Jean-Jacques Ndala appointed to referee the CAF Champions League final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially selected Congolese official Jean-Jacques Ndala to take charge of the first leg of the CAF Champions League final. This highly anticipated clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR is scheduled for May 17 in Pretoria, South Africa. At 38 years old, the referee is well known for […]
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Senegalese football fans in Morocco: president faye’s ongoing plea for release
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 […]
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Senegalese football federation’s united front against caf decision
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 […]
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Sénégal football academies shaping world cup 2026 talents
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 […]
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Fifa warns teams ahead of 2026 world cup: leaving field means automatic loss
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 […]
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Senegal women’s team faces Tunisia in la28 olympic football qualifiers
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 […]
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Senegalese referee advances to caf u17 preparation camp ahead of Morocco 2025
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 […]
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Mali football team new coach after can 2024
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 […]
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Mali football team loses head coach amid rising tensions
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, […]
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Mali football team parts ways with belgian coach
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 […]
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Tom Saintfiet departs as Mali football coach after two-year tenure
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 […]
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How the Sénégal-Maroc CAN 2025 final inspired new FIFA disciplinary rules
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 […]
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