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The plight of Senegalese football supporters held in Rabat, Morocco, remains unchanged almost four months after the dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final. Initially won by Senegal with a 1-0 extra-time victory, the title was later controversially awarded 3-0 to Morocco by the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) appeal jury. While three individuals have been […]

Just under two months ago, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) demonstrated remarkable solidarity. This unity emerged following a contentious ruling by the appeal jury of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which stripped the Lions of Teranga of their African champion title, subsequently awarding it to Morocco. In response to this decision, the federation rallied […]

Senegal’s football academies: the new talent pipeline for the 2026 world cup The scorching sun of Dakar beats down on the synthetic turf of CICES, where an unusual hive of activity buzzes under the midday sky. Away from the hustle of VDN, Be Sport Academy pulses with energy on this Wednesday afternoon. Fifteen-year-old Souleymane tightens […]

Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, has issued a stern warning to national teams ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. His message comes in the wake of the intense African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco, where controversial refereeing decisions […]

Senegal’s women’s football team gears up for Olympic qualification showdown against Tunisia The women’s football team from Senegal is set to face Tunisia in a crucial two-legged tie as part of the second round of the African Olympic qualification tournament for the Los Angeles 2028 Games (LA28). The matches are scheduled for October 2026, marking […]

The African Football Confederation (CAF) has announced the referees selected for the preparatory stage ahead of the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations, a crucial step before finalizing the list of officials for the tournament set to take place in Morocco from May 13 to June 2. In this initial selection, Senegal will be represented […]

A new chapter begins for Mali football. Tom Saintfiet, who took charge in August 2024, is no longer the national team’s head coach, as confirmed by the Malian Football Federation. The Belgian tactician steered the Aigles du Mali to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), adopting a pragmatic approach: three draws in […]

After nearly two years at the helm, Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet has stepped down as manager of the Mali national football team, announcing his departure in the midst of escalating political and security challenges in the country. Tom Saintfiet formally ended his tenure as head coach of the Mali A team on April 27, 2026, […]

International Mali Mali football team thanks its Belgian coach Wednesday, April 29 at 11:56 AM 5 Reactions The era of Tom Saintfiet, nicknamed “Uncle Tom,” has come to an end with the Mali national football team. The Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) has officially relieved the 53-year-old Belgian coach of his duties. His departure follows the […]

After nearly two years at the helm, Tom Saintfiet has concluded his role as head coach of the Mali national football team. His departure was formally announced through an official letter shared on Instagram on Wednesday, following a confidential notice dated Monday, April 27. The Mali Football Federation (FEMAFOOT), led by President Mahazou Cisset, publicly […]

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, football’s governing body is strengthening its regulatory framework to prevent extreme on-field protests. Impact of the Sénégal-Maroc CAN 2025 final This strategic shift follows the controversial events that took place during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. On January 18, in Rabat, the […]

The ongoing legal saga surrounding the CAN 2025 championship has reached a critical juncture. The sole arbitrator of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) has set a firm deadline of May 7, 2026, for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to submit its defense memorandum in response to the appeal filed by Senegal. This […]