correctionnel de Dakar a renvoyé au 23 juillet 2026 le délibéré dans l’affaire de falsification de la signature de l’ancien Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko impliquant Khardiata Tandian. Initialement attendu le jeudi 9 juillet 2026, le jugement a été reporté en raison de l’absence de Cherif Zeyni Abidin Sy, présenté comme le complice présumé […]
The Dakar Criminal Court has postponed its verdict in the forged signature case involving former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, where Khardiata Tandian stands accused. Initially scheduled for July 9, 2026, the ruling has been deferred until July 23, 2026, due to the absence of Cherif Zeyni Abidin Sy, identified as the suspected accomplice. During the […]
The Constitutional Council of Senegal delivered a sharp setback to Ousmane Sonko and his allies yesterday by rejecting the institutional reform bill pushed by the Pastef parliamentary majority. The decision, based on constitutional grounds, derails a key political initiative that aimed to reshape the balance of power among state institutions. Introduced and swiftly adopted by […]
The Constitutional Council of Senegal has struck down the institutional reform bill championed by the Pastef majority in parliament, dealing a significant blow to Ousmane Sonko’s political momentum. The ruling, delivered yesterday, deemed the proposed changes unconstitutional, effectively halting the party’s ambitious agenda to rebalance institutional powers. Initially passed by the National Assembly—where the ruling […]
The Senegalese Constitutional Council has dealt a fresh blow to Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by striking down key institutional reforms proposed by his Pastef party. The decision, handed down yesterday, marks another setback in the ongoing power struggle between Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The rejected reforms, which aimed to restructure the balance of […]