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Le verdict médical vient de tomber pour le patron de la défense sénégalaise, plongeant les supporters dans l’inquiétude. « En trois décennies de carrière, je n’ai jamais été témoin d’un tel traumatisme physique », a confié Simone Inzaghi, le technicien d’Al-Hilal. Ces propos alarmants concernent l’état de santé de Kalidou Koulibaly, gravement touché lors d’une session d’entraînement. Après avoir déjà dû renoncer à la finale de la Coupe d’Afrique des nations à Rabat, le pilier des Lions de la Teranga voit désormais sa participation à la Coupe du monde 2026…

Mali u17’s aiglonnets face narrow defeat in can warm-up As part of their ongoing preparations for the imminent CAN U17 tournament, the Aiglonnets, Mali’s national U17 squad, engaged in a challenging friendly encounter this afternoon against the Uganda U17 national team. This closely contested match concluded with a slim 1-0 defeat for the Malian side. The fixture took place at the annex of Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca, Morocco, the very venue set to host the final phase of the CAN from May 13 to June 2. Head coach Demba…

The initial three Senegalese football fans, previously held in Morocco following disturbances during the Coupe d’Afrique des nations (CAN), landed in Dakar this Thursday. Abdoulaye Dieng, Ibrahima Diop, and Aziz Wade touched down at 6:25 PM at Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) in Diass, where they were met with an emotional and spirited welcome by a large gathering. Their flight was operated by Royal Air Maroc.  These three individuals were among a group of eighteen supporters apprehended during the final match between Senegal and Morocco. They had been convicted by…

The Mali U17 national team kicked off their preparation for the CAN U17 Morocco 2026 with a narrow 0-1 defeat to Uganda in an international friendly. Under the guidance of coach Demba Mamadou Traoré, the young Eagles struggled to convert their offensive opportunities despite showcasing promising attacking sequences. The team will now dissect this first test closely to iron out weaknesses ahead of the tournament’s knockout stages. Key focus areas for the Malian coaching staff include tightening defensive solidity, refining transitional play, and sharpening set-piece execution. Every training session serves…

The legal battle surrounding the CAN 2025 final has intensified, with the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) officially lodging an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) in Lausanne. This action, taken on March 25, contests the Confédération africaine de football (CAF)’s decision to award the CAN 2025 title to Morocco via administrative ruling, despite Senegal’s 1-0 victory on the field. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) now faces a deadline of May 7 to submit its defense brief to the tribunal. This development marks a critical juncture in…

Senegal’s fsf clarifies u15 lionceaux’s 100,000 fcfa payment During a recent event to officially present the trophy secured by the Lionceaux U15 at the African School Football Championship and to hand over the national flag to the U17 national team ahead of their journey to the CAN U17 2026, both squads were presented with symbolic financial acknowledgements. Reports indicated that each of the young U15 champions, who recently triumphed in Zimbabwe, received a sum of 100,000 FCFA. This particular distribution sparked considerable discussion and raised questions regarding the nature of…

The legal dispute between Maroc and Sénégal concerning CAN 2025 reaches a pivotal milestone this Thursday, May 7, 2026. On this date, the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football is scheduled to submit its formal defense statement to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) in response to the challenge initiated by the Senegalese authorities. The core of this litigation involves a previous ruling by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF). The governing body had originally granted Maroc a victory on paper with a score of 3-0. This specific outcome is…

The Ivorian government has taken a historic step by dissolving the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), a decision announced during the Council of Ministers meeting on May 6. This move dismantles a pivotal institution in the nation’s democratic framework, established in 2001, and ushers in a period of uncertainty regarding the structure of future elections. a bold move to restore electoral confidence The government, through its spokesperson Minister Amadou Coulibaly, framed the dissolution not as an end but as a strategic lever to rebuild trust between voters and the electoral administration.…

Following the violent events of April 25 in Bamako, a fragile calm persists as the Malian military unveils shocking details about a coordinated plot against its leadership. Authorities now describe a meticulously planned assassination attempt targeting President Assimi Goïta and other top officials, with multiple explosive-laden vehicles deployed in the operation. During an emergency press briefing, military spokesperson Commandant Djibrila Maïga revealed that one of the vehicles was specifically aimed at the presidential residence. This premeditated attack was designed to eliminate our highest authorities, he asserted, underscoring the gravity of…

In Bamako, an uneasy calm has settled since the violent incidents of April 25, which left several casualties, including General Sadio Camara, the influential second-in-command of the country’s military leadership. Authorities have now revealed disturbing details about what they describe as a meticulously planned assassination attempt targeting the nation’s highest officials, including the transitional president, Assimi Goïta. orchestrated attack targets malian leadership The Armed Forces of Mali have publicly condemned the brazen assault, citing evidence that multiple kamikaze vehicles were deployed during the operation. Commandant Djibrila Maiga, Deputy Director of…

Mali’s military thwarts assassination plot targeting transitional president In Bamako, an uneasy calm persists following the April 25th attacks that resulted in the death of General Sadio Camara, the nation’s second-highest-ranking military official under the transitional government. The Malian Armed Forces held a press conference to unveil details of what they describe as a meticulously planned attempt to destabilize the country’s leadership. Authorities allege the attackers used multiple suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (SVBIEDs) as part of the operation. Brigadier General Djibrila Maïga, Deputy Director of Public Relations for the…