Mali U-17 soar past Burkina Faso to Reach AFCON Final

1 month ago Alfrede Kankabo

Mali’s young Eagles secured a spot in the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON final with a dominant 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Casablanca. Soumaila Fané broke the deadlock just before halftime with a stunning long-range strike, while Mahamadou Traoré sealed the win with a second-half header.

Burkina Faso fought hard but struggled to break Mali’s organized defense, wasting key chances before finishing with nine men after late red cards. Mali, champions in 2017, now await either Morocco or Côte d’Ivoire in Saturday’s final, while Burkina Faso will contest the third-place playoff.

Ratcliffe’s rocky ride: Manchester United owner’s fortune takes £6.5bn hit

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's turbulent first year as Manchester United co-owner has coincided with a dramatic £6.5bn erosion of his personal wealth, according to the Sunday...

Burkina Faso’s conflict evolves into a multifaceted information war

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The crisis in Burkina Faso has escalated beyond armed clashes between security forces and terrorist groups, morphing into a multidimensional battle where information warfare and...

South Africa stuns Nigeria to reach U20 AFCON final

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Tolu Arokodare crowned Belgium’s best African Footballer

2 days ago Alfrede Kankabo

Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare claimed the prestigious 34th Ebony Shoe award Monday, honoring the top African or African-origin player in Belgium's Pro League. The 23-year-old...

Nottingham Forest’s Awoniyi hospitalized after collision with goalpost

2 days ago Alfrede Kankabo

Taiwo Awoniyi is in an induced coma after undergoing emergency surgery for a serious abdominal injury. The 27-year-old Nigerian international was hurt in the closing...