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Author: africatopsports.comPublished on: April 13, 2026Country: Mali

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Malian youth international midfielder Issa Tounkara has officially signed with Southampton. Additionally, Ivorian forward Wilfried Zaha may be leaving Charlotte FC soon. Tanzania will face Morocco in a friendly match as part of the preparations for the 2026 Women's AFCON. Lastly, the appeal trial of the 18 supporters from the 2025 AFCON has started in Rabat.

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