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by our staff Slovan Bratislava faces Mjallby AIF in crucial Champions League rematch The second leg of the Champions League’s third qualifying round between Slovan Bratislava and Mjallby AIF promises to be a high-stakes showdown. After the Slovak side’s 2-1 victory in Sweden, the return fixture at home could either cement their progression to the next round or give the Swedish side a lifeline if they can overturn the aggregate score. Tactical breakdown of head-to-head history The two clubs have clashed only once before this rematch—on August 4, 2026, at…

The stage is set in Kaunas for a high-stakes UEFA Champions League return match as Kauno Žalgiris prepares to face Dinamo Zagreb in the third qualifying round. After suffering a crushing 5-0 defeat in the first leg, the Lithuanian side faces an uphill battle—not just to turn the tide, but to salvage their European campaign and restore confidence in their squad. Meanwhile, Dinamo Zagreb arrives with a commanding advantage, eyeing a seamless progression to the next round while showcasing their tactical prowess and consistency in one of Europe’s most prestigious…

NEC Nijmegen faces Olympiakos Piraeus in decisive Champions League clash The Goffertstadion is poised to host a high-stakes UEFA Champions League showdown as NEC Nijmegen welcomes Olympiakos Piraeus for a must-win second leg in the 3rd Qualifying Round. With the first leg ending in a 0-0 stalemate at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, every move on the pitch will carry heightened significance for both clubs as they vie for a spot in the next phase of European competition. In a tournament where goals are scarce and defensive solidity has been the…

Algeria stuns Côte d’Ivoire in historic CAN women’s quarterfinal upset Football Women’s CAN Action from the thrilling quarterfinal clash The Algerian women’s national team made history on Saturday by defeating Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 in a dramatic quarterfinal of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, securing their first-ever semifinal berth and a coveted spot in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Green Amazons’ triumph was all the more remarkable given the circumstances, as they were reduced to ten players after an early red card but fought back to claim victory…

Paris Saint-Germain held to draw by Manchester United in final pre-season test On the eve of the UEFA Super Cup clash with Aston Villa, Paris Saint-Germain faced Manchester United in their second pre-season friendly. The sides played out a 1-1 draw in Gothenburg, Sweden. Just four days before facing Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup, Paris Saint-Germain squared off against Manchester United in Gothenburg. The match concluded with a 1-1 stalemate, as both sides tested different line-ups in the Swedish chill. PSG strikes early in Sweden The French champions…

Abidjan – A disciplined column of 150 soldiers marched through the heart of Abidjan, their boots striking the pavement in unison. Clad in full combat gear, armed to the teeth, and wearing distinctive red-yellow-green berets, the elite Guinean special forces unit commanded attention. At the forefront, their coordinator held high the national flag, while sharpshooters maintained strategic positions in the rear. The rhythmic cadence of ‘Pas de Caméléon’ echoed through the boulevard as the formation advanced. The Guinean special forces unit concluded the international segment of Côte d’Ivoire’s 66th independence…

international relations Burkina Faso challenges Tinubu’s Sahel security claims at diplomatic meeting Following Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s remarks linking insecurity in Nigeria to developments in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the Burkinabè government has formally responded. Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré summoned the Nigerian chargé d’affaires in Ouagadougou to address concerns shared by the three Sahel States of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The trio rejected Tinubu’s analysis as incomplete, reaffirming their commitment to regional cooperation against armed groups. Politics August 8, 2026 On Thursday, Foreign Minister…

Nestled on a 5,200 m² plot in Bamako, the Mohammed VI Vocational Training Center stands as a beacon of hope for Mali’s economic and social progress. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to bridge the gap between education and industry demands, equipping young Malians with in-demand skills tailored to the nation’s labor market. Bridging nations, building futures At the heart of this initiative lies a robust partnership between Mali and Morocco. His Majesty Mohammed VI’s visionary donation underscores the deep-rooted friendship between the two countries, with Mamary Diarra, Mali’s National Tourism…

JUSTICE Migrants expelled from the United States challenge Cameroon deportation deal in court Thirty-six African nationals, forcibly returned from the United States to Cameroon, have filed a lawsuit with the Yaoundé administrative court. They are seeking to block the agreement that enabled their transfer and are requesting legal protection to prevent another deportation to their home countries, where they claim to face persecution risks. Immigration Published Friday, August 7, 2026 A group of 36 African migrants expelled from the United States has taken legal action in Cameroon to challenge a…

Relations between the United States and Morocco are entering a new phase, with Washington’s stance on both the Western Sahara dispute and Spain’s North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla showing signs of alignment with Rabat’s positions. This shift could reshape geopolitical dynamics in the western Mediterranean and place Madrid in an unprecedented position. Since late July, signals from Washington toward Rabat have intensified across multiple fronts: the Western Sahara dossier, economic cooperation, regional security, and now the status of Ceuta and Melilla. The two nations appear determined to deepen…