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Supporters of RC Lens made their voices heard early in the highly anticipated Ligue 1 showdown against Paris Saint-Germain, unfurling a striking banner that accused the club’s president, Nasser al-Khelaïfi, of destroying the league’s competitive balance. What the message conveyed As the match kicked off, the banner—displayed by passionate fans in the stands—carried a bold […]
football Ligue 1 Lens fans voice frustration at pSG president ahead of crucial Ligue 1 clash RC Lens supporters made their dissatisfaction clear during Wednesday’s match against pSG, unveiling a banner accusing club president Nasser al-Khelaïfi of undermining French football’s top tier. Fans of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais club expressed their anger through a provocative message displayed […]
Le Mans promoted to Ligue 1 as Bastia relegated to Ligue 3 Football Discipline The LFP disciplinary committee has ratified Le Mans’ 2-0 victory at Bastia on Saturday, confirming the club’s promotion to Ligue 1. In response to repeated fan disturbances at the Corsican club’s stadium, Bastia has been handed two immediate stadium closures and […]
Lens vs PSG live: Ligue 1 showdown at Bollaert-Delelis The highly anticipated Lens vs PSG match in Ligue 1 is set to captivate football fans tonight. This clash between the top two teams in the league promises drama, intensity, and high stakes as it kicks off at 21:00 on Ligue 1+. This fixture, part of […]
Economic ties Cameroun and Chad pave the way for smoother trade transit between Douala and N’Djamena Staff writer |5 hours ago|2 min read Enhanced cooperation to unblock the Douala-N’Djamena trade corridor The Cameroonian Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhè, held a crucial meeting with the Chadian Prime Minister, Allamaye Halina, in N’Djamena on […]
Le Mans FC secures Ligue 1 promotion following LFP disciplinary board’s verdict The Ligue de Football Professionnel’s disciplinary panel has upheld Le Mans FC’s 2-0 victory at Bastia, sealing the club’s return to French football’s top tier a decade and a half after their last appearance. The decision, announced just four days after the crucial […]
The highly anticipated postponed match from Ligue 1 McDonald’s 29th round sees Paris Saint-Germain travel to RC Lens this Wednesday evening, a fixture that could culminate in the Parisians clinching the league title. After much speculation regarding broadcast times and platforms, supporters are now seeking definitive answers: what channel will carry this potential championship decider, […]
In a scathing assessment of Chad’s current political climate, the opposition group Les Patriotes has sharply criticized what it describes as a deliberately manipulated judiciary, following the recent sentencing of eight prominent GCAP (Political Actors Consultation Group) leaders to eight years in prison. Chad’s escalating crises spark fresh outcry During a high-profile press conference held […]
The RC Lens secured their return to the UEFA Champions League on May 8 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over FC Nantes at the 33rd matchday. Mezian Mesloub, a 16-year-old midfielder, struck the only goal in the 79th minute, just 11 seconds after coming off the bench. With 67 points, the Sang et Or sit […]
Share Senatorial reforms in Senegal: how Ousmane Sonko could emerge as the primary beneficiary «I want strong CEOs, strong ministers, a super-strong Prime Minister. I don’t want to be the kind of president who holds all the power.» These were the words of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye during a national celebration press briefing on April […]
During a national celebration press briefing on April 4, 2025, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made a bold declaration: he intends to overhaul the balance of power between the presidency and other state institutions. His stance was clear: “I want strong CEOs, strong ministers, a highly capable Prime Minister. I don’t want to be the type […]
Ivorian opposition leader Assalé Tiémoko Antoine summoned for judicial questioning Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — Assalé Tiémoko Antoine, president of the political movement Aujourd’hui et Demain, la Côte d’Ivoire (Adci), has been officially summoned to appear before the senior investigating judge at the Abidjan Court of First Instance. The news was confirmed in an official statement […]