Since taking the helm in August 2024, Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet has decided to end his tenure as head coach of Mali’s senior national football team. His departure comes at a critical…
Mali football federation ends belgian coach’s tenure
Mali football federation thanks departing Belgian coach The chapter for Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet with the Mali national football team has come to a close. The Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) announced his…
Bénin’s power resilience: how Maria-Gléta 2 prevents blackouts amid Ghana’s crisis
Recent sporadic power cuts across the Bénin electricity grid can be attributed to declining water levels in regional dams. However, the situation was exacerbated by a major fire on April 23 at…
Tom saintfiet leaves Mali football team coaching role
Belgian tactician Tom Saintfiet has stepped down from his position as head coach of the Mali national football team, as confirmed through an official announcement shared via Instagram on April 27. His…
FIFA tightens football rules ahead of 2026 World Cup
FIFA tightens football rules ahead of 2026 World Cup The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to kick off with stricter regulations aimed at preventing extreme on-field disputes. These changes follow recent…
What happens next to Mali’s military government after rebel attacks
Across West Africa, a wave of shock and disbelief has swept through communities following a coordinated rebel offensive that breached Mali’s defences, penetrated the capital Bamako, and led to the assassination of…
Russian mercenaries retreat as jihadist forces gain ground in Mali
Mali’s Africa Corps suffers humiliating setback in Kidal In a major blow to Mali’s military junta, the Africa Corps—Russia’s replacement for the Wagner Group since 2025—has been forced into a hasty retreat…
Can 2025 trophy dispute: Morocco faces tas deadline
The highly anticipated CAN 2025 final is embroiled in ongoing legal drama as the TAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) tightens the timeline for Morocco’s defense. The sole arbitrator has set May…
Morocco backs Mali amid Algeria’s alleged proxy war in the Sahel
Rabat — Morocco has reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with Mali following a wave of coordinated terrorist and separatist attacks that struck multiple cities in the West African nation last weekend. Addressing the…
Can 2025 final: tas sets deadline for Morocco’s defence submission
The CAN 2025 final dispute escalates as the TAS imposes a critical deadline The Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS) has set a strict timeline for the Moroccan football federation to present its…
Tribunal arbitral du sport: progress in Morocco vs Senegal football dispute
Tribunal Arbitral du Sport advances Morocco vs Senegal football case The Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS) has reached a critical milestone in the ongoing legal battle between Morocco and Senegal. After receiving…
Senegal’s captain Koulibaly: a persistent absence raising World Cup concerns
The prolonged absence of Senegal’s esteemed defender and captain, Kalidou Koulibaly of Al-Hilal, due to a persistent thigh injury, is generating considerable apprehension with the FIFA World Cup just under two months…