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The Fédération burkinabè de football (FBF) organized, in Bobo-Dioulasso, a workshop on the alignment and certification of football training centers. This two-day event aims to sustainably structure the youth talent development sector in order to improve the performance of Burkinabè football.
Burkina faso
While African football is taking stock of the participation of its 10 representatives in the 2026 World Cup, its administrative backstage is once again shaken by intense turmoil. Since the departure in March of former secretary general Véron Mosengo-Omba, the interim leadership by Samson Adamu has crystallized all tensions. Between an opaque recruitment process and the very tight influence game of FIFA, the organization is experiencing new upheavals.
Tous les pays africains
After the fiasco at the 2026 World Cup, Tunisia is entering a new era. Now in charge is Mouine Chaabani, the 45-year-old coach. He will have the crucial task of making the Eagles of Carthage competitive again.
Tunisie
Sébastien Haller has decided to move to Asia in order to forget the immense disappointment of not being selected for the 2026 World Cup with the Éléphants de Côte d’Ivoire.
Côte d'Ivoire
48 hours before the 2026 World Cup final, Sport News Africa looks back at Africa's participation, which benefited from 10 spots thanks to the expansion from 32 to 48 countries. And although nine countries made it past the first round, this apparent success may well conceal a deeper reality.
Tous les pays africains
Morocco had a successful 2026 World Cup, eliminated in the quarterfinals. Brahim Diaz played an important role there, delivering numerous assists and confirming his status as a key player for the Lions de l'Atlas. This international performance once again brings up a recurring question from the past months: where will he play next season?
Maroc
Two years ago, Simon Adingra was still considered one of the best African left wingers. Influential during the victorious campaign of the Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire at CAN 2023, the 24-year-old player has since become a shadow of his former self, enduring disappointment after disappointment both at club level and with the national team, as illustrated by his frustrating World Cup.
Côte d'Ivoire
Signed at 19 as a highly promising prospect, Senegalese defender Mamadou Sarr failed to convince Chelsea. According to The Athletic, the British media outlet, the Blues are now considering another loan in England for the Senegal international, who is now 20 years old, as the club has just entered a new era under Xabi Alonso.
Sénégal
Haiti's qualification for the 2026 World Cup is clearly the highlight of Sébastien Migné's career as a national team coach. In Africa, he is far from being a benchmark despite numerous experiences. Now the new head of Gabon's technical staff, the French coach must prove his potential.
Gabon
Moroccan football continues to attract young talents from the diaspora, and the latest name is making headlines across the Rhine: Wael Mohya, a young attacking midfielder from Borussia Mönchengladbach, is reportedly on the verge of choosing the Lions de l'Atlas over the Mannschaft.
Maroc
After the 2026 World Cup, during which they had the opportunity to showcase their talent even more, African starlets are now set to shake up the summer transfer window. From Yan Diomandé to Ibrahim Mbaye, including Ayyoub Bouaddi, here is the Top 5 from Sport News Africa.
Sénégal, Côte d'Ivoire, Maroc
Appointed as coach a few months before the 2026 World Cup, Mohamed Ouahbi led Morocco to the quarterfinals. While in absolute terms, the Lions of the Atlas remain consistent after reaching the semifinals in 2022, there are questions regarding the tactical abilities of the Moroccan coach.
Maroc
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