Mali football team loses head coach amid rising crisis
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, has announced his immediate departure from the position. This decision comes at a critical juncture for the West African nation,Continue Reading
Mali football federation ends contract with belgian coach
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 Belgian tactician, who took charge in August 2024, faced criticism after failing to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA WorldContinue Reading
How Maria-Gléta 2 protects Bénin from regional power shortages
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 an installation linked to the Akosombo dam in Ghana. This incident stripped the regional network of a vital portion ofContinue Reading
Mali football coach tom saintfiet steps down after two years in charge
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 on May 27, marking the end of a two-year tenure that began in August 2024. The Malian Football Federation (FEMAFOOT),Continue Reading
New fifa regulations for 2026 world cup after controversial Senegal Morocco can 2025 final
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, the global football governing body is tightening its regulatory framework to curb extreme on-field disputes. This move follows a series of high-profile incidents, most notably the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco. The FIFA World Cup 2026, co-hostedContinue Reading
Mali rebel offensive: what the junta must do next
West Africa is still absorbing the shock of co-ordinated rebel attacks that breached Mali‘s defences, penetrated the capital Bamako and assassinated the Defence Minister, while militants also seized control of strategic northern cities. By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
Russian Africa Corps forces retreat as jihadist pressure mounts in Mali
The security landscape in northern Mali shifted dramatically this Sunday, April 26. Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps—the organization that succeeded the Wagner Group in 2025—fled their positions in Kidal, marking a symbolic and strategic defeat for the Bamako junta’s allies. Visual evidence circulating online depicts a chaotic withdrawal; underContinue Reading
Maroc vs Sénégal: tas sets deadline for can 2025 title defense
The African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 legal saga has taken a dramatic turn as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) has set a firm deadline for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to submit its defense. The TAS has fixed May 7, 2026 as the final date forContinue Reading
Morocco stands with Mali amid Algeria’s alleged proxy war
Marrakech — Morocco has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to Mali’s stability, reaffirming full solidarity with the West African nation during a critical session of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC). In a strong statement delivered this Tuesday, Morocco’s delegation to the AU PSC “condemned inContinue Reading
Tas sets deadline for Morocco’s defense in can 2025 final dispute
TAS sets deadline for Morocco’s defense in CAN 2025 final dispute The legal battle surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final has entered a critical phase, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) setting a firm deadline for Morocco’s response. The dispute erupted after the Confédération AfricaineContinue Reading
TAS updates Morocco-Senegal football dispute with new deadlines
The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets new deadlines in Morocco vs Senegal football row The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has advanced the legal proceedings between the Moroccan and Senegalese football federations. Following the submission of Senegal’s appeal brief, the international tribunal has now set a strict deadlineContinue Reading
Kalidou koulibaly injury raises concerns ahead of world cup
With the FIFA World Cup just around the corner, all eyes are on the Senegal national team and their captain, Kalidou Koulibaly. The veteran defender, currently playing for Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League, has been sidelined due to a persistent thigh injury for several weeks, leaving fans and teammatesContinue Reading