Former ASEC Mimosas and Ivory Coast national team defender Mamadou Doumbia has officially taken the reins of the Ivory Coast U23 national team. A holder of the UEFA A License, the Ivorian coach will combine this new role with his current duties at OSGL, a club based in the Lyon region of France. His debut on the Espoirs bench…
The Ivory Coast players who will take part in the two friendly matches scheduled for the March 2026 FIFA international window have just been announced. For the March 2026 FIFA window, Emerse Fae is banking on a mix of experience and fresh talent. This squad is marked by the anticipated return of Simon Adingra, whose dynamism on the wing…
The government of Senegal has called for an international investigation into suspected corruption within the Confederation of African Football following the controversial decision to strip the national team of its AFCON 2025 title and award it to Morocco. In an official statement, authorities described the ruling as “profoundly unjust” and contrary to the fundamental principles of sporting fairness and…
Australia finished unbeaten to win the Istanbul tournament, a 2026 Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifier, while Canada fell just short of qualifying. The North American side, Canada, failed to qualify for the September tournament in Berlin, much to the relief of Turkey. With its third loss to Australia, Canada saw its last chances slip away. In head-to-head play, it…
Vinícius Jr delivered a standout performance as Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win over Manchester City, confirming their qualification after a dominant first leg. Vinicius Jr scored both goals at the Etihad Stadium and then took time to praise his teammate Kylian Mbappé, who recently returned from injury. Speaking after the match, the Brazilian forward did not hesitate to…
Head coach Miguel Gamondi has officially called up 24 players for Tanzania’s Taifa Stars to report for training camp on March 22. This squad, which combines local and overseas-based players, is aimed at preparing for the 2026 FIFA Series international matches. The roster includes key players from Azam FC, Young Africans, and Simba SC, complemented by talents playing in…
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Senegal has urged calm following rising tensions after the Confederation of African Football awarded the AFCON 2025 title to Morocco at the expense of Senegal. In an official statement, the embassy reminded its citizens that football should remain a symbol of unity and respect, not division, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding…
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned the result of the Africa Cup of Nations final, stripping Senegal national football team of their title and awarding a 3-0 victory to Morocco national football team following a controversial walk-off incident. The decision, announced on March 17, 2026, has sent shockwaves across the African football landscape, marking one of the most…
Nigeria’s aspirations of securing a place at the next FIFA World Cup have been officially extinguished after FIFA rejected a formal petition lodged by the Super Eagles against DR Congo. The Nigerian Football Federation had submitted the protest following concerns over the eligibility of a DR Congo player fielded during a decisive qualifying fixture. The complaint, which sought disciplinary…
Veteran guard Sarah Ogoke has officially stepped down as captain of Nigeria’s D’Tigress, bringing an end to a remarkable international career that spanned more than a decade. The announcement was made on Monday in Lyon, France, where teammates and officials gathered to honour her contributions to the national team. Speaking at the event, Chairman of the National Sports Commission,…
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