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FIFA orders Gabon to pay Patrice Neveu 500,000 euros

The verdict is in. The Gabonese Football Federation (Fégafoot) has been found guilty of wrongful dismissal in the case against Patrice Neveu, the former coach of the Panthères. As a result, FIFA has ordered the Gabonese body to pay the sum of 500,000 euros (around 325 million CFA francs) to the French coach.

Recruited in May 2019, Patrice Neveu was fired in September 2023 for lack of results. The decision came just hours after the Gabon national team was eliminated at the African Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire. Neveu had been linked with the Panthères until 2025.

As a result, Patrice Neveu has taken his case to FIFA for unfair dismissal. After 28 matches on the Gabonese national team bench, the coach won his case.

 

Congo Cup: TP Mazembe disqualified!

First thunderclap at the 58th edition of the Congo Cup. TP Mazembe have been disqualified from the competition by the Congolese Federation of Association Football.

The Lush club is accused of violating article 202 of the Fecofa's general sporting regulations, which requires any club requesting the postponement of a match to do so 72 hours before the original date of the match.

Les Corbeaux, who were due to face Nouvelle Vie of Kinshasa in the second preliminary round on Thursday May 16, only requested the postponement of their match 24 hours beforehand. In addition to disqualification, Mazembe have been ordered to pay a fine of 500 US dollars. TP Mazembe's dream of a league and cup double has been dashed.

 

NBA - Philadelphia: 76ers unveil their plans for Joel Embiid

The Philadelphia Sixers franchise is counting on its MVP Joel Embiid and is preparing its plan to keep him on the roster.

The Philadelphia 76ers have no intention of selling Joel Embiid.Quite the contrary, in fact. The franchise's strategy over the coming weeks is to build a winning team around the Cameroonian-born giant. The aim is to "maintain stability with the current stars and head coach", says team president Daryl Morey.v

With an impressive $65 million in salary cap space and a first-round pick, the team is focused on creating a new dynamic. With key players such as Kelly Oubre Jr, Kyle Lowry and Nicolas Batum nearing the end of their contracts, Morey confirms the intention to explore free agency options, with a keen eye on stars such as Paul George and LeBron James.

The urgency of winning a title with Embiid next season is obvious. The 2023 MVP is 30 years old and coming off a series of injuries. This year, The Process, who is paid $47.6 million, is averaging 34.7 points and 11 rebounds per game.

 

Football - Mali: Firmin Sanou is AS Real Bamako's new coach

 

Burkina Faso technician Firmin Sanou has been appointed number 1 coach of Association Sportive Real de Bamako, at least until the end of the current season.

The directors of AS Real Bamako have confirmed Firmin Sanou as coach of the Malian club's first team. In a final exchange, agreement was reached for the former assistant coach of Burkina Faso's senior Etalons to take charge of the club.

The idea of both parties to the contract is to accompany Firmin Sanou for the next two months so that he can master and understand the environment of AS Real Bamako and the country (Mali) before deciding to embark on another two years.

With five games remaining in the season, AS Real Bamako are 3rd in the table with 44 points. Firmin Sanou's mission will be to end the season on a positive note.

 

Ligue 1: Mounier and Camara take part in Brest's extraordinary win at Rennes Brest

Ligue 1 offered a match of anthology on Sunday April 28 between Rennes and Brest (D31). Brest went on to win the Breton derby 5-4. Things had got off to a bad start, with Kalimuendo (4th, 9th) giving Rennes a two-goal lead from the outset. But Benin's Steve Mounié reduced the deficit (11th), before Omari (csc) gave the visitors an equaliser. Satriano and Gambian Mahdi Camara then gave Brest a two-goal lead. However, Theate (68th) and Terrier (79th) brought the scores level. In the end, Brassier (90+7) gave Brest the win. Brest are now in 3rd place (56 pts), while Rennes are in 7th (42 pts).

Serie A: Evan Ndicka returns as Roma hold off Napoli

After suffering a heart attack on April 14, Evan Ndicka returned to Italian football on Sunday April 28, when Roma travelled to Napoli (matchday 34). The Ivorian defender was on the scoresheet, helping his side to a 2-2 draw with an assist for Abraham (90th).For Napoli, Victor Osimhen scored from the penalty spot (84th). Napoli are 7th (50 pts), while AS Roma are 5th (59 pts).

DRC: Cédric Bakambu out against Senegal?

A starter in Sunday's 1-1 draw between Bétis and Sevilla in La Liga, Cédric Bakambu left his team-mates injured in the 50th minute. The Congolese player was stretchered off with an adductor muscle injury. Coach Manuel Pellegrini insists he is unlikely to return this season. “We still don't have a precise medical diagnosis for Bakambu, but due to the type of injury, I think it will be difficult for him to play again this season,” lamented the Chilean after the match.

This injury could also prevent Cédric Bakambu from playing against Senegal on June 03. A match counting for Day 3 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Premier League: Gana Guèye guides Everton against Brentford

On Matchday 35 of the Premier League, Everton beat Brentford 1-0 on Saturday April 27. The Senegalese international, who had already scored against Nottingham Forest, repeated the feat with the only goal of the game. Everton (15th, 36 points) are holding their own in the Premier League.

NBA - Play-offs: Philadelphia on the brink of elimination

In Game 04 of the NBA East play-offs, Philadelphia hosted New York on Sunday April 28. The Sixers lost 92-97 to the Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson with 47 points (franchise record), 10 assists and 04 rebounds. Nigerian OG Anunoby also shone with 16 points and 14 rebounds.Joel Embiid, meanwhile, gave it his all with 27 points and 10 rebounds. New York now leads the series 3-1. Philadelphia now has no choice: the Sixers must win the next 3 games to go through.

Ligue 1: André Ayew loves playing against PSG

On Saturday April 27, André Ayew played a starring role in Le Havre's trip to PSG. Les Havrais drew 3-3 at the Parc des Princes. Ayew scored a fine goal and it's not the first time he's caused the Parisians problems. The Ghanaian has scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists against PSG in Ligue 1 (between Lorient, OM and Le Havre). This is his favorite victim.