By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lesoleil
Senegalese midfielder Pape Gueye says he wants to win the African Ballon d’Or in an interview broadcast on 26 October 2026 on Canal+ Sport Afrique. He also discusses how happy he is at Villarreal and his temporary step back from the national team after the World Cup, reports Lesoleil.
Senegalese Industry and Trade Minister Serigne Guèye Diop says the president could take responsibility if the 2026 supplementary finance bill is not adopted. He accused the parliamentary majority of seeking to block the bill after its rejection in committee, according to Senego.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Senego ·
Morocco’s under-15 team qualified for the second round of the U15 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, after winning all five of its first-phase matches. Qualification was confirmed on 26 October, reports Lebrief.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Lebrief ·
The 2026 Ballon d’Or awarded to Harry Kane has drawn criticism, particularly in Spain, where some believe the trophy should have gone to a world champion. The criticism followed the ceremony held in London on 26 October, reports Senenews.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Source: Senenews ·
After Lamine Yamal finished third in the 2026 Ballon d’Or, his uncle Abdul contested Harry Kane’s win and said his nephew deserved the award more. He also suggested the FC Barcelona player’s youth may have influenced the vote, according to comments reported by Cadena SER.
🇪🇸 Spain · Source: Seneweb ·
Building collapses in Thiès, killing one and injuring twoThe collapse of a building under construction in Thiès killed one person and injured two on 27 October, after two additional storeys were built without authorisation. Senegal’s Ministry of Urban Planning announced a technical assessment and stepped-up inspections to establish the cause of the accident.
Guinea aims to host Africa Cup of Nations in 2036 or 2039The new president of the Guinean Football Federation, Mamadi Doumbouya, has announced plans to host the Africa Cup of Nations in Guinea in 2036 or 2039. He also promised governance reforms, more transparent club subsidies and a first assessment in 100 days, according to Guinee7.The week in Africa
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