Africa Cup of Nations
CAF African continental tournament.
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Leny Yoro chooses Ivory Coast and deprives Zidane of a promising defender
At twenty years old, Leny Yoro has decided to represent Ivory Coast rather than the French national team. A further loss for Zinédine Zidane, already without Ayyoub Bouaddi, who chose Morocco after the 2026 World Cup.
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Algeria Without Manager: Moussa Saïb Steps In Three Weeks After Petkovic's Departure
Three weeks after Vladimir Petkovic's dismissal, the Algerian Football Federation has yet to appoint a new head coach. Former Auxerre midfielder Moussa Saïb and ex-defender Antar Yahia are managing the team in an interim capacity while a decision is expected mid-September.
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Roberto Martinez offers his services to Algeria, disrupting Poyet talks
As the Algerian Football Federation prepared to appoint Gustavo Poyet, Roberto Martinez spontaneously offered his services to take charge of the Fennecs, even accepting a reduction in his salary demands.
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Gustavo Poyet set to become Algeria's new head coach
Two weeks after Vladimir Petkovic's sacking, the Algerian federation is negotiating with Uruguayan Gustavo Poyet, former manager of Bordeaux, to take charge of the Fennecs.
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Igor Tudor, former Marseille coach, in sights of Algerian national team
Two weeks after Vladimir Petkovic's dismissal, the Algerian Football Federation is targeting several coaches to replace him. Gustavo Poyet reportedly declined the financial offer, while Igor Tudor, free since leaving Tottenham, remains a serious option.
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Éric Chelle in line to replace Petkovic as Algeria head coach
The Algerian Football Federation is pursuing Éric Chelle, currently Nigeria's head coach, as the leading candidate to succeed Vladimir Petkovic, who was sacked following a disappointing 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.
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Schooled under his mother's name to protect him, Luca Zidane recalls his Madrid childhood
Goalkeeper at Leganés and Algeria international, Luca Zidane reflects on his childhood in Madrid, where his parents enrolled him at school under his mother's maiden name, Fernandez, to shield Zinedine Zidane's sons from media pressure.
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Vieira accepts €53,000 per month to manage Senegal, well below his initial demand
Appointed Senegal manager after Pape Thiaw's dismissal, Patrick Vieira has revised his salary expectations downward: he initially demanded €100,000 monthly, but the federation secured an agreement at €53,000.
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Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after eight months out of work
Patrick Vieira has been named Senegal's new head coach, ending an eight-month absence from management following his sacking by Serie A club Genoa last November. The former Arsenal captain succeeds Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed after a disappointing World Cup campaign.
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CAS denies ruling in Senegal-Morocco Africa Cup of Nations 2025 dispute
A fake document circulating on social media claims to be a CAS arbitral award stating that Senegal has recovered its Africa Cup of Nations title. The Lausanne court has formally denied this, clarifying that proceedings are still ongoing.
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Senegal's World Cup team doctor lacked sports medicine background, federation president reveals
Senegal Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall has confirmed the squad's team doctor at the World Cup was trained as a gynaecologist, not a sports medicine specialist, leaving players unsettled about their medical support during the tournament.
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Pape Thiaw sacked by Senegal after World Cup exit in Round of 16
The Senegalese Football Federation officially ended Pape Thiaw's tenure as national team manager on Sunday, following the Lions of Teranga's premature elimination in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
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The fake CAS verdict on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations: why the viral document doesn't hold up
A document presented as a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling, claiming Senegal has recovered its 2025 African champion title stripped by the CAF, is circulating widely on social media. Multiple major inconsistencies prove it is a forgery.
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Sadio Mané announces international retirement after Senegal's World Cup elimination
With 54 goals in 130 caps, Sadio Mané announced Thursday his international retirement following Senegal's 2-3 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Al Nasser forward does not rule out returning one day as head coach.
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Failed Panenka at AFCON: Altercation between Brahim Diaz and Hakimi confirmed
According to L'Équipe, Brahim Diaz and Achraf Hakimi had a heated altercation during Morocco's March gathering following the Real Madrid forward's missed panenka in the 2025 AFCON final. Their relationship remains strained despite Diaz's apologies.
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Suspended by CAF, Luca Zidane to miss first two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Already eliminated with Algeria at the World Cup following a disappointing tournament, Luca Zidane will not rejoin the Fennecs in September: a two-match suspension handed down by CAF rules him out of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Zambia and Burundi.
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Antar Yahia named Algeria manager after Petkovic's departure
The Algerian Football Federation is set to hand the reins of the national team to Antar Yahia, a former international defender with limited coaching experience. He will succeed Vladimir Petkovic, whose 2026 World Cup record was deemed insufficient.
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Free after Tunisia, Renard courted by Algeria, Senegal and Ivory Coast
Named urgently to the Tunisia bench during the 2026 World Cup, Hervé Renard announced he would not extend his stay. Three African national teams — Algeria, Senegal and Ivory Coast — are now competing for his services.
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After Senegal's elimination, Habib Beye and Hervé Renard eye the Lions' bench
Senegal's elimination in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Belgium (2-3) has weakened head coach Pape Thiaw. On social media, supporters are calling for Habib Beye or Hervé Renard to succeed him.
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Eliminated by Belgium's Comeback, 2026 World Cup Reignites Pape Thiaw and Habib Beye Debate
Senegal was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 by Belgium (3-2) on Wednesday night after leading 2-0 with five minutes remaining. The dramatic collapse has put manager Pape Thiaw under pressure, with midfielder Pape Gueye announcing his withdrawal from the national team and supporters calling for Habib Beye's appointment.
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