REVEALED: Tom Saintfiet exit tied to federation policy shift, not Mali results
The resignation of Tom Saintfiet as head coach of Mali national football team was not influenced by the team’s performances,...
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Fousseni Diawara emerges as frontrunner for Mali coaching job
Former Mali international Fousseni Diawara has emerged as the leading candidate to take over the Eagles coaching job following the...
Tom Saintfiet leaves role as Mali head coach after two-year spell
Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet has officially stepped down as head coach of the Mali national team, bringing an end to...
Uncertainty grows over Tom Saintfiet’s future as Mali FA election approaches
The future of Tom Saintfiet as head coach of Mali national football team is under growing uncertainty, with the upcoming...
Ghana FA considering appointing Tom Saintfiet as Black Stars coach
The Ghana Football Association are reportedly considering Tom Saintfiet for the vacant Black Stars coaching job following Otto Addo’s departure....
Mamadou Sangaré withdraws from Mali squad to rest
Mamadou Sangaré will not feature for Mali during the current international break after opting to rest following a demanding run...
Mali Sports Ministry orders Football Association to sack head coach Tom Saintfiet
The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Mali has reportedly directed the Malian Football Federation to part ways with head...
Uncertainty surrounds Tom Saintfiet’s future as Mali coach
Tom Saintfiet could leave his role as Mali head coach before his contract expires in August amid reports of internal...
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has disclosed that midfielder Aliou Dieng turned down a tempting offer from the United Arab Emirates...
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet backs Al Ahly midfielder Aliou Dieng to succeed at Valencia
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet is confident that Al Ahly midfielder Aliou Dieng will succeed at Spanish club, Valencia. As it...
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet confirms Aliou Dieng’s move to Valencia
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has backed midfielder Aliou Dieng to succeed at Valencia, signaling his switch to the Spanish outfit....
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet speaks out amid federation turmoil
Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has revealed he has never been paid his salary on a regular basis, as deepening...
Ethiopia confirm Tom Saintfiet was first-choice coach but ruled out on cost
Ethiopia’s football authorities have confirmed that Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet was their preferred choice to take charge of the...
AFCON 2025: Tom Saintfiet proud despite Mali’s exit
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet cut a proud but emotional figure after his side’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Senegal in the...
AFCON 2025: We have good players to cause upset against Senegal, says Mali coach Tom Saintfiet
Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has expressed confidence in his squad ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025...
AFCON 2025: Mali coach Tom Saintfiet target playing in semfinals
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has set his sights on the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following...
AFCON 2025: Mali coach Tom Saintfiet unfazed by Senegal’s quality ahead of quarter-final showdown
Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has played down concerns over Senegal’s quality ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final...
AFCON 2025: We are ready for a fierce battle against Senegal – Mali coach Tom Saintfiet
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet insists his outfit is ready for a fierce battel against Senegal in the quarterfinals of the...
AFCON 2025: Senegal are favourites – Mali coach Tom Saintfiet ahead of quarterfinals showdown
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has tagged Senegal as the favourites ahead of the crucial quarterfinals clash at the 2025 Africa...
AFCON 2025: Tom Saintfiet braces Mali for Senegal showdown with stark warning
Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet set a combative tone ahead of his side’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Senegal,...