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The Mali U17 national team kicked off their CAN U17 2026 preparation campaign with a narrow defeat against Uganda (0-1) in a friendly match. Under the guidance of coach Demba Mamadou Traoré, the fledgling Eagles struggled to convert chances despite flashes of promise, setting the stage for crucial improvements ahead of the tournament. key improvements […]
CAN Morocco 2025: Coach Pape Thiaw to share Lion’s Den insights soon The head coach of the Senegal national football team, Pape Thiaw, is set to release a video detailing his initial experience at the helm of the Lions during the Africa Cup of Nations. The announcement, shared across his social media platforms, has sparked […]
Senegal U17 claims narrow victory over Tunisia in pre-CAN preparation The Senegalese U17 national team secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Tunisia in a recent friendly match, marking another step forward in their preparations for the upcoming 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) U17. The decisive goal came from forward Cheikh Omar Sy, who capitalized […]
The Senegal U17 national team secured a commanding victory in a friendly match against Tunisia this week. The Lionceaux, led by coach Lamine Sané, triumphed 1-0 at the Hammam Lif Municipal Stadium, marking a crucial step in their preparation for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026. a tactical masterclass delivers a hard-earned win […]
CAN 2025 final dispute: Senegal and Morocco face TAS hearing The legal battle surrounding the CAN 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco has entered a critical phase at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) in Lausanne. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) formally appealed the African Football Confederation’s (CAF) controversial decision to award the tournament […]
Arthur Zagré, a left-back raised in the Paris Saint-Germain academy and former youth international for France, has made a significant decision by switching his sporting allegiance to Burkina Faso. At 24 years old, the versatile defender—currently plying his trade at Excelsior Rotterdam in the Eredivisie—has chosen to represent the Burkina Faso national team, citing his […]
While the people of Togo anxiously await relief from soaring living costs and persistent power outages, President of the Council Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé embarked on a journey to the snow-capped peaks of Kyrgyzstan. This expedition, far from being merely exotic, has stirred a sense of national bewilderment. Between veiled geopolitical maneuvers and a noticeable absence […]
Commentary Mali Attacks: Aggravating the Sahel Security Crisis Coordinated Mali attacks expose state vulnerabilities, insurgent adaptation, and shifting regional alliances across the Sahel North Africa By Salem A. Salem May 7, 2026 Share: The April 25 coordinated attacks in Mali mark a dangerous inflection point in the Sahel’s security crisis, revealing both the growing sophistication […]
Senegal U15 champions receive transport allowance, not prize money The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has addressed recent speculation regarding the 100,000 FCFA payments made to the U15 national team following their triumph at the African School Football Championship. What the 100,000 FCFA payments actually covered A week after the victorious Lionceaux U15 squad returned from […]
A significant dispute is currently unfolding between Togo’s political establishment and its judicial system. At the core of this contention is the alleged non-implementation of a Lomé Court of Appeal ruling that mandated the release of thirteen detainees. Caught between accusations of arbitrary actions and the imperatives of national security, the nation finds itself in […]
The narrative of progress and stability pushed by official channels in Togo has collided head-on with the stark reality faced by its people. According to the latest Afrobarometer survey, a staggering 62% of citizens believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, delivering a resounding rebuke to the administration led by President Faure Gnassingbé. […]
The legal battle between Morocco and Senegal over the CAN 2025 has entered a pivotal phase today. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation is set to submit its defense brief to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), marking a significant development in Senegal’s appeal proceedings. At the heart of this controversy lies the Confederation of […]