CAN Féminine 2026 : la Côte d’Ivoire confirme, l’Afrique du Sud rejoi…

La dernière journée de la phase de groupes de la Coupe d’Afrique des nations féminine 2026 s’est poursuivie ce mardi dans le groupe B. La Côte d’Ivoire affrontait la Tanzanie, tandis que le Burkina Faso était opposé à l’Afrique du Sud. Les Burkinabè avaient impérativement besoin d’une victoire pour espérer se qualifier.

La Côte d’Ivoire poursuit son excellent parcours dans la compétition. Les Éléphantes ont validé leur qualification pour les quarts de finale grâce à leur victoire face à la Tanzanie (2-1), lors de cette troisième journée du groupe B. orlando-books.blog

Avec ce succès, la Côte d’Ivoire boucle la phase de groupes en beauté et décroche son billet pour les quarts de finale. Les Éléphantes confirment ainsi leur retour au premier plan sur la scène continentale après plusieurs années d’absence.

De son côté, la Tanzanie quitte la compétition avec les honneurs, après avoir marqué les esprits, notamment grâce à sa victoire historique contre l’Afrique du Sud lors de la première journée.

Dans l’autre rencontre du groupe, l’Afrique du Sud a ouvert le score par l’intermédiaire de Thembi Kgatlana à la 21e minute (1-0). Au retour des vestiaires, malgré plusieurs opportunités, le Burkina Faso n’est pas parvenu à revenir au score. Les Sud-Africaines s’imposent sur la plus petite des marges et terminent à la deuxième place du groupe grâce à la victoire ivoirienne face à la Tanzanie (2-1).

La Côte d’Ivoire et l’Afrique du Sud décrochent ainsi les deux billets qualificatifs du groupe B pour les quarts de finale de la CAN Féminine 2026.

ALSENY BALDÉ

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Quelques jours seulement après avoir officialisé l'arrivée de Yacine Titraoui, le RC Lens continue de prospecter sur le marché algérien. Le club artésien s'intéresserait désormais à Ilan Kebbal, auteur d'une saison remarquée sous les couleurs du Paris FC et déjà convoité par plusieurs formations de Ligue 1.

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Real Madrid generally gets what they want in the market. They’re moving mountains to sign Ivorian World Cup star Yan Diomandé.

Real Madrid land World Cup star Diomandé

19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé is on the brink of a €120m (R2,26 billion) move from RB Leipzig to Real Madrid. The Spanish giants, now under the tutelage of Jose Mourinho, who starts his second stint in the capital, made Diomande their number one target. He starred for the Ivory Coast at the World Cup in June and July, showing flashes of the brilliance which convinced Los Blancos to make him their latest Galactico. European champions PSG also expressed interest in the talented left-sided attacker. He struck 12 goals and provided eight assists in 33 Bundesliga appearances last season.

RB Leipzig managing director Marcel Schäfer has denied that the ongoing battle between Roc Nation and former Ivory Coast international Max Gradel could derail the deal to take Diomandé to Madrid. There still remains ambiguity as to which of Roc Nation, owned by Jay Z, and Gradel’s agency, Maxidel, possesses rights to the player.

What does this all mean for Vini Jr and his Real Madrid future?

The future of 26-year-old Brazilian star Vinicius Junior is a matter of intense debate. If Diomandé makes his long-awaited move to Real Madrid, Vini could be on his way out. There are several reports suggesting he could be on his way to Arsenal, although another theory is that these rumours have originated out of the player’s camp in order to leverage an improved deal with Madrid. He’s out of contract in mid-2027, and club president Florentino Perez has no desire to lose him on a free transfer. A big-money switch to the Gunners is still on the cards, especially with Diomande virtually through the door.

Latest Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs transfer news

What does Pirates new boy Sebastian Pedersen’s arrival mean for Evidence Makgopa? One man who seems to be staying put is Oswin Appollis. This, despite rumours of an approach from FC Porto. Khanyisa Mayo has signed permanently from CR Belouizdad for a reported fee close to R9.8 million following a prior loan spell. Adolf Mtasingwa is a 27-year-old defensive midfielder signed from Azam FC. Langelihle Phili is also expected to join the club imminently.

MTN8 quarter-final weekend

Orlando Pirates meet Durban City on Saturday, 8 August at 15:00. Sundowns tackle Polokwane later that day at 18:00. Meanwhile, Chiefs face Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium on Sunday, 9 August at 18:00.

Every team has its own pre-tournament rituals, but Namibia’s Under-20 side has found a powerful way to stay focused on its ultimate goal. As the Junior Welwitschias prepare to defend their Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy title in Uganda from 7–15 August 2026, the coveted trophy has become a regular presence at their training sessions in Windhoek. Resting beside the field under the watchful eye of head coach Christiaan Zaayman, the silverware serves as a daily reminder of what the team achieved last year—and what they are determined to bring home once again.

Namibia claimed the Barthes Trophy in Zimbabwe in 2025, securing their third title since the competition was renamed in 2016. The victory saw them draw level with Kenya as the most successful nation in the tournament’s modern era, with three championships each. Now, the Southern Africans travel to Kampala with the opportunity to stand alone at the top of the honours list.

Among those leading the charge is dynamic scrum-half Dominique Isaacs, one of the returning champions who lifted the trophy in Harare.

“We want to build on what we achieved last year, represent Namibia with pride and bring the trophy home again,” Isaacs tells Rugby Africa Media.

“At the same time, we want to continue growing as a team and as individuals. So our focus is to take it one game at a time and give everything we have for the Namibia jersey. Winning the tournament and bringing the trophy home after seven years was an achievement that meant something bigger for rugby in our country. We showed that Namibia has the talent to compete at the highest level in African youth rugby. Our victory brought pride to the nation and reminded everyone that the future of Namibian rugby is bright. For me, lifting the trophy was the reward for years of hard work and dedication.”

The triumph in Zimbabwe was especially significant. After winning the tournament on home soil in 2018, Namibia had struggled to replicate that success away from home. Breaking that barrier last year has given the current squad valuable belief as they head into another title defence on foreign soil.

For Isaacs, those experiences provided lessons that extend far beyond the rugby field. “Playing in Zimbabwe last year taught us a lot about what it means to compete away from home,” he says.

“It was not only about the rugby; we also had to adapt to a different environment, deal with the pressure of playing in front of crowds that were not supporting us, and stay focused despite being far from home. Those experiences helped us grow stronger as a team and made winning the tournament even more special.”

This year’s championship will be hosted at the Muteesa II Stadium in Kampala, where Uganda has built a growing reputation for staging international rugby events. From passionate supporters to warm hospitality, the East African nation has become a favourite destination for players and fans alike.

The Junior Welwitschias are eager to experience it for themselves. “Coming to Uganda, we expect a different environment, but we know it will be just as challenging,” Isaacs says.

“From what we have heard, Uganda is a beautiful country with passionate people and a strong rugby culture. We are looking forward to experiencing the country and playing in front of a new crowd, but mainly our focus will remain on the rugby.”

With championship experience, confidence built from last year’s breakthrough success, and the trophy never far from their sight during preparations, Namibia arrives in Uganda knowing exactly what is at stake.

Their mission is clear: defend the title, make history, and bring the Barthes Trophy home once again.

Performance Division

• Namibia
• Zimbabwe
• Kenya
• Tunisia

First Division

• Zambia
• Uganda

Where to watch?

Rugby Pass TV: https://rugbypass.tv/home

Rugby Africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyAfrique

Friday 7 August 2026 (EAT)

• 10:00 – Namibia vs Tunisia (Performance Division)
• 13:00 – Kenya vs Zimbabwe (Performance Division)
• 16:00 – Zambia vs Uganda (First Division)

Tuesday 11 August 2026 (EAT)

• 10:00 – Zambia vs Uganda (First Division)
• 12:00 – LM1 vs LM2 (Performance Division)
• 15:00 – WM1 vs WM2 (Performance Division) (Winner of Tournament)

Saturday 15 August 2026 (EAT)

• 16:00 – Uganda vs Zimbabwe (Test Match)

SOURCE: RUGBY AFRICA

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