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Ivorian striker Elye Wahi will miss the highly anticipated match against Germany at the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry into Canada. The Ivorian Football Federation cites a lack of administrative permissions, while the player, named in an investigation in France over match-fixing suspicions, remains presumed innocent. Ivorian striker Elye Wahi will miss the […]

Beaten by France in their opener at the 2026 World Cup, Senegal missed a chance to start strong in the competition. After the match, Kalidou Koulibaly provided a clear analysis of the Lions’ performance, filled with regrets, frustration, and a call for remobilization ahead of the next match against Norway. Senegal hoped to kick off […]

A shooting that occurred in a hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, resulted in one death and one injury near the hotel where the Ivorian national team is staying during the 2026 World Cup. The Ivorian Football Federation assures that the Elephants have not been affected and are continuing their preparation in a secure environment. A shooting […]

When asked about the France-Senegal match in the 2026 World Cup, Ousmane Sonko provided an answer that goes far beyond football. For the president of the Senegalese National Assembly, “regardless of the winner, it’s Africa that will have beaten Africa.” This expression carries dual significance, both sporting and political, through which the leader of Pastef […]

Present in the United States as an Adidas ambassador on the sidelines of the 2026 World Cup, Paul Pogba acknowledged that he had never really envisioned participating in the tournament with the French team. After a very limited return season with AS Monaco, the 2018 World Champion says he is primarily focused on his physical […]

The Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, selected for the 2026 World Cup, will not participate in the tournament after being denied entry to the United States at Miami airport. U.S. authorities cite national security concerns, while he disputes any involvement and denounces a decision linked to his nationality. The international Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, […]

Claude Le Roy is returning to lead the Red Devils of Congo for a second term, five years after his last experience in a coaching role. The French coach will be assisted by former Senegalese international Omar Daf, in a new cycle that Brazzaville aims to position under the banner of reconstruction and continental ambitions. […]

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake, located off the coast of Cuba, was felt on Monday in Florida, reaching several major cities like Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. The tremor, which posed no significant tsunami threat and no major damages reported, also affected the training camp of the English national team, based in West Palm Beach ahead of […]

Didier Deschamps tried to calm the controversy surrounding the image rights of the Blues before the French team’s departure for the 2026 World Cup. While Mbappé, Cherki, Dembélé, Doué, and Olise contest the use of their images in a Betclic advertisement, the coach assures that these tensions do not change the group’s priority: the field. […]

A few days before France’s debut in the 2026 World Cup, five internationals, including Kylian Mbappé, are contesting the use of their image in a Betclic advertisement. The dispute revives the longstanding struggle between some players and the FFF regarding image rights, especially when it pertains to sponsors related to sports betting. Five players from […]

A week before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA prohibits fans from entering stadiums with their own water bottles, even reusable ones. Presented as a safety measure, this decision is already sparking controversy as the tournament will take place in the middle of the North American summer, in several cities exposed to extreme […]

Sadio Mané downplayed Senegal’s defeat against the United States, believing that this friendly match will serve as a benchmark before the Lions enter the 2026 World Cup against France. Despite scoring twice, the Senegalese forward acknowledges that the game in Charlotte should allow the staff to correct flaws, particularly defensively, before facing a tough group […]

The Benin Football Federation (FBF) has initiated the process leading to the election of its next president. The elective General Assembly charged with appointing Mathurin de Chacus’s successor at the head of the organization is scheduled for August 23, 2026. The Benin Football Federation (FBF) is actively preparing for the renewal of its governing bodies. […]

Alex Ferguson congratulated Nasser Al-Khelaïfi after PSG’s second European title, while taking a jab at Arsenal, labeling them a “boring” team that “only defended.” The message from the former Manchester United manager came after a final statistically dominated by Paris, who won on penalties after struggling for a long time against the Gunners’ defensive block. […]

King Mohammed VI granted royal clemency to the sixteen Senegalese supporters still detained in Morocco following the incidents during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Welcomed in Dakar by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, these supporters regain their freedom amid ongoing sports disputes between Senegal and Morocco pending at the Court of Arbitration […]

The removal of the Ministry of Labor and Public Service in Romuald Wadagni’s first government continues to provoke reactions. The Benin Workers’ Trade Union Confederation (CSTB) denounced a reform that it deems worrying for workers and criticized the transfer of the Public Service to the Ministry of Finance. A few days after the publication of […]

By presidential decree dated May 26, 2026, the Beninese head of state, Romuald Wadagni, has appointed Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji as minister and government spokesperson. This appointment marks the return of a well-known figure in governmental communication within the executive branch. The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, has made a new appointment at the Presidency. […]

Belgian Wannes Heylen won the 31st edition of the International Cycling Tour of Togo, held from May 19 to 23, 2026. Marked by a clear Belgian dominance, the competition concluded in Lomé after four stages of actual racing. The International Cycling Tour of Togo has delivered its verdict. Belgian Wannes Heylen clinched the 31st edition […]