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Football governing bodies are rethinking how they handle controversial match decisions after a series of high-profile disputes shook the sport. While the outcome of the Senegal vs Morocco final remains …
Fifa tightens rules after controversial football finals disputes Read More
The Senegal women’s national football team is set to face Tunisia in the second round of the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Olympic qualification tournament, with a two-legged tie scheduled for …
Senegal women’s team faces Tunisia in la28 olympic qualifiers Read More
In the heart of Niger, the region of Maradi is experiencing a transformative shift in its healthcare landscape. Three brand-new health centers (CSI type II) have recently been inaugurated in …
New health centers in Maradi and Tessaoua boost Niger’s healthcare access Read More
The African Football Confederation (CAF) has announced the roster of referees chosen for the preparatory training ahead of the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations, a pivotal stage before the …
Senegal’s el hadj amadou sy selected for caf u17 referee training ahead of Morocco 2025 Read More
South African judiciary rejects activist’s arguments Activist Kemi Seba, a Franco-Béninois national, remains incarcerated after the South African judiciary ruled on April 29 to deny his release. The court dismissed …
Kemi Seba detained in South Africa amid extradition battle Read More
Mali’s football future takes shape with new coaching appointment The Mali national football team enters a fresh chapter as Tom Saintfiet’s tenure as head coach concludes. The Belgian tactician, who …
Mali football team gets new head coach after can 2024 exit Read More
Following a series of intense assaults on Malian military installations, the country’s leader, Assimi Goita, declared that the government had stabilized the situation. He noted that Russian paramilitary units provided …
Examining Russia’s security influence in Mali and the broader Sahel Read More
In a match that felt more like a Hollywood script than a football game, Paris Saint-Germain secured a slight advantage for the Champions League final by defeating Bayern Munich 5-4. …
Paris Saint-Germain edge out Bayern Munich in spectacular nine-goal thriller Read More
Mali national football team bids farewell to head coach Tom Saintfiet amid political unrest Tom Saintfiet, the Belgian football coach who has led the Mali national team since August 2024, …
Mali football team loses head coach amid rising crisis Read More
Mali dismisses Belgian football coach after major tournament setbacks The Mali national football team has concluded its partnership with head coach Tom Saintfiet, the Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) announced. The …
Mali football federation ends contract with belgian coach Read More
Recent intermittent power failures have affected the CEB community, largely due to dwindling water reserves in dams. This environmental challenge was exacerbated by a significant fire on April 23 at …
How Maria-Gléta 2 protects Bénin from regional power shortages Read More
Tom Saintfiet has officially stepped down from his role as head coach of the Mali national football team. The Belgian trainer announced his departure through a letter shared on Instagram …
Mali football coach tom saintfiet steps down after two years in charge Read More