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For the upcoming CAN U17 2025, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the list of referees chosen for the preparatory stage ahead of the tournament scheduled in Morocco from 13 May to 2 […]
Activist Kemi Seba, whose real name is Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, remains detained in South Africa following a court decision to deny his bail application. On April 29, the Johannesburg judiciary upheld his continued […]
Mali’s football landscape is undergoing a significant shift as the national team bids farewell to head coach Tom Saintfiet. The Belgian tactician, who took charge in August 2024, has seen his tenure come to an […]
As Mali grapples with escalating armed conflicts, the role of Russia’s security forces in the West African nation has come under intense scrutiny. Following coordinated attacks by armed groups that targeted key military installations, Malian […]
In what can only be described as a cinematic footballing display, Paris Saint-Germain secured a narrow advantage for the Champions League final by defeating Bayern Munich 5-4. This encounter at the Parc des Princes will […]
Mali football team loses Tom Saintfiet as coach Tom Saintfiet, the Belgian coach who led Mali’s national football team, has announced his immediate resignation. His departure comes as the West African nation faces escalating political […]
Mali football federation ends Tom Saintfiet’s tenure as national coach The Mali national football team has concluded its collaboration with Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet, as announced by the Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) this week. The […]
Recent power fluctuations have been observed across the CEB community, primarily driven by falling water levels in regional dams. This natural challenge was further complicated by a major fire on April 23 at an installation […]
Tom Saintfiet resigns as Mali’s football team manager After nearly two years at the helm, Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet has officially stepped down from his position as manager of the Mali national football team. His […]
New disciplinary measures for the 2026 World Cup With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the sport’s global governing body is reinforcing its legal arsenal to prevent extreme protests on the pitch. This […]
Across West Africa, a wave of shock is sweeping through capitals and remote villages alike, after coordinated rebel offensives finally breached Mali’s defences. The capital Bamako, long considered secure, witnessed the assassination of Mali’s Defence […]
A major and symbolic defeat unfolded on Sunday, April 26, in Kidal, northeastern Mali. Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, who succeeded the Wagner Group in 2025 and are allied with the Bamako junta, were […]