In a surprising turn of events, Aliou Cissé, the esteemed coach of the Senegal national football team, is set to step down from his role after an impressive 9-year tenure.
Black Stars are set to receive a $700,000 consolation prize after finishing third in Group B of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Despite falling short of knockout qualification, their performance secured a share of the $34.6 million prize money for the tournament.
The breakdown reveals that the six teams finishing at the bottom of their groups will each receive $500,000, while the eight teams exiting at the round of 16 will be awarded $800,000 each.
The winner of the competition is set to claim $7 million, with the final scheduled for Sunday, February 11, 2024.
The distribution reflects a competitive prize pool compared to other major international tournaments in 2024.
Ugandan forward Travis Mutyaba is said to have arrived in Cairo, Egypt to complete a winter move to giants Zamalek.
Despite being just 18, Mutyaba has 11 caps under his sleeves for the Cranes of Uganda, having made his international debut at 16.
He joins Zamalek from Ugandan side SCV Kampala for a reported fee of $220,000 and will sign a four-and-a-half-year contract.
Mutyaba is expected not to take up any foreign spot in the squad as he will be registered as a youth player; however, will play mainly for the first team.
The exciting teenager was reportedly close to signing for Georgian side FC Dinamo Tbilisi, but Zamalek smartly entered the race and finalized his signing.
He will become Zamalek’s third winter signing after Tanta’s Mohamed Atef and El-Dakhelya’s Mohamed Yasser.
Zamalek are keen on saving their season as they currently sit 12th on the Egyptian Premier League table with 11 points from eight games, just four points away from the drop.
By: Pascal Amoah
Morocco coach Walid Regragui has taken full responsibility for his team's surprise Africa Cup of Nations exit after a round-16 defeat to South Africa, bemoaning their lack of cutting edge in Tuesday's 2-0 loss.
Morocco captain, Romain Saïss complained about the performance of the centre referee after his side lost to South Africa in the round 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Tuesday evening.
In a stunning upset at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, talented midfielder Teboho Mokoena earned the Man of the Match title for his outstanding performance, contributing to South Africa's victory over tournament favorites Morocco.
