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A World Cup at two speeds for Africa. While Morocco carried the continent’s colors high on the field, the adventure of African referees came to an abrupt end as early as the round of 16. No scandal, no controversial decision, but a premature and systematic exclusion that raises questions.
Tous les pays africains
Criticized by the president of the Senegalese Football Federation, the medical staff of the Lions did not even have proper contracts for the most part, let alone the expected salaries. Not to mention a failing organization that made Senegal’s World Cup campaign even more farcical.
Sénégal
End of the road for African teams at the 2026 World Cup. Morocco is the African nation that went the furthest in this competition, reaching the quarter-finals. During this tournament, several African players stood out. And this is already bearing fruit: they are making headlines in one way or another.
Tous les pays africains
Three years after his move to Saudi Arabia, Franck Kessié has left Al-Ahli and is now available on the market. At 29 years old and with a failed comeback in 2025, everything suggests that the captain of the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire is heading for a return to Europe this summer.
Côte d'Ivoire
In the midst of turmoil for months, the Guinean Football Federation is going through yet another period of turbulence with the recent resignation of Mamadou Alpha Hann. With only six members remaining out of thirteen on its Executive Committee, the FGF is no longer in compliance with its statutes and must therefore be dissolved. This worrisome situation is something the Secretary General, Ibrahim Barry, is attempting to exploit by changing the legal commissions to influence the upcoming election.
Guinée Conakry
The elimination of the Lions in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, on July 1 in Seattle against Belgium after having led 2-0, could have ended with a simple sporting assessment. Twelve days later, Senegal is occupied with a completely different battle: that of words, statements, and competing versions delivered by the leaders of the Senegalese Football Federation. Between calculated admissions, mutual accusations, and backtracking, Abdoulaye Fall, Abdoulaye Seydou Sow, and Bacary Cissé offer a near-live look at the behind-the-scenes of an improvised crisis management.
Sénégal
At 35 years old, Riyad Mahrez is currently without a club. Free since the end of his contract at Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia, the Algerian international is looking for a new destination. What would be the ideal club for the now former captain of the Fennecs?
Algérie
While the 2026 World Cup offers a global showcase for African football, several strikers from the continent continue to establish themselves among the best in the world. Between seasoned pillars who maintain a high level and a new generation already making an impact for club and country, Africa’s attack stands out for its depth and its ability to perform in the major European leagues.
Tous les pays africains
During the night of Saturday July 11 to Sunday July 12, 2026, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) confirmed the departure of Pape Thiaw, as well as his entire technical staff. The decision, taken unanimously by the executive committee after nearly fourteen hours of meetings in Dakar, came eleven days after the elimination of the Lions in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, beaten 3-2 after extra time by Belgium, even though they were still leading 2-0 with five minutes remaining in regular time.
Sénégal
The FSF initiated termination proceedings against Pape Thiaw and his staff on July 11, after Senegal's elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
Sénégal
After Morocco’s elimination in the quarterfinals, SNA ranks the ten African players who made their mark on the 2026 World Cup.
Cap-Vert, Egypte, Maroc, Sénégal, Côte d'Ivoire, RD Congo
The FSF has initiated a dismissal procedure targeting Pape Thiaw and his staff after Senegal’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Sénégal
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