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A Ouagadougou, un centre de football et d'éducation de base s’investit dans la réinsertion des enfants défavorisés.

Situé dans la capitale Ouagadougou, à proximité du siège de la fédération burkinabè de football et du terrain d’entrainement des étalons, le Centre de formation d’éducation de base et de football FOGEBU (acronyme de "Football Germano-Burkinabè") a été créé par Ulrich Hochschild, ancien ambassadeur d'Allemagne au Burkina Faso de 2005 à 2011, et lancé le 9 juillet 2006 en marge de la Coupe du monde de football en Allemagne.

Le FOGEBU a déjà accompagné de nombreux jeunes qui n'ont pas eu de chance dans la vie par le passé, comme l'explique Mamadou Lamine Kouaté, le président de l'association : "C’est une association à but non lucratif et qui a pour objectif d’apporter un appui aux enfants déshérités, déscolarisés ; en somme aux enfants de rue." Football et école pour ces jeunes, âgés pour la plupart de 14 à 17 ans afin d’avoir la chance de pratiquer leur sport favori. Recevoir une éducation en est une aussi, estime ce pensionnaire : "Il n’y a pas que le football ici. On a le droit d’aller à l’école. Nos éducateurs sont magnifiques. Ils sont comme nos parents."

Pour Andreas Pfaffernoschke, actuel ambassadeur d'Allemagne au Burkina Faso, il était important de proposer plus à ces enfants qu'une simple formation au football : "Au début, nous avons financé une cantine. L'année dernière, nous avons financé une menuiserie, pour que les élèves puissent aussi avoir une formation professionnelle."

Une base pour l'avenir

Comme partout ailleurs, la sélection pour devenir footballeur est difficile. Seuls les meilleurs pourront éventuellement prétendre y faire carrière. Mais pour que les recalés ne tombent pas à nouveau dans l'oubli, le FOGEBU les forme pour l'avenir à différents métiers tels que la menuiserie ou la production agricole.

L’académie « Right to Dream » fait parler d’elle. Ces deux dernières années, le centre ghanéen a réussi à placer trois de ses produits au premier plan. Des joueurs qui attirent les attentions et illustrent sans nul doute, la qualité du travail qui y est fait.

Mohamed Kudus, Kamaldeen Sulemana et tout récemment, Simon Adingra, font partie des fiertés de ce centre. La valeur importante de chacune de ces transactions permet de mesurer la qualité des produits qui sortent. Sur ces trois dernières années, ce centre s’est fait remarquer sur le marché des transferts (Kudus 15 millions de dollars, Kamaldeen 20 millions de dollars et Adingra 12 millions). Une belle preuve que sur le marché des transferts, le football africain reste très viable si tout est réussi dès la base.

Right to Dream, une philosophie

L’académie Right to Dream est en fait une branche importante de la vision de Tom Vernon, le porteur de ce projet. Située à Accra, capitale du Ghana, cette école de foot qui a été lancée en 1999 veut accompagner des enfants de 9 à 18 ans à réaliser leur rêve. L’idée est de donner de meilleures chances aux jeunes du pays et de la sous-région, qui rêvent de carrières footballistiques professionnelles.

Plusieurs tournois de détections sont organisés. Parmi les milliers de jeunes qui se mobilisent, seulement 18 sont choisis par an. Entre études et football, la formation vise à faire sortir au final de futurs modèles.

Le club danois du Nordsjaelland, propriété également de Tom Vernon, est la porte d’entrée vers l’Europe pour les jeunes pensionnaires du centre RTD Academy. C’est pour cela que déjà au sein du centre à Accra, la vision de football du club danois se met déjà en place. Un accent particulier est mis sur la rapidité et l’intelligence dans le jeu.

Adingra, le plus récent coup

En juin dernier, Simon Adingra s’est engagé en faveur de Brighton en provenance du FC Nordsjaelland. Même s’il a été prêté dans l’immédiat en Belgique à l’Union Saint-Gilloise, le joueur de 20 ans a toutes les faveurs des observateurs au sujet de sa capacité à réussir au haut niveau.

Il suit les traces des jeunes talentueux Mohammed Kudus et Kamaldeen Sulemana qui se sont tous formés à l’académie « Right to Dream », et qui ont déménagé au Danemark pour jouer à Nordsjaelland avant de signer des transferts majeurs vers les meilleurs championnats. Autre exemple, c’est Abu Francis qui a rejoint le Cercle Brugge, le 20 août dernier.

Avec la CAN U20 conquise ce samedi 11 mars par les Lionceaux, le Sénégal poursuit sa razzia inédite en Afrique avec quatre trophées en un an. Prochains défis, la CAN U 17 en avril et la CAN U23 en novembre prochain.

L’équipe A a fait sauter le verrou en s’adjugeant le trophée le plus convoité du foot africain et a impulsé une dynamique qui ne cesse de porter le Sénégal vers les plus hauts sommets du foot du continent.

Si, en septembre dernier, la victoire la sélection des Lions à la CAN de Beach soccer était « naturelle », avec la mainmise des hommes de Mamadou Diallo sur cette compétition (7 trophées en 11 éditions), les succès au CHAN et à la CAN U20 étaient loin d’être acquis. Et il est évident que la victoire à la CAN a changé la mentalité des joueurs sénégalais qui ne se contentent plus d’aller « le plus loin possible » mais d’aller « chercher la coupe ».

Des Espoirs renforcés par des internationaux

Des Lionceaux biberonnés dans les centres de formation comme Diambars ou Génération Foot, et par des entraîneurs qui bénéficient d'énormes moyens pour se former et bien préparer leur compétition. Preuve de la bonne santé de l'expertise locale: tous les trophées ont été conquis par des coaches sénégalais, Aliou Cissé (CAN), Mamadou Diallo (beach soccer), Pape Thiaw (CHAN), et Malick Daf (U20)

Aujourd’hui, le Sénégal ne compte pas s’arrêter en si bon chemin et a déjà en ligne de mire la CAN U17, du 29 avril au 19 mai 2023 en Algérie, et la CAN U23, du 02 au 26 novembre 2023 au Maroc.

Pour ces prochaines joutes, « le Sénégal est hyper armé, assez outillé », estime Mbaye Diouf Dia, avec la voix qui transpire la sérénité.

Il n’y aura pas grand monde pour le contredire à l’allure où fonce le football sénégalais en Afrique.

Après les sacres à la CAN début 2022 puis au CHAN début 2023, le Sénégal confirme sa suprématie sur le football africain.

"C'est un travail de plusieurs années qui nous a valu tous ces trophées, se réjouit Yankhoba Diattara, le ministre des Sports. Il faut féliciter tous les acteurs du mouvement sportif, ceux qui sont dans les clubs, dans les centres de formation mais aussi l'État du Sénégal avec le chef de l'État qui a mis les moyens, qui a instruit les membres du gouvernement pour mettre les équipes dans d'excellentes conditions de performance. C'est ce cocktail qui fait que le football sénégalais est ce qu'il est aujourd'hui".

Du côté des supporters, venus en nombre à l'aéroport Leopold Sedar Senghor, on souligne la qualité du vivier sénégalais puisque hormis Samba Diallo (Ukraine) et Pape Demba Diop (Belgique), seuls les deux buteurs en finale, Souleymane Faye (Talavera en D3 espagnole) et Mamadou Lamine Camara (Renaissance Berkane, Maroc) évoluent à l'étranger.

"On est fiers, comme d'habitude on est très fiers. Parce qu'on est heureux avec cette équipe-là. Normalement on devrait encourager le championnat du Sénégal parce que le produit qui est sorti là c'est le championnat sénégalais qui a fait ça", souligne Babacar, venu avec ses amis accueillir les héros.

Le capitaine Samba Diallo ne cachait pas sa joie sur le tarmac d'avoir mis fin à la malédiction des U20, battus en finale de la CAN en 2015, 2017 et 2019. 

"Notre équipe n'avait qu'une seule ambition, celle de ramener la coupe au Sénégal’’, explique tout sourire le milieu de terrain du Dynamo Kiev, formé à Darou Salam. L'entraîneur, Malick Daf, nous a dit très tôt que notre seul objectif n'était pas de nous qualifier pour la Coupe du monde mais de remporter le trophée et, heureusement, nous avons atteint cet objectif."

Objectif plus que rempli pour les Sénégalais qui auront réussi un parcours plus que parfait en Egypte : 6 matches joués, 14 buts marqués, aucun encaissé.

Les Lionceaux ont décroché toutes les récompenses individuelles. Lamine Camara est désigné meilleur joueur du tournoi après avoir déjà brillé au CHAN en Algérie. L'élégant milieu de terrain de Diambars espère désormais poursuivre ses performances impressionnantes avec son nouveau club, le Metz FC, en deuxième division française.

Invincible tout au long du tournoi, Landing Badji, le portier de l'AS Pikine, est logiquement élu meilleur gardien.

Pape Demba Diop, meilleur buteur de la compétition avec 5 réalisations, n'est pas peu fier de cette performance hors norme.  "Oui, c'est une immense fierté, c'est le terme, on a fait un bon tournoi. Je ne peux rien dire que d'être content’’, exprime dans un grand sourire l'attaquant de Zulte-Waregem en Belgique.’’ Terminer Soulier d'Or, je ne l'aurais jamais fait sans mes coéquipiers. Et  maintenant, on va se préparer pour la Coupe du monde qui est dans deux mois, pourquoi pas faire pareil."

Au Mondial qui se déroulera en Indonésie, le Sénégal sera accompagné de sa dernière victime. La Gambie qui a aussi réalisé un tournoi presque parfait avant de s'incliner 2-0 en finale.

Les demi-finalistes malheureux, Tunisie et Nigeria, seront les deux autres représentants africains à la Coupe du monde du 20 mai au 11 juin prochain.

Le Milan AC recrute au Ghana. Le club italien a enregistré l’arrivée de Kingsford Boakye Yiadom, 18 ans, en provenance du MSK Zilina Africa, un club ghanéen de division inférieure.

Le jeune joueur talentueux, qui a la ferme intention d’atteindre le plus haut niveau de football, a rejoint le champion en titre de Serie A pour un contrat à long terme, sans avoir à passer d’essais.

Boakye Yiadom, qui a réalisé des performances impressionnantes avec le MSK Zilina Africa dans la division inférieure ghanéenne, commencera son parcours avec le club principalement au niveau des U-19. S’il parvient à impressionner le manager de l’AC Milan, Stefan Pioli, il pourrait gagner une place dans l’équipe A.

L’espoir ghanéen faisait partie de l’équipe des Black Satellites qui a remporté le championnat de la zone B de la WAFU et le championnat d’Afrique des jeunes respectivement en décembre 2020 et en mars 2021.

L’acquisition de Boakye Yiadom par l’AC Milan témoigne de son engagement à développer de jeunes talents et à maintenir son statut de l’un des meilleurs clubs de football au monde.

Now solicited in the Malian capital through the sports agent Bakary Sanogo, with the aim of setting up an academy called Team BS, in partnership with FC Nantes in France, coach Sebago is at work. Indeed, this trainer of Ivorian nationality is seducing the Malian public thanks to the quality of his remarkable talent through the training of young talents who are illustrated by big performances during friendly matches. 

Coach Sebago began his training as a sports educator in 1999 and 2000, he was initially in charge of young people whose age range varies from 12 to 14 years old. Subsequently, thanks to his rigor and talent, coach Sebago built a reputation beyond the Ivorian borders.  Indeed, he managed to hoist many of his foals in the Ivorian Ligue 1.

Regarding the talents of this sports educator, Coach Sebago is a "talented midwife" who is distinguished by humility and wisdom. His experiences as a trainer actually reveal the fact that he is "a library" of African training despite his young age. Indeed, in his coaching history, he has already had to hold the reins of several teams such as :

- CFKA Lion star of Koumassi 
- ASAB of Bonoua 
- Espoirs de Koumassi Ligue 3 (head coach) 
- With RFCA Aboisso Ligue 2 Ivorian (head coach just for the climb) 
 

The transfer window for coaches in Ivorian clubs is in full swing. The latest concerns Coach Oulaï Guy Arsène who arrives at the US Farmer of Agnibilekrou. Coach Oulaï Guy Arsène previously held this position within the formation of Songon Football Club. 

After the resignation of Coach Akim, former coach of US Fermier, the President of the club set his sights on the newcomer. Indeed, as indicated by the publication emanating from the Agnibilekrou formation : "The president of the club with his management team had to study a lot of manager files to compensate for the departure of the previous coach. The final choice is made on the former coach of the Coach team OULAÏ GUY ARSÈNE, who leaves his suitcases in the beautiful city."

One of the reasons for his appointment to this position is related to his experience in the field. As the President of the farmers pointed out: "Coach Oulaï Guy is not the most perfect coach but he nevertheless arrives in our team with a bag full of experience. He has a minimum of knowledge of the senior league." 

The mission of coach Oulaï Guy Arsène will be to lead US Fermiers to better results on the national scene. Currently 9th in Pool B, the new strong man of the farmers wants to "recreate a winning atmosphere in his group with a philosophy of play based on tactical discipline. " 

For his baptism of fire, coach Oulaï Guy Arsène will officiate on the farmers' bench during a National Cup match against the ADFCA formation of Adzopé on January 27.

As a reminder, coach Oulaï Guy went through CO Monojoce, IFER, Séé Sport de San Pedro, CO Korogho which he led in Ligue 1, Fc Songon.

Appointed head coach of Wigan Athlétic, Championship club (Barclays Premier League), the former Ivorian international, Kolo Touré has a difficult start. Indeed, Kolo Touré's debut with Wigan is not famous. In his first three outings in the Championship, his team has a record of two defeats and one draw. The latest defeat to date is this Monday against Middlesbrough (4-1) on the road. Ranked 23rd out of 24 clubs in the Championship with 24 points after 24 games, could Kolo Toure save Wigan from relegation this season ? 

Converted coach since the end of his football career, Kolo Touré is carving his way towards achieving the goals of his new professional life. The former Ivorian international dreams big for his career as a technician and does not hide it. He has given himself a crazy bet but above all with the ambition to change the mentality of club owners, vis-à-vis African coaches. 

Taking the reins of Wigan, Kolo Touré, for this experience as head coach in the Championship, accumulates in 3 games, two defeats and a draw. This lackluster record of the holder of the "UEFA Pro Level 5 License of the English Federation." High graduation that gives the Ivorian "the right to coach in the different levels of the English championships" and "especially to lead any football team around the world.", the player trained at the Academy of ASEC Mimosas continues to write his story. 

It is by design that "He wants to be a pioneer in a field where African technicians are the most minimized, especially lifting a world title with an African national selection." - Comments extracted from the media Africa Foot United. 

Touting his career goals, Kolo Touré proudly claimed: "As soon as I stopped football I said I want to become a coach. My main goal is to win the World Cup with an African team. It's my dream and that's why I became a coach because you need people to dream, you need people to break barriers and today is our generation. »

Dressed in their training gear, the young athletes of Matra Football Club Treichville gave a special touch to the Christmas celebration. Communicating on the social network Facebook, the boarders did not fail to leave the following message: "May the magic, peace and joy of Christmas fill your hearts. Indeed, like thousands of training centres here and elsewhere, the matracians did not deviate from the rule of Christmas Eve greetings. 

Located in the town of Treichville, more precisely in the Biafra district, the Matra Football Club Treichville has existed since 1986. Young boys and girls train in the categories U10, U11, U17,... in order to refine their technical skills and tactical advice. 

With a focus on comprehensive training and talent development, the management of this training centre wishes to bring out as many rare pearls as possible. This policy of detection and acceleration of talents is carried out as much by the daily trainings as by the local competitions. 
 

Burkinabe nugget, playing in the midfield of FC Inter, a club in the French Ligue 1 of women's amateur soccer, HABIBOU OUÉDRAOGO is technically gifted. With an imposing physique, this versatile talent, to be followed closely, lifts a corner of the veil on her future. Displaying her ambitions to be a professional footballer, the "CR7" from Ivory Coast-Burkina Faso wishes to have a full career like her idol (Cristiano Ronaldo).  

Trained during 2017 to 2018 at the EFA "ESPOIR ACADÉMIE FOOTBALL CLUB SONGON", soccer training center created in 2016, located in the town of Yopougon (Abidjan, Ivory Coast), Habibou Ouédraogo is a player of the future. Offensive midfielder or conductor, HABIBOU OUÉDRAOGO shows beautiful things since the beginning of the season 2022-2023. Indisputable starter with FC Inter, she can also take the front of the attack. The particularity of her profile lies in her game intelligence (good reading of the game and passing quality). This Ivorian-Burkinabé international hopeful took part in the 2022 Women's Cup in Morocco, with a more than honorable personal record by making 4 assists and finding the net 20 times. 

Abidjan-Ouagadougou: the journey of hopeful Habibou Ouédraogo 
Leaving the Training Center EFA "ESPOIR ACADÉMIE FOOTBALL CLUB SONGON", Habibou Ouédraogo joined the team of "Jeunesse Football Club de Marcory" during the period 2019-2021. Thereafter, she had to join the DANTA AC, Women's Club of Burkina Faso in 2021. This beautiful adventure of one year was punctuated by 19 goals scored and 8 assists made. This performance was appreciated by the FC INTER d'Abidjan, Ivorian Women's Club, which attracted Habibou Ouédraogo to its team. 

Thirsty for a title, she aims to become an accomplished sportswoman. For this, Habibou Ouédraogo does not skimp on any means to refine her physical form and her skill in front of the opposing goals. It is with good reason that she wishes to internationalize her talent. Questioned by www.footinter.com, Habibou Ouédraogo dreams of the European championship, she did not fail to specify that her ultimate dream is to be part of the women's team of "PSG" or "Olympique Lyonnais". 

On Saturday, December 10, 2022, FOOTINTER, took part in the first edition of the day of citizenship called "SPORT TOGETHER" between the soldiers of the first infantry battalion of the new Camp of Akouedo and civil society. This day of fraternity initiated by the international sports NGO HOPE OF SPORTS FOUNDATION was punctuated by various highlights.  

As a prelude to the day "SPORT TOGETHER", a collective session of sport (jogging) in the streets of Faya, commune of Cocody (Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire) between "Military and civil society", was carried out, on the morning of December 10, in a good mood.

The official launch of the activities began with the speeches and presentations of the actors and participants taking part in this event. Captain #AFELLI of the 1st Infantry Battalion opened his speeches by welcoming all actors and said that through this type of activity, the army of Côte d'Ivoire intends to get a little closer to the populations. Following him, President Jean Christopher DOUAYELET of the NGO Hope Of Sports Foundation and the Parain of this first edition of Sport Ensemble, Mr. #Gaston_KERE took the floor to situate the framework of this day and encourage the various actors to show fair play.

The rest of the day's activity resulted in oppositions between civilian and military maracana clubs. The various posters kept the public in suspense. This ceremony ended with the graduation ceremony of recognition of the actors working for the promotion of sport and culture.It is in this spirit of promoting excellence that FOOTINTER, partner of the HOPE OF SPORTS FOUNDATION, was awarded a diploma of recognition for its involvement in sport and culture in the Nation. This distinction received from the hands of Jean Christopher DOUAYELET is part of a global vision to initiate the development and influence of local amateur & professional football.As a reminder, the promotion of sport in all its values and the support of the actors involved in this discipline remain the hobbyhorse of the two organizations (HOPE OF SPORTS FOUNDATION & FOOTINTER).

Appointed coach of Wigan (English D2) on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, Kolo Touré, former resident of MimoSifcom Academy, thus occupies for the first time the main function of coach. The mission of the Ivorian commando team is to maintain the “Lactics”, a club that has been poorly ranked in the Championship (D2 English), this season.

 “The 41-year-old former player from Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool signed up for three seasons with the Latics to replace Leam Richardson,” reports the French media www.lequipe.fr Après avoir passé cinq (5) years as assistant coach at the head of the Ivorian National Selection and respectively of Celtic Glasgow and Leicester City, Kolo Touré starts a new adventure. 
Holder of the UEFA Pro license and the UEFA Executive Master, the Ivorian technician will play his first meeting on the Wigan bench on 10 December 2022. 

As a reminder, the Mimosifcom Academy is a training center for football players located in Sol Béni, Abidjan (Ivory Coast) and belonging to the club of ASEC Mimosas. It is one of the first training centres to be established in Africa and the first in Côte d'Ivoire. A reference in sub-Saharan Africa from the 1990s to the early 1990s, it was created in 1993 under the leadership of President Rogert Ouégnin and French (then) Technical Director Jean Marc Guillou at the Sol Béni sports complex. 
 

At the age of 18, SAHE BI TCHAN KYLIAN is a young Ivorian resident of the WAC, a club in the 2nd Ivorian Division. Promoted from the WILLIAMSVILLE ATHLETIC CLUB U18 training center last season 2021-2022. This talent to follow closely  regularly takes part in the official meetings of his club during the 2022-2023 season of Ligue 1 Ivorian. Dreaming of being an international player, SAHE BI TCHAN KYLIAN cherishes the idea of wearing the jersey of the Ivorian selection.

Williamsville AC is an Ivorian football club, founded in 1995, based in Abidjan. This professional club has known glorious hours in the history of Ivorian football during the years 2013-2017. The Williamsville Athletic Club has a training structure (training center) for young people. Sahe Bi Tchan Kylian is from it, he made his classes before joining the first team of the club. Will he be a top athlete with a busy professional career ?

Comfortable with the ball at his feet, Sahe Bi Tchan Kylian likes the possession game. A centre-back, he is comfortable in ball exits. Indeed, one of his first qualities is that he succeeds perfectly in getting the balls out cleanly. Playing and defending very high, his size allows him to impose his physique and tempo on opposing players during duels.

Optimistic and ambitious, the WAC resident is in sparkling form like his club. Since the beginning of the season, the whole team has made 4 clean sheets in 7 games. Asked by www.footinter.com about his ambitions related to the news of his club, Sahe Bi Tchan Kylian is formal. My team and I "want to have an exceptional season in Ivorian D2, [...] access D1. And why not stay in the elite of the Ivorian championship."

Going further, he expressed his desire "a taulier of his team".  Naturally, like all promising young people, Sahe Bi Tchan Kylian wants to perfect his know-how internationally. To this end, the favorite destinations cited by the number 5 defender of the WAC are the European chapters the Liga BBVA, the BARCLAYS Premier League, the Ligue 1 Uber Eats, the Serie A or the BundesLiga.

Real star in the making of the Ivorian webosphere, Miss Yasmine Timité, an athlete by profession, does not leave anyone indifferent to her career. Taking care of her media outings, our U17 pro is looking to export her talent outside the Ebrié lagoon. Having at heart to represent Côte d'Ivoire, her country of origin through continental and international competitions, the midfielder hopes to win titles.  

The FC Inter band

    Midfielder of formation, from the top of his sixteen (16) years, Yasmine Timité evolves since 6 years in the soccer. Starting 6 years ago in a training center, she managed to create excitement around her person through its particular communication on social networks. Indeed, on her Facebook page created on October 25, 2022, the midfielder flocked with the number 18 (assigned by her team), accumulates more than 2800 followers. 

    Playing in the first division with the team Inter d'Abidjan, this Ivorian hopeful is hungry for national title and wants to tread the great international lawns, as reported by the Ivorian daily "Kpakapto Sportif". 

Ambitions of Yasmine Timité

    Her active presence on the networks aims to "create excitement around the game and especially on the Ivorian women's soccer. Excerpts from an interview with Kpakpatosportif.net. A question is at the end of the lips: will she manage to achieve her professional and personal goals? One thing is certain, the rising star of Ivorian soccer remains focused on the current championship (League 1 women's soccer). The second place obtained last season has a taste of unfinished business. Will she succeed, with her team, to win the title of champion of the women's league 1 of Côte d'Ivoire this season? 
    A fact is notable, aware of its future in this discipline, it does not neglect the educational component. The teenager in class 1 wishes to finish her secondary studies by obtaining the Ivorian Baccalaureate, or even to carry out higher studies. 
    FootInter will follow the news of this athlete with great interest during this season.  

Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

The inaugural gala match of the Koumassi International Football Tournament (TIFK 2022) between the team of local professionals and that of the DIAMBARS Training Center in Koumassi was held on Saturday July 02, 2022 at the INCH'ALLAH field in Koumassi.

The INCH'ALLAH field was this Saturday, July 02, 2022 the framework for the expression of many football talents in the municipality of Koumassi. Indeed, the match announcing the start of the International Football Tournament of Koumassi (TIFK) was held there, a match which this year opposed the team of local professionals to that of the DIAMBRAS football training center of Koumassi of Coach Lamine CISSE, main organizer of TIFK.

During this match which saw the participation of big stars such as Titi Koné, African Freestyle Champion and Member of LYS de Sassandra, we were able to appreciate the many talents who were present. Many football personalities did not want to be counted the event like Mr. Mamadou DIA, President of the the LYS of Sassandra and Mr. Hussein EL SAHELI, Godfather of the ceremony. They encouraged the organizers to continue in their momentum and affirmed their commitment to work and support this kind of activity which makes it possible to highlight the future stars of Ivorian football.

For the main organizer, Mr. Lamine CISSE, Manager of the DIAMBRAS football training center in Koumassi, this match is only one stage of the great event that is the Koumassi International Football Tournament (TIFK) and did not hesitate to invite the whole population and sports enthusiasts to take part in it for the promotion of youth.

For information, the match ended in a victory for Diambars over the local professionals by a score of 1 goal to zero.

On Saturday July 02, 2022, the official launch ceremony for the activities of the NGO "HOPE OF SPORT FOUNDATION" chaired by M Jean Christopher Douayelet, in the presence of M Jean-Marc YACE, Mayor of the Commune of COCODY and sponsor of the ceremony.

The NGO "HOPE OF SPORTS FOUNDATION" officially launched its activities this Saturday, July 02, 2022. This ceremony which was held at the restaurant bar "L'Acoustic" of the two valley plateaus saw the participation of several personalities from the world of sport. especially amateur football. Among these personalities, we could count Mr. Hamed Traoré, President of the Association of Football Training Centers of Côte d'Ivoire, Mr. Balogoun, President of the Union of Training Centers of Yopougon and Mr. N'GATTA, Initiator of the DISCOVERY tournament in Cocody.

Speaking on behalf of the foundation, Mr. ZEBE, its secretary general, thanked the audience for their patience and renewed the foundation's commitment to amateur athletes. For the Mayor of the municipality of Cocody, Sponsor of the ceremony, Mr. Jean-Marc YACE, he insisted on the role of NGOs, in particular "HOPE OF SPORTS FOUNDATION" in the development of local and amateur sport. He also suggested to those responsible for the foundation to touch all disciplines and also to provide first aid training for the well-being of all. Finally, the President of the NGO "HOPE OF SPORTS FOUNDATION", Mr. Christopher DOUAYELET took the floor to present his foundation, the members who compose it and also the activities in which they intend to invest. He said that the creation of this NGO is motivated by the precariousness in which amateur sportsmen evolve and the lack of means at their disposal.

The ceremony ended with a major donation of equipment from the NGO "HOPE OF SPORTS FOUNDATION" to the Association of Football Training Centers of Cocody, a donation which was received by Mr. Jean Samuel NASSIROU.

This Friday, May 06, 2022 was held at the University of Cocody the opening ceremony of the COCODY FOOTBALL LEAGUE championship. For information, this championship is intended for the U23 category and will compete between the teams of honor division, D3 and training center of the commune of Cocody. It was initiated by Mr. Richmond MOH, president of the association “UN TERRAIN POUR TOUS” with the support of HOPE OF SPORTS FOUNDATION, directed by Mr. Christopher DOUAYELET.

During his speech, Mr. Mohamed-Lamine SANOGO representing Mr. MOH underlined the desire of the association "UN TERRAIN POUR TOUS" to work for the development of young people by offering them a window that allows them to exercise their talents. . For Mr. Jean-Samuel NASSIROU, president of the training centers, it was a question of inviting young people to get involved in this tournament for the chances of a successful football career. Finally the Sponsor of the Championship, the Honorable Yasmina OUEGNIN, Deputy of the Municipality of Cocody, said she was happy that the association "UN TERRAIN POUR TOUS" had chosen her and was ready to spare no effort in order to to allow young people from clubs participating in the COCODY FOOTBALL LEAGUE to take advantage of their qualities. She urged them to work to become stars just like their predecessors Didier DROGBA, Yaya TOURE, Ben Badi, etc...

Several artists, including the actor MAGNIFIK, brightened up the audience with their performance and gave a special connotation to this event. The clubs taking part in this first edition were able to benefit from food and non-food donations from the Godmother who then proceeded to the symbolic kick-off of the first meeting of the championship. This meeting pitted the LYS team from the Riviera against that of Deux-Plateaux FC which saw the victory of the LYS team by the score of 1 to 0. Note also that the tournament ambassador is not other than the beautiful Esther UHA, presenter at LIFE TV.

This Tuesday, April 30, 2022 was held the eighth (8th) of the largest mondialito of the district of Abidjan at the Inch'ALLAH field of Koumassi under the theme football agreement school First with the participation of 32 academies from the large Abidjan.

Placed under the sponsorship of Mr. Abdoulaye Diabaté Manager of Lanfiara Management Sport (LMS), this edition allowed many nuggets to be highlighted under the admiring eyes of remarkable scouts from: the ivory academy and the academy Jean-Marc Guillou (JMG). The objective sought is to allow the talents of the teams present to integrate renowned academies. The Organizing Committee has made a positive bet in terms of organization with 64 games played between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. with 32 teams divided into groups.

This edition saw the victory of L'avenir Football Club Adjame (AVFCA) beating the Sangaré Academy of Koumassi (Ask) (2-0). The Diambarlais Warriors and the Sidibe de Koumassi Academy finished 3rd and 4th respectively in the classification match.

In addition, several players have received numerous distinctions:

*Top Scorer: Sidibe Mohamed (5 goals) of Colombe FC of Koumassi.

*Best Goalkeeper: Diallo Abdoul (Ask)

*Best player: Arnaud Jean Pierre says the magic touch of (AVFCA Adjame) who so amazed the public with his playing technique.

Several guests attended this edition, including business leaders, presidents of training center groups, artists, etc.

The organizing committee said it was satisfied with the progress of this edition and sees good prospects for future editions.

This Tuesday, April 30, 2022 was held the eighth (8th) of the largest mondialito of the district of Abidjan at the Inch'ALLAH field of Koumassi under the theme football agreement school First with the participation of 32 academies from the large Abidjan.

Placed under the sponsorship of Mr. Abdoulaye Diabaté Manager of Lanfiara Management Sport (LMS), this edition allowed many nuggets to be highlighted under the admiring eyes of remarkable scouts from: the ivory academy and the academy Jean-Marc Guillou (JMG). The objective sought is to allow the talents of the teams present to integrate renowned academies. The Organizing Committee has made a positive bet in terms of organization with 64 games played between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. with 32 teams divided into groups.

This edition saw the victory of L'avenir Football Club Adjame (AVFCA) beating the Sangaré Academy of Koumassi (Ask) (2-0). The Diambarlais Warriors and the Sidibe de Koumassi Academy finished 3rd and 4th respectively in the classification match.

In addition, several players have received numerous distinctions:

*Top Scorer: Sidibe Mohamed (5 goals) of Colombe FC of Koumassi.

*Best Goalkeeper: Diallo Abdoul (Ask)

*Best player: Arnaud Jean Pierre says the magic touch of (AVFCA Adjame) who so amazed the public with his playing technique.

Several guests attended this edition, including business leaders, presidents of training center groups, artists, etc.

The organizing committee said it was satisfied with the progress of this edition and sees good prospects for future editions.

Election of the next president of the FIF (Ivorian Football Federation), a debate that raises great questions.

While a majority of Ivorians back the former Elephants captain's candidacy, others say ex-international Didier Drogba simply has no place at the helm of FIF. This is the case of the sports journalist Martial Bohourou who had launched spades at the former captain the day after the inauguration of the Abdoulaye Wade stadium in Senegal, declaring this:
"He was present in Dakar but absent in Abidjan during the inauguration of the Allassane Ouattara Olympic stadium in Ebumpé (...) Tuesday, February 22, 2022 during the inauguration of the Abdoulaye Wade stadium in Senegal, he arranged his schedule to be there. But when it comes to the inauguration of the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpé, in his country he was abroad”

And this Monday, April 11, 2022, the journalist again tackled the former captain by declaring that we must sanction Drogba for having violated the electoral code.

How far will he go in his attacks against Didier Drogba, whose candidacy for the election of the new president of the FIF he does not approve of?

Election of the next president of the FIF (Ivorian Football Federation), a debate that raises great questions.

While a majority of Ivorians back the former Elephants captain's candidacy, others say ex-international Didier Drogba simply has no place at the helm of FIF. This is the case of the sports journalist Martial Bohourou who had launched spades at the former captain the day after the inauguration of the Abdoulaye Wade stadium in Senegal, declaring this:
"He was present in Dakar but absent in Abidjan during the inauguration of the Allassane Ouattara Olympic stadium in Ebumpé (...) Tuesday, February 22, 2022 during the inauguration of the Abdoulaye Wade stadium in Senegal, he arranged his schedule to be there. But when it comes to the inauguration of the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpé, in his country he was abroad”

And this Monday, April 11, 2022, the journalist again tackled the former captain by declaring that we must sanction Drogba for having violated the electoral code.

How far will he go in his attacks against Didier Drogba, whose candidacy for the election of the new president of the FIF he does not approve of?

Election of the next president of the FIF (Ivorian Football Federation), a debate that raises great questions.

While a majority of Ivorians back the former Elephants captain's candidacy, others say ex-international Didier Drogba simply has no place at the helm of FIF. This is the case of the sports journalist Martial Bohourou who had launched spades at the former captain the day after the inauguration of the Abdoulaye Wade stadium in Senegal, declaring this:
"He was present in Dakar but absent in Abidjan during the inauguration of the Allassane Ouattara Olympic stadium in Ebumpé (...) Tuesday, February 22, 2022 during the inauguration of the Abdoulaye Wade stadium in Senegal, he arranged his schedule to be there. But when it comes to the inauguration of the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpé, in his country he was abroad”

And this Monday, April 11, 2022, the journalist again tackled the former captain by declaring that we must sanction Drogba for having violated the electoral code.

How far will he go in his attacks against Didier Drogba, whose candidacy for the election of the new president of the FIF he does not approve of?

LIGUE1CIV SCORING RANKING - DAY 9

Coulibaly Abdoul Kader (CO Korhogo): 7 goals
Konaté Karim (ASEC Mimosas): 6 goals
Harouna Ibrahim (SOL FC): 5 goals
Traore Seydou (RCA): 5 goals

The Ivorian striker is the current top scorer in #UCL and the #Eredivisie league this season 2021 - 2022.

The pachyderm counts:

- 10 goals in UCL (UEFA Champions League)

- 16 Eredivisie league goals (Netherlands)

Sebastien Haller currently totals this season, 27 games, 28 goals scored and 8 assists.

From Friday December 10 to Sunday December 12, 2021, the social cohesion tournament was held in the locality of #Doropo (Bouna department) in the north-east of Côte d'Ivoire, organized by Mr. Abdoulaye Lamine Dembélé ( Executive of the region) with for sponsor and guest of honor, Mr. Abdoulaye Traoré (Ben Badi), he opposed the teams of FC Chateau and Fanga Sport.
The meeting between these two teams ended in a victory for FC Chateau (4-1), winner of the tournament.

The party was beautiful and we were treated to an interview with Mr. Abdoulaye Traoré (Ben Badi).

The former captain of the Elephants Didier Drogba met his young brothers this morning at their hotel to give them all his support before the meeting this Wednesday, January 12, 2022 against Equatorial Guinea at 19:00 GMT, he then took part in the pre-game walk.

The Ivorian international traveled directly to Cameroon where he was doing his first training session with the group. French coach Patrice Beaumelle now has his full complement except Sylvain Gbohouo uncertain and Willy Boly forfeit.

First training session for the Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire on Cameroonian soil, with the presence of Maxwell Cornet, Nicolas Pépé, Konaté Karim and many others ...

All behind our champions

Serey Dié, Jean Evra Kouassi Crespo, Sylvain Gbohouo and Sangaré Ibrahim came out of quarantine and joined Patrice Beaumelle's group to take part in the training session on Monday January 3, 2022 in Jeddah. While awaiting the final decision of FIFA on his suspension for doping, Sylvain Gbohouo is preparing the CAN with the Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire.

Another blow for the Ivorian selection. While the friendly match against the selection of Comoros was scheduled for Monday, January 03, 2022, the Ivorian Football Federation decides that the match will not take place, for fear of a new wave of COVID-19 contamination.

Ivory Coast, which will not start until January 12 against Equatorial Guinea, still have hopes of facing Mali in a friendly before leaving for Cameroon.

CIV LEAGUE 1 RESULTS AND RANKING

Results of the 7th day

• BOUAKE FC 2 - 1 SOL FC
• STELLA CLUB 1 - 0 SOA
• FC SAN PEDRO 0 - 1 ASEC MIMOSAS
• AFAD 1 - 2 RCA
• ABENGOUROU UPS 0 - 0 USC BASSAM
• ES BAFING 0 - 1 SC GAGNOA
• LYS SASSANDRA 1 - 2 CO KORHOGO

Partial classification of the 7th day

Asec Mimosas: 21pts +10
SC Gagnoa: 18pts +9
RCA: 11pts +2
ES Bafing: 11pts +1
Bouaké FC: 11pts +1
FC San Pedro: 11pts +1
SOL FC: 10pts +4
LYS of Sassandra: 8pts -1
Stella Club d'Adjamé: 8pts -3
SOA: 8pts -5
CO Korhogo: 6pts -3
Abengourou UPS: 5pts -4
AFAD: 5pts -5
USC Bassam: 2pt -7

First training session for the Ivory Coast Elephants in the city of Jeddah with coach Patrice Beaumelle.
It should be noted that for the moment, only a handful of players are present, namely Sébastien Haller, Habib Maiga, Max Gradel, Deli Simon, Wilfried Kanon, Ira Tapé and Odilon Kossonou.