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Français (Afrique)CAN-2025 : déchu de son titre, le Sénégal riposte pour contester la décision de la CAF
Demande d'ouverture d'une enquête pour "soupçons de corruption", et saisine du Tribunal arbitral du sport: le Sénégal contre-attaque pour contester le retrait de son titre de champion d'Afrique au profit du Maroc. La CAF a "déclaré l'équipe nationale du Sénégal forfait lors de la finale", pourtant remportée 1-0 après prolongation, "le résultat étant homologué sur le score de 3-0" en faveur du Maroc. L'analyse de Sylvère-Henry Cissé, journaliste sportif, dans ce journal.
EXCLUSIVE | John-Laffnie de Jager reflects on breakthrough win
Ermelo-born former ATP player John-Laffnie de Jager has opened up about his early experiences on the junior Grand Slam circuit, revealing a career shaped by narrow defeats and remarkable resilience.
Speaking to The South African’s Dave Marshall, De Jager recalled reaching multiple junior finals – including two at Wimbledon Championships
Talent was evident
Long before his appearance in the Wimbledon men’s draw, John-Laffnie de Jager’s talent was already evident on the junior Grand Slam stage – particularly in doubles.
De Jager captured one junior doubles title at the US Open and reached two Wimbledon finals, one of them alongside a young Wayne Ferreira.
“Playing at Wimbledon was always amazing for me,” he says.
“The first final I made, I was 16 – my last year under 16 – and I played with Wayne.”
The final was as close as it gets. They lost in three tight sets.
Those narrow defeats became a familiar theme.
He would later lose the Wimbledon junior doubles final again in three tight sets and fell in the French Open mixed doubles final, 7-6, 7-6.
‘Crazy’
In the Australian Open final, he even served for the match before losing 7-5 in the third set.
“It’s crazy,” he reflects.
“So many finals, all decided by a few points.
“That is the nature of high-performance sport.”
His second Wimbledon junior doubles final came at age 18 – and the path there was anything but straightforward.
He was originally supposed to partner Greg Rusedski, but the partnership collapsed abruptly.
On the morning of sign-in for the Orange Bowl, Rusedski informed him that the Canadian federation had intervened, warning him he would be blacklisted if he played.
Left scrambling for a partner, the disappointment lingered.
‘So sorry’
Months later, Rusedski asked to pair up again for Wimbledon, assuring him the issue had been resolved.
It hadn’t.
“The morning of sign-in, I walk in and see him standing there,” he recalls.
“He just said, ‘I’m so sorry – they cleared it, then they called again and said it wasn’t possible.’”
As that door closed, another unexpectedly opened.
“I just heard someone say, ‘I play with you.’ I turn around – and it’s Andre Medvedev.”
John-Laffnie de Jager remembers joking with Medvedev about the potential consequences.
“I said, ‘Do you know about Siberia? They’re going to throw you there if you play with me.’”
Medvedev didn’t hesitate. “He said, ‘I don’t care. I play with you.’”
The pair went all the way to the final, where they lost to – ironically – Greg Rusedski and Karim Alami.
Redemption
Redemption came later that year at the US Open.
Partnering with Alami, he finally claimed a junior Grand Slam doubles title.
“No,” he says with a laugh, “I didn’t get revenge on Rusedski.”
What remains, decades later, is a record that reflects both consistency and resilience – multiple Grand Slam finals, elite junior success, and stories that reveal just how unpredictable the path to the top can be.
Dave Marshall caught up with John-Laffnie de Jager at the 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne, exclusively for The South African.
GANA GUEYE : « la dignité des supporters sénégalais prime sur les titres et trophées. »
La sortie d’Idrissa Gana Gueye résonne bien au-delà d’un simple match. En pleine polémique après la décision de la Confédération africaine de football donnant le Maroc vainqueur, le milieu sénégalais a remis les pendules à l’heure : la vraie victoire ne se mesure pas en trophées. Dans un message fort, Gueye a rappelé que l’essentiel […]
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Côte d’Ivoire : nouveaux visages et retours chez les Éléphants pour la trêve de mars
La sélection de la Côte d’Ivoire pour la trêve internationale de mars se distingue par plusieurs nouveautés, avec notamment les premières convocations d’Elye Wahi et de Martial Godo pour les matches amicaux face à la Corée du Sud et à l’Écosse.
Ces choix traduisent la volonté du staff technique d’élargir le vivier et d’apporter du renouveau à l’effectif après la CAN 2025. Elye Wahi, attaquant explosif, s’est illustré ces dernières semaines. Sa vitesse, sa capacité à attaquer la profondeur et son sens du but en font un profil intéressant pour dynamiser l’attaque ivoirienne.
De son côté, Martial Godo offre une alternative différente. Ailier percutant, capable de faire des différences en un contre un, il apporte créativité et imprévisibilité sur les côtés. Cette convocation représente une opportunité de l’évaluer au plus haut niveau.
Les Éléphants affronteront la Corée du Sud et l’Écosse en Angleterre, un cadre propice pour jauger ces nouveaux profils. Ces rencontres permettront également au sélectionneur d’observer leur intégration au sein du collectif.
Voici la liste complète :
GARDIENS DE BUT
1- Yahia Fofana
2- Alban Lafont
3- Mohamed Koné
DÉFENSEURS
4- Emmanuel Agbadou
5- Clément Akpa
6- Ousmane Diomandé
7- Guéla Doué
8- Ghislain Konan
9- Odilon Kossounou
10- Evan Ndicka
11- Wilfried Singo
MILIEUX DE TERRAIN
12- Seko Fofana
13- Parfait Guiagon
14- Franck Kessié
15- Inao Oulaï
16- Ibrahim Sangaré
17- Jean-Mikael Seri
ATTAQUANTS
18- Simon Adingra
19- Amad Diallo
20- Yan Diomandé
21- Martial Godo
22- Evann Guessand
23- Bazoumana Touré
24- Bénie Traoré
25- Elye Wahi
ALSENY BALDÉ
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Turning Losses into Wins: Odibets Unveils Aviatrix Second Chance
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – In the fast-evolving world of online gaming, innovation is everything—and Odibets is proving exactly that with its exclusive Aviatrix Second Chance feature.
Designed to give players more than just a single shot at victory, the game introduces a thrilling twist: when the plane crashes, the journey doesn’t have to end.
Aviatrix Second Chance is a unique mechanic available only on Odibets, allowing players to fly again after a crash—turning what would have been a loss into another opportunity to win. This feature not only heightens the excitement but also significantly improves player engagement, offering a rare blend of suspense and redemption.
Speaking on the innovation, Odibets Lead Bookmaker Mike Kihonge highlighted the uniqueness of the offering:
“Aviatrix Second Chance is truly one of a kind. It’s a feature you won’t find anywhere else except on Odibets. We wanted to create something exciting that gives players more control and more opportunities to win. It changes the entire gaming experience.”
The concept is simple yet powerful. Traditional crash games often end abruptly, leaving players with little room for recovery. Aviatrix flips that narrative by introducing a second chance—keeping players in the game longer and increasing their chances of walking away with winnings.
This innovation reflects Odibets’ continued commitment to delivering cutting-edge gaming experiences tailored to modern players. By combining entertainment with strategic opportunities, Aviatrix Second Chance is quickly becoming a favorite among users looking for both thrill and value.
As competition in the betting industry intensifies, features like this set Odibets apart—offering not just games, but experiences that resonate with players.
For those looking to turn losses into comebacks, Aviatrix Second Chance might just be the game-changer they’ve been waiting for.
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