Senegal seeks pardon for 18 fans jailed after AFCON final
Senegal's government has spoken out strongly against the sentencing of 18 of its football supporters in Morocco following the Africa Cup of Nations final in January.
Senegal star Sadio Mane set to launch global football institution
The 33-year-old is well known for his philanthropic efforts on the African continent and has now turned his attention to enhancing football internationally.
According to Ghanaweb, the two-time CAF African Player of the Year will open the Sadio Mane International Institute in Bourges, France before the end of 2026.
The institute aims to be able to help young athletes progress on and off the pitch, supporting young athletes to better equipe themselves with the rigors of elite sports.
Local French authorities, businesses and other nonprofit organizations will reportedly assist Mane to increase their chances of employment and draw them closer to local communities.
Reports also claim that Mane will be majority shareholder of the company.
CAF gives Kenya three-month deadline to complete key AFCON 2027 tasks
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given Kenya a 90-day deadline to address infrastructure and safety issues at stadiums designated for AFCON 2027.
Former Senegal international Habib Beye returns to Marseille as manager
Habib Beye has officially been unveiled as the new head coach of Olympique de Marseille on an interim basis, marking a return to the former Senegal international's boyhood club.
CAF reveals plan to expand AFCON tournament to 28 nations
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced plans to expand the Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 participants at the tournament.