By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Gabonreview
Recently appointed coach of Gabon’s Panthers, Sébastien Migné aims to qualify the national team for a World Cup finals for the first time, in 2030. The French coach, who arrived in Libreville on 23 July, also spoke favourably about the future appointment of Alain, whose full identity is not specified in the available text.
Wydad Casablanca have appointed Nasreddine Nabi as head coach of their first team for one season, replacing Portuguese coach Paulo Sérgio Brito. The Moroccan club officially announced the appointment on 23 October in a statement published on its official social media accounts.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Lebrief ·
FIFA has increased to $2.5 million per team the contribution to prepare for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The package also includes bonuses and club-related payments, while the financial distribution is to be detailed at the FIFA Council meeting in December 2026, 3news reports.
🇧🇷 Brazil · Source: 3news ·
The Ensemble pour le Gabon party inaugurated its new headquarters in the Mindoubé 1 district of Libreville, according to Gabonactu. The political party is also calling for the release of its founder, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nzé, amid the party’s reorganisation.
🇬🇦 Gabon · Source: Gabonactu ·
After Nigeria’s 3-1 victory over North Korea at the Under-17 Women’s World Cup, their captain Azeezat Oduntan urged them to remain humble and focused. Nigeria secured qualification for the round of 16 with the win, reports the Daily Post.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Daily Post ·
Gabon withdraws dozens of mining permits over violationsGabon’s Ministry of Mines has withdrawn dozens of exploration and operating permits after finding that their holders were failing to comply with sector rules. The permits concerned cover eight provinces and belong in particular to Abice Mining Gabon, Gabon Gold Mining and SMO, according to the ministerial statement published on 19 October.
Central African Republic beat Congo 2-0 to qualify for 2027 U20 Africa Cup of NationsThe Central African Republic’s under-20 football team beat Congo 2-0 in the semi-final of the UNIFFAC zone qualifying tournament and qualified for the 2027 U20 Africa Cup of Nations. This fourth consecutive qualification, following those in 2021, 2023 and 2025, also gives the Fauves a place in the tournament final, reports Lengosongo.The week in Africa
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