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PSG outshines Bayern Munich in a breathtaking Champions League showdown The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has taken a commanding lead in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after a thrilling 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich. This first-leg clash at the Parc des Princes was nothing short of a footballing masterpiece, blending drama, skill, and relentless attacking football […]
Tom Saintfiet, the Belgian coach of Mali’s national football team, has announced his immediate departure from the role of head coach. Saintfiet, who took charge in August 2024, cited the country’s escalating political turmoil and security challenges—including intensified attacks by jihadist groups and Tuareg rebels—as key factors in his decision. In a heartfelt statement shared […]
The journey has come to an end for Tom Saintfiet. The Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) formally dismissed the Belgian tactician from his role as head coach of the national team on Tuesday evening. The 53-year-old manager, who took charge in August 2024, saw his tenure cut short after failing to secure a spot in the […]
Recent energy disruptions within the CEB community have been triggered by a combination of falling water levels in hydroelectric dams and a major technical failure. Specifically, a significant fire that occurred on April 23 at a facility linked to the Akosombo dam in Ghana has stripped the regional network of a vital portion of its […]
The Mali Football Federation (FEMAFOOT) and its president, Mahazou Cisset, officially announced the departure of Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet from his role as head of the national team. The announcement followed Saintfiet’s own statement, published via an Instagram post on April 27. The federation expressed its deep gratitude for the coach’s dedication, highlighting his commitment […]
FIFA’s bold new regulations for the 2026 World Cup following the Senegal-Morocco controversy The FIFA has recently unveiled a set of stringent new regulations aimed at maintaining order and preventing disruptions during high-stakes football matches, particularly in the lead-up to the prestigious FIFA World Cup 2026. This decisive move follows the tumultuous events surrounding the […]
What next for Mali’s military leaders after shock of rebel offensive? 7 minutes ago ShareSave Add as preferred on Google Makuochi Okafor,BBC Africaand Mohamed Ibrahim,BBC Arabic AFP via Getty Images It is hard to overstate the sense of shock reverberating across West Africa after attackers, in co-ordinated assaults, managed to enter Mali’s capital, Bamako, assassinate […]
The Mali conflict has reached a critical juncture. On April 26, 2026, in the northeastern city of Kidal, Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps—successors to the Wagner Group—suffered a humiliating setback. Footage shared online showed their forces abandoning the area in disarray. Under pressure from the GSIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, […]
The legal saga surrounding the CAN 2025 championship has taken another dramatic turn. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) has now set May 7, 2026 as the final deadline for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to submit its defense in response to Senegal’s appeal. This tight timeline intensifies pressure on the Moroccan side […]
Marrakech — Morocco has once again voiced its unwavering solidarity with Mali, addressing the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) in a firm condemnation of the recent wave of coordinated terrorist and separatist attacks that struck the West African nation last weekend. The Moroccan delegation, speaking at the emergency AU PSC session on […]
The highly anticipated resolution for the CAN 2025 final controversy is set to advance next month, as the case now rests with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS). The Kingdom of Morocco, represented by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has been informed of the critical submission deadline for its statement of defense. While […]
Tribunal arbitral du sport: new developments in Senegal vs Morocco case Key update in the ongoing football dispute between Senegal and Morocco The Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS) has advanced proceedings in the contentious case between the Senegalese Football Federation and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. Following the submission of Senegal’s appeal brief, the court […]