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Scorer of his first goal in the Premier League on Sunday during Brighton's 3-4 defeat against Chelsea, Malick Yalcouyé is at the center of a smear campaign questioning his age (20 years) because of his hair loss, which is actually due to an illness.
Côte d'Ivoire
Starting for the second time this season, Younes Ebnoutalib seized the opportunity brilliantly this Saturday, August 29, 2026, scoring all three goals for Eintracht Francfort against Union Berlin in a spectacular 3-3 draw for the return of the Bundesliga. This performance took place in front of the Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who was present at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei as part of his scouting tour in Europe. And could this be the new goalscorer of Moroccan football?
Maroc
An extraordinary 5-3 scoreline, large bets concentrated from Europe, and a confidential alert from the IBIA: the Ligue 1 match in Mali between Afrique Football Elite and AS Korofina is raising serious concerns. While the case has been referred to the CAF and the British Gambling Commission, an investigation is underway into a matter shaking the integrity of local football, even though match-fixing has not yet been formally proven.
Mali
Will Yankuba Minteh achieve his dream by signing with Liverpool this summer? Nothing is certain. The Gambian international right winger could say goodbye to the Reds. The player is one of the key elements at Brighton and its management has no intention of losing him during this summer transfer window.
Gambie
After several relatively quiet weeks, the transfer market for Senegalese internationals is finally starting to pick up speed. With just a few days until the summer window closes, several major deals are making concrete progress. From Nicolas Jackson to Iliman Ndiaye, as well as El Hadji Malick Diouf and the two Monaco players Lamine Camara and Pape Matar Sarr, the coming hours could be particularly eventful.
Sénégal
After 9 seasons at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah has decided to move on. Against all expectations, the Egyptian international is bouncing back at Trabzonspor in Turkey, even though he was rumored to be heading to Saudi Arabia. Wearing his new colors, the right winger is already making an impression.
Egypte
The transfer window closes on September 1, 2026. Several African players, ranging from established stars to young prospects, could still shake things up in the final days. Here are the five hottest cases.
Tous les pays africains
After a failed departure last summer, Carlos Baleba is finally making a move this summer by leaving Brighton for Manchester United. The Cameroonian midfielder, transferred for 80 million euros, is taking a major step in his career but now also faces his biggest challenge yet, with increased media exposure at Old Trafford.
Cameroun
Mamadou Sangaré is definitely on his way. After performing well with RC Lens last season, the Malian international midfielder is repeating his success in his new colors at Brentford. For his Premier League debut against Tottenham last Saturday at the Gtech Community, the player lit up the match with all his talent.
Mali
Ismaïla Sarr is in the midst of negotiations for his departure from Crystal Palace. But, while people expected to see him join a top English or European club, the two-time African champion is heading towards...Galatasaray. Is this the right choice?
Sénégal
They can join a club at any time during the season. With just a few weeks left before the end of the summer transfer window in the European top 5 (September 1), these key players are without a club. The list is not exhaustive.
Tous les pays africains
Last Wednesday, the Senegalese Football Federation officially appointed Patrick Vieira as the new coach of Senegal for the next four years. Born in Dakar, the former French international is expected to help the Lions bounce back after a disappointing World Cup. Only one question is on everyone's mind. Is the 50-year-old coach the best fit?
Sénégal
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