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Currently 16th in the Premier League, Tottenham has had one of the worst seasons in their history in the English elite. The Spurs who have not played in the Championship for 48 years (1977-78) are closer than ever to a relegation in the second division, which could jeopardize the future of the three African players in their squad.
By courting the empire of Jay-Z, Kigali marks a historic break in its soft power strategy. The country no longer just wants to be a global billboard, but to become the architect of a real entertainment ecosystem.
Rwanda
Burkina Faso football, a national passion in the country of honest men, continues to spark lively debates. Among the recurring topics, arbitration occupies a prominent place. Where does it stand today? Is the level high, medium or low? Judging by the reactions of the sporting public and recent events, the picture is nuanced. Notable progress on the international stage contrasts with persistent criticism at the local level. Sport News Africa (SNA) explores the current state of Burkina Faso’s refereeing, drawing on expert and fan opinions as well as recent developments.
Burkina faso
While his departure from Morocco has finally been formalized, Walid Regragui is already announced in Europe where he should relaunch after spending three years on the bench of the Lions. In a continent where African coaches often arrive in anonymity, the 50-year-old technician advances a flattering resume.
Maroc
What a beautiful progression of Mohamed Ouahbi! 5 months after having allowed Morocco to win the U20 World Cup, the Moroccan technician is propelled to the forefront. He becomes the new coach of the Atlas Lions, following the team’s failure in the final of the AFCON 2025.
Maroc
Having arrived at Bayern Munich to take a step forward and gain a European dimension, Nicolas Jackson is going through a difficult period in Germany. Crowned African champion with Senegal at the beginning of the year, the striker has only played 99 minutes since his return from the AFCON. A situation that illustrates the difficulties of a loan that struggles to produce the expected effects.
Sénégal
A few weeks after the journey of the Indomitable Lions to the quarter-finals of the AFCON 2025 under the leadership of David Pagou, Samuel Eto'o came out of silence. Without ever appointing Marc Brys, the president of the Fecafoot delivered a sliding tackle against his former coach.
Cameroun
Walid Regragui is no longer the coach of Morocco. The 50-year-old technician formalized his departure on the evening of Thursday, March 5, 2026, via a message on his social networks. The opportunity to take stock, which is simply laudatory.
Maroc
With less than two weeks to go before the theoretical kick-off of the 2026 Women’s AFCON, the total uncertainty surrounding the competition has caused Pretoria’s anger to explode. The South African Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie, publicly criticized the attitude of Morocco and the CAF, even proposing to take over the organization at short notice.
Maroc
Ryan Mendes and his partners achieved a resounding exploit. On October 13, 2025, Cape Verde beat (3-0) Eswatini at home. A victory that allows him to maintain his first place in Group D and validate his qualification for the 2026 World Cup. A first for this country of 524 877 inhabitants.
Amid the deluge of US-Israeli strikes that are hitting Iran, there are African players stuck in this war raging in the Middle East. While the Moroccan Munir El-Haddadi was able to leave the country under conditions of extreme anguish, three have not yet given any news of them as flight cancellations are increasing in the country.
Last week, the Angolan government inaugurated the new Daniel Cassoma Lutucuta stadium in Huambo, a multi-purpose sports infrastructure with 10,000 seats. The structure was built in accordance with FIFA, UEFA and World Athletics/IAAF standards.
Angola
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