Mali face stern Japan test
Mali will need to be at their best when they take on Japan in a Group D clash at the Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, July 27 to keep their 2024...
Preview: Olympics: Japan vs. Mali - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Japan and Mali, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Watch drastic security op to protect Israelis at Olympics with team bus in vast armed motorcade including 34 biker cops
CHILLING footage showing an Israeli Olympic football team bus flanked by an enormous armed police motorcade highlights the vast security operation...
Moment Israeli Olympics fans are ATTACKED on chaotic opening night of games as supporters issued urgent terror warning
THIS is the dramatic moment Israeli fans were attacked on a chaotic Olympics opening night amid an urgent terror warning.
Pro-Palestine protests...
Cheickna Doumbia rescues Mali against Israel
Mali fought back to hold Israel to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group B match at the Paris 2024 Olympics - Men's tournament on Wednesday night.
Israel's Olympic football opener with Mali greeted by heavy police presence as national anthem is booed and small section of fans in the stand wear 'Free Palestine' t-shirts amid war in Gaza
Over 1,000 French police, including masked counter-terrorist officers, created an additional security barrier prior to the nation's clash with Mali...
Israel face Parc des Princes protests but security fears fail to materialise
Despite piecemeal demonstrations, the authorities will be relieved the match had no major flashpoints
Honours even, an incendiary situation well...
Mali Hayes interview: 'Swagger is the word!'
The Stockport-reared vocalist talks our new home kit, United pyjamas and back-garden chants.
‘Anti-terror perimeter' of 1,000 French police guard Israel's Olympic opener
High risk of protests at Parc des Princes, say authorities
Security also stepped up at tie between Ukraine and Iraq
Around 1,000 French police...
Putin’s sick trolls ‘film fake Hamas video’ threatening Paris Olympics with terror attacks and brandish ‘severed head’
FRIGHTENING footage spreading on social media appears to show a Hamas fighter holding a fake severed head after threatening “blood will flow” at...
Putin's sick trolls ‘film fake Hamas video' threatening Paris Olympics with terror attacks and brandish ‘severed head'
FRIGHTENING footage spreading on social media appears to show a Hamas fighter holding a fake severed head after threatening “blood will flow” at...
Pro-Palestine campaigners 'set to stage protest during Israel men's first football match at the Paris Olympics' amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East
Pro-Palestine campaigners are reportedly planning to stage a protest when Israel men's football team face Mali at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday...
Pro-Palestine campaigners to stage protest against Israel team inside stadium at Olympics
Peaceful protest set for Israel v Mali men's football match
Israel will have 24-hour protection from elite police units
Pro-Palestine campaigners...
Mali eye winning start against Israel
Mali will tussle it out with Israel in the opening match at the Paris 2024 Olympics match on Wednesday, 24 July.
Which Premier League players are competing at Paris 2024 Olympics?
THE Paris 2024 Olympics kicks off this week – and there will be some familiar faces in action for football fans.
SunSport takes a look at all the...
Elite cops packing shotguns & battering rams deployed to protect Israeli football team at Olympics amid ISIS threat
AN ELITE French anti terrorist unit are set to patrol fans at the first Olympic event for Israel.
France’s BRI Search and Intervention brigade will...
Tottenham shut door on Yves Bissouma summer sale
Tottenham Hotspur will not entertain any offers to part ways with 27-year-old Malian midfielder Yves Bissouma this summer.
The post Tottenham shut...
Preview: Mali Under-23s vs. Israel Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Mali Under-23s and Israel Under-23s, including predictions, team news...
Ange Postecoglou will not allow key 27-year-old leave Tottenham this summer
Tottenham have no plans to sell Yves Bissouma ahead of the 2024/25 campaign as Ange Postecoglou considers the 27-year-old a key part of his plans...
New Super Eagles Coach: Eric Chelle Waiting On Final Details From NFF, Keeps Mali Waiting
The favourite for the vacant managerial job of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle will make a decision on returning back to his post...
Watch: Yves Bissouma and Kulusevski combine to score a brilliant goal against QPR
Yves Bissouma scored a brilliant goal to give Tottenham the lead against QPR in the first half. The Mali international dribbled past one player...
Mali moves to reappoint Super Eagles shortlisted coach
Pressured by a growing players’ revolt and interest by the Super Eagles, Mali have begun moves to reappoint Eric Chelle after he was sacked as...
Israel clear to play in 2024 Olympics soccer after FIFA postpones ban decision
FIFA has postponed a decision on a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas, clearing...
Rangers ‘transfer target’ goes on STRIKE after international dispute
HE weighed in to one of the biggest Champions League shocks of recent years to stun Real Madrid.
And Rangers were linked extensively at the end...
President Of Mali Tells Chelle To Snub Super Eagles Coaching Job – We Want You Back As Coach
The head of the military junta in Mali Col Assimi Goïta has reached out to sacked coach of the team Eric Chelle to return back to his post,...
Rangers-linked £3.5m attacker launches boycott in response to teammate ban
The Ferencvaros winger and Mali star is right behind his teammates.
Mali move to reappoint Super Eagles shortlisted coach Eric Chelle
Pressured by a growing players’ revolt and interest by the Super Eagles, Mali have begun moves to reappoint Eric Chelle after he was sacked as...
Olympic football 2024 Group D predictions, standings, fixtures, results: Japan, Paraguay, Mali, Israel
All you need to know about Olympic football 2024 Group D involving Japan, Paraguay, Mali and Israel including standings, fixtures, results and...
Premier League clubs worst-hit by Paris Olympics with Chelsea and Man City losing two stars
MANCHESTER CITY and Chelsea are both set to lose two players to the Olympic Games.
With just a seven days to go before the football event...
Malian Players Threaten To Quit National Team If Super Eagles Coach Designate Chelle Isn’t Reinstated
Players of the senior national team of Mali have threatened to quit the team if the football federation fails to bring back sacked coach Eric...
New Super Eagles coach: Straight fight between Chelle, Saintfiet
It is becoming increasingly a straight slug out between former Mali coach Eric Chelle and Tom Sainfiet, who headed the Gambia for several years,...
Eric Chelle emerges front runner for Super Eagles job
Former Mali coach, Eric Sekou Chelle has emerged in the last couple of days as a front runner to be the next coach of the Super Eagles. This has...
‘I am sad’ – Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma throws his support behind England after Euros defeat
The Malian international posted himself decked out in England gear after the Three Lions lost 2-1 in the final, issuing an interesting message...
47 Year Old Eric Chelle Is New Super Eagles Coach?
The search for a new coach for the senior national team of Nigeria appears to have come to an end with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)...
How does shortlisted Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle rate?
Eric Sekou Chelle is at 46 the youngest of the shortlisted coaches for the Super Eagles top job. The former RC Lens captain was until recently...
EXCLUSIVE: Eric Chelle emerges front runner for Super Eagles top post
Former Mali coach Eric Sekou Chelle has emerged in the last couple of days as a front runner to be the next coach of the Super Eagles. This has...
Yalcouye becomes Hurzeler´s fifth signing at Brighton
Brighton have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old midfielder Malick Yalcouye from Swedish side IFK Goteborg. Yalcouye joins the Seagulls on a...
Rangers battling potential Champions League foes in £4.2m African winger hunt - report
The Ibrox side are not the only ones said to be monitoring the Malian winger 🇲🇱
AFCON Quarterfinalist Éric Chelle Expresses Dream To Coach Super Eagles Of Nigeria
French born Coach Éric Chelle, of Mali has expressed his dream of coaching the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Read Also: WAFF Women’s World Cup: John...
Everton eye Malian striker and two players from Belgian league
Everton could offer a contract to former Red Bull Salzburg forward Sekou Koita according to a report from Africa.
Nigeria: Ex-Mali coach, who provided one of the most iconic AFCON 2023 moments, targets Super Eagles job
Former RC Lens defender Éric Sékou Chelle has reportedly expressed interest in taking up the Super Eagles job days after leaving his post as head...
French Coach, Eric Chelle, Eyes Super Eagles Job
French born Coach Éric Chelle of Mali has expressed his desire of coaching the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Chelle, who guided the Malian team to the...
Mali coach applies to lead Super Eagles
The coach who guided Mali to the quarterfinals of the 2023 AFCON Eric Chelle has thrown his hat in the ring to lead the Super Eagles. French-born...
Player’s move to Everton is ‘almost complete’ – Waiting to sort out last details
Sékou Koïta would be heading towards Everton this summer, according to a report from Africa. The Mali international is now without a club since his...
What The Papers Say - 4 July
The views on this page are taken from the local and national media and do not necessarily reflect the views of Everton.
Everton have been boosted...
Rangers star scouted in Saudi Arabia and by ‘a handful of Euro clubs’ as price-tag set for Ibrox exit
CYRIEL DESSERS is being monitored by clubs across three more leagues after interest in the Nigerian striker increased.
PAOK Salonika in Greece...
Ousmane Diakite: West Brom's dynamic midfield 'bargain' tipped for big things
Albion have made their first move in the summer transfer window with the signing of Mali born midfielder Ousmane Diakite.
West Brom confirm Mali midfielder Ousmane Diakite as first summer signing
Albion have made Mali midfielder Ousmane Diakite their first signing of the summer.
Sheffield United loanee makes future admission after "very good" spell reignited love for football
Ismaila Coulibaly will have options to further his career away from Sheffield United this summer, The Star has been told, despite the Malian’s...
POTY: Mali legend Kanoute names Nigeria’s Lookman, Egypt’s Salah as favourites to succeed Osimhen
Mali legend Frederic Kanoute has tipped Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman among the favourites to win the 2024 CAF Africa Player of the Year award,...
Scouting report on Everton target and Senegal international forward Iliman Ndiaye
Iliman Ndiaye with Senegal teammate Idrissa Gana Gueye | Photo by MB Media/Getty ImagesMarseille's Iliman Ndiaye has been on the Toffees' radar and...
Doucs’ Dubai Surprise!
Abdoulaye Doucoure has been hailed as an “inspiration” after interrupting his summer break to watch a junior team in Dubai train.
The Blues...
Mali axe coach Eric Chelle
Mali’s Football Federation have acted swiftly in the wake of their disappointing Matchdays 3 and 4 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers by parting...
Mali FA sack coach Eric Chelle
Mali have fired head coach Eric Chelle, the West African nation’s soccer federation announced. In a statement, reported on national television, it...
‘I had a good conversation’ – Addo on snubbing A. Ayew
Ghana coach Otto Addo has opened up about snubbing captain Andre Ayew ahead of the recent matches against Mali and the Central African Republic.
Celtic young star Lawal likened to two African players by ex-Arsenal forwardÂ
Omer Riza, a former Arsenal and West Ham forward, has commended the skills of Bosun Lawal, has praised Bosun Lawal's abilities, drawing comparisons...
Barea frustrate Les Aigles in Johannesburg
In what was one of the most intense matches of the current CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Madagascar and Mali played to a 0-0 draw at the FNB...
Burkina Faso let lead slip in Sierra Leone clash
Burkina Faso let a two-goal lead slip in their 2-2 draw against Sierra Leone in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match played at the Stade du 26...
Barea set to take charge of Group I
On the back of a victory in their latest CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Madagascar could make it three wins on the spin when they face Mali at...
Ahmed Musa Bestowed With Chieftaincy Title In Yobe
Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa has been bestowed with a chieftaincy title in Yobe State.
Musa disclosed this in a video on his X handle with a...
Preview: Madagascar vs. Mali - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Madagascar and Mali, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Let's look for some bargain transfers from the relegated teams
Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIt's hard not to feel bad for relegated teams, but they do present everyone else a unique...
2026 WCQ: ‘Boniface Will Shine’ — Etafia Tips Leverkusen Star To Help Super Eagles Beat Bafana
Former international Greg Etafia has tipped Bayer Leverkusen star, Victor Boniface to make the difference for the Super Eagles against Bafana...
Internationals: Partey plays in late Ghana win
Thomas Partey played 90 minutes of Ghana's 2-1 win away to Mali on Thursday
2026 WCQ: Ayew’s Late Strike Earns Ghana 2-1 Win Away To Mali
A stoppage time goal from Jordan Ayew earned Ghana's Black Stars a 2-1 win away to Mali in Group I of the 2026 FIFa World Cup qualifiers on...
Ayew clinches dramatic win for Black Stars in Bamako
Ghana breathed new life into their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign after battling back from a goal down to beat Mali 2-1 at the Stade du 26 Mars...
Mali vs Ghana Prediction: Team to Win, Form, News and more
Here is our prediction for the upcoming International Match between Mali and Ghana taking place on Thursday, June 6th 2024.
How to watch Mali vs Ghana FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup qualifier today
Both teams looking to close gap on surprise leaders Comoros Islands
2026 WCQ: CAR’s 1-0 Win Vs Chad Pushes Ghana To 5th Place
Black Stars of Ghana have dropped to fifth place in Group I ahead of their matchday 3 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier away to Mali on...
Ghana hoping Addo can work his magic once more
Otto Addo will be looking to get Ghana's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track against Mali at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako on...
Preview: Mali vs. Ghana - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Mali and Ghana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Tottenham star gets mugged while on holidays with his wife
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma recently fell victim to a violent attack and mugging outside a luxury hotel in Cannes, France. The...
Tottenham star attacked and mugged while on holidays
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma was recently attacked and mugged outside a luxury hotel in France. The incident occurred as the Mali...
‘Gang posed as FANS wanting a selfie to lure Spurs star Yves Bissouma’ before stealing £260k watch in tear gas mugging
TOTTENHAM star Yves Bissouma was lured by a gang posing as fans wanting a selfie before he was tear gassed and mugged, police have revealed.
The...
Spurs star Yves Bissouma sprayed with tear gas outside 5* French hotel before muggers make off with £260,000 watch
TOTTENHAM star Yves Bissouma has had his £260,000 watch stolen after brazen muggers sprayed tear gas in his face outside a five star hotel in...
2026 WCQ: Bafana Coach Claims Super Eagles Now A Different Team Under Finidi
Bafana Bafana of South Africa head coach Hugo Broos says the Super Eagles are a more offensive team under new handler Finidi George.
Broos's side...
Mohamed Camara: Monaco midfielder handed four-game ban for covering anti-homophobia logo
Mali international will serve his suspension at the start of the next Ligue 1 season
Monaco’s Mohamed Camara given four-match ban for covering anti-homophobia logos
The Mali international put white tape over the badge that featured on the front of all Ligue 1 clubs’ jerseys on the final day of the season.
Ligue 1 player gets ban for taping LGBTQ+ logo
Monaco's Mohamed Camara has been suspended for four matches, the French football league (LFP) said on Thursday, after an LGBTQ+ support logo on the...
Osho To Sign New Contract At Luton Town
Nigeria defender Gabriel Osho is in talks with Luton Town over a new contract.
The Hatters announced the list of their retained and released...
AS Monaco forced to apologise after star covered up anti-homophobia badge as he’s slammed for ‘unacceptable behaviour’
FRENCH giants Monaco have issued a public apology after Mohamed Camara covered up an anti-homophobia badge on his shirt.
The incident occurred...
Williams ‘likely' to miss Ghana WC qualifiers
According to various reports in the media, Ghana striker Inaki Williams could be excluded from the Black Stars upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers...
Monaco apologise after player sparks outrage for covering up anti-homophobia badge on his shirt for 'religious reasons'... while Mali FA express support towards the star
Camara, a Muslim, cited 'religious reasons' for refusing to take part in the initiative during Monaco's 4-0 win over Nantes on the last day of the...
Rangers steal a march on Wolves and Al-Ahly in race for teenage South African winger following Adama Traore link
RANGERS are closing in on a deal for Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng.
Red Bull Salzburg, Wolves and Al-Ahly have all been tracking...
Rangers plotting summer transfer move for Mali international winger, 28, with famous Premier League namesake
RANGERS are eyeing a summer move for Ferencvaros winger Adama Traore, according to reports.
The Mali international has just helped his club win...