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Author: africatopsports.comPublished on: April 29, 2026Country: Benin

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Algerian Assal Nadji won the second stage of the 2026 Tour of Benin, while Tom Saintfiet has left his position as coach of Mali's Eagles. Bayer Leverkusen has blocked the departure of Edmond Tapsoba, and Riyad Mahrez has been sanctioned following the Asian Champions League final. The African Football Confederation confirmed the dates for the 2027 AFCON, and the financial resources for teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup have increased by 15%.

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