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Former All Black: We didn’t need a fourth Test
Jeff Wilson suggests the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour is primed to be a blockbuster, but not if the four-Test series ends without a decisive winner.
The All Blacks legend argues the addition of a fourth Test in the US risks taking the shine off what he feels should have been a classic three-match series. hilogame.news
“For me, this is one week too long. We didn’t need the fourth Test,” Wilson said on Sky Sport NZ’s The Breakdown.
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“I just feel as though this is for a different reason. The three-Test series in South Africa would have been perfect from my point of view. Absolutely perfect. You are guaranteed to get a result.
“I’d be surprised if there was a draw amongst those games, but I think it’s pretty important that you can find an ending to the story.”
The tour kicks off on Friday night at Cape Town Stadium between the All Blacks and Stormers, before the Kiwis also tackle the Sharks, Vodacom Bulls and Lions ahead of the Tests against the Springboks at Ellis Park, Cape Town Stadium and FNB Stadium.
The series concludes with the fourth clash in Baltimore on 12 September.
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While Wilson questioned the final fixture, he welcomed the revival of the old-style touring schedule.
“The touring aspect for me… we’ve seen what the [British & Irish] Lions bring when they go on tour; they are special games,” the ex-outside back said.
“One of my proudest moments as a rugby player was when we won the ‘Springbok head’ when I was playing for Otago when South Africa toured here in 1994.
“For a player who didn’t get to play international rugby, that’s one of the highlights of their career.”
Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images
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Ebola en RDC: la propagation du virus aurait débuté dès le mois de janvier, selon une étude
En République démocratique du Congo, l’épidémie d’Ebola sévit toujours dans l’Est du pays. L’épicentre reste la province de l’Ituri, même si 4 autres provinces ont aussi été touchées par la maladie. Dès la déclaration de l’épidémie le 15 mai 2026, les autorités avaient évoqué un retard sur la détection de la maladie. Et un rapport d’une mission d’enquête scientifique révélé par la revue Science évoque l’hypothèse de premiers cas dès le mois de janvier.
Algérie – Kenya (2 – 0), les Vertes aux quarts allégrement !
La sélection nationale s’est qualifiée pour les quarts de finale de la Coupe d’Afrique des nations (CAN) – Maroc 2026 suite à son succès face au Kenya (2 – 0) lors de la 3e et dernière journée du groupe A.
Les Vertes ont assuré, pour la seconde fois consécutive, leur qualification pour les quarts de finale de la Coupe d’Afrique des nations (CAN) – Maroc 2026, confirmant leurs progrès significatifs depuis la dernière édition où elles avaient atteint ce tour, avant d’être éliminées par le Ghana aux tirs au but (0 – 0, 2 à 4).
S’il y a une année, les protégées de Farid Benstiti se sont contentées d’un seul succès et un seul but pour se qualifier, cette fois elles ont réussi à gagner deux matchs et marquer quatre buts, deux face au Sénégal, lors du premier match, et deux autres lundi soir au stade Olympique de Rabat contre le Kenya.
Les algériennes n’ont d’ailleurs pas attendu trop longtemps pour trouver le chemin des filets, grâce à leur capitaine Marine Dafeur qui avait repris le brassard à la revenante Sofia Guellati qui, malheureusement, a rechuté après à peine six minutes de jeu pour être remplacée par Melline Jeanne D’Oria
C’est sur un coup-franc magistral que Dafeur a secoué les filets de la gardienne Lilian Onyango Awuor (14e) avant que l’attaquante Lynda Bendris ne subtilise la balle à la défenseure Elizabeth Ochaka pour lober la gardienne (23e).
Cette entame de match des Vertes a poussé la sélectionneuse kenyane Beldine Odemba à changer la gardienne en intégrant Annedy Kyundu et Fasila Adhiambo au milieu à la place de Mercy Airo. Un changement qui a permis au Kenya de retrouver son équilibre et quelques sensations offensives, telles que cette frappe mal appuyée de Terry Engesha qui trouva N’Gazi Chloé bien placée (31e) ou bien ce tir de Mwanalima Jereko Dogo qui frôla le montant (33e).
Après la pause, les Harambee Starlets ont connu deux autres changements pour booster l’attaque, mais la défense algérienne est restée intraitable devant les quelques tentatives adverses, avec une N’Gazi toujours alerte sur les longues balles.
A la (63e), Valerie Nekesa s’est retrouvée pratiquement seule face à la portière algérienne, mais le retour de Roselene Khezami a éloigné le danger.
L’Algérie a tenu bon défensivement sans trop s’exposer devant, assurant une qualification méritée à la deuxième place du classement, derrière le Maroc tenu en échec au stade Moulay El-Hassan de Rabat par le Sénégal (0 – 0).
Un match dominé outrageusement par les Lionnes de l’Atlas qui ont raté plusieurs occasions, dont un penalty tiré à deux reprises par Yasmine Mrabet (66e et 68e), suite à une faute sur Rkia Mazraoui.
Cette dernière a tenté une frappe (74e) ainsi que Meriem Atiq (71e) et surtout Sanaâ Mssoudy d’une tête plongeante dans le temps additionnel (90e+10e) n’ont pas parvenu à secouer les filets sénégalais. Malgré cela, le Maroc termine 1e du groupe A et se qualifie en compagnie de l’Algérie qui attendra demain pour connaitre son adversaire, fort probablement la Côte d’Ivoire, leader du groupe B.
Voici l’équipe alignée d’entrée par Farid Benstiti :
Algérie : 16. Chloé Yamina N’Gazi Boumrar – 3. Sofia Guellati (cap) – 17. Ines Belloumou – 4. Roselene Khezami Khenouf – 22. Lana Lili Smits Ouraghi – 19. Morgane Ikène – 20. Amira Ould Braham – 14. Ines Boutaleb – 21. Marine Alfreda Dafeur (cap) – 6. Melissa Bethi – 13. Lynda Bendris.
Classement du groupe A :
| Class. | Equipes | Pts | J | G | N | P | BP | BC | Diff. |
| 1 | Maroc | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 |
| 2 | Algérie | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| 3 | Sénégal | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| 4 | Kenya | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -7 |
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WAFCON 2026: Morocco finish top of Group A after stalemate with Senegal – march to quarters
Hosts Morocco finished top of Group A at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) after being held to a goalless draw by Senegal in a tough match in Rabat on Monday night.
The Atlas Lionesses had the chance to claim a third straight victory in the group, but Senegal goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye produced the decisive moments of the match by saving two penalties in the second half.
Yasmin Mrabet saw her first penalty saved in the 69th minute, and after the kick was ordered to be retaken, Ndiaye denied her again to keep the match level.
The draw took Morocco to seven points, enough to finish ahead of Algeria, who beat Kenya 2-0 in the group’s other match to secure second place and qualification for the quarter-finals.
Senegal ended third with four points, while Kenya finished bottom without a point.
For Morocco, it was not the perfect finish they wanted in front of their home supporters, but Jorge Vilda’s side remain unbeaten and have still not conceded a goal in the tournament.
Morocco control but cannot score
Morocco had already qualified before kick-off, but the match still carried importance.
The hosts wanted to complete the group stage with a perfect record after earlier wins over Kenya and Algeria, while Senegal needed a strong result to keep their own qualification hopes alive.
Morocco started with Ghizlane Chebbak back in the starting line-up and looked to impose themselves through possession and movement in midfield.
The Atlas Lionesses had more of the ball and created openings, with Chebbak, Sakina Ouzraoui and Elodie Nakkach all involved in Morocco’s attacking play.
But Senegal defended with discipline and denied the hosts clear space in the final third.
The first half ended 0-0, with Morocco frustrated by a compact Senegalese side determined to stay in the contest.
Ndiaye delivers penalty drama
The key moment arrived midway through the second half.
Morocco were awarded a penalty in the 69th minute, giving them the chance to break Senegal’s resistance.
Mrabet stepped up, but Ndiaye guessed correctly and saved.
The drama continued when the penalty was ordered to be retaken.
Mrabet took responsibility again, but Ndiaye produced another save, completing a remarkable double stop and giving Senegal a huge lift.
It was the defining passage of the match and one that ensured Senegal remained alive until the final whistle.
Morocco continued to push after the missed penalties, but Senegal’s defence stayed organised and Ndiaye’s confidence grew.
Vilda turns to bench
Vilda made several changes as Morocco searched for a late winner.
Fatima Tagnaout and Najat Badri were introduced in the 72nd minute to add freshness and creativity, while Soukaina Ouzraoui later made way for Saoudi in stoppage time.
Senegal also made changes, with Mame Moussa Cissé’s side trying to protect the point and find moments on the break.
The Lionesses of Teranga had chances to threaten, but they could not seriously trouble Morocco’s defence often enough.
The closing stages were tense, with both teams collecting bookings as the match became increasingly physical.
But neither side could find a breakthrough.
Hosts move on as group winners
The draw means Morocco complete the group stage with two wins, one draw, five goals scored and none conceded.
That defensive record will encourage Vilda as the tournament moves into the knockout phase.
The hosts will now face the runner-up from Group B in the quarter-finals, with the group still involving Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Tanzania and South Africa.
For Morocco, the result was a reminder that knockout football will demand sharper finishing and greater composure in decisive moments.
But the bigger picture remains positive.
They have topped their group, stayed unbeaten and kept three clean sheets.
Algeria also advanced after their win over Kenya, making it a successful group finish for North African football.
Senegal leave the group stage with pride after holding the hosts and showing strong defensive organisation.
But the night belonged to Morocco’s qualification as group winners — and to Ndiaye’s unforgettable double penalty save.
SOURCE: CAF ONLINE
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Aux Rencontres photographiques d'Arles, Paul Kodjo, l'inventeur du photoroman ivoirien
À Arles, dans le sud de la France, les Rencontres photographiques consacrent cette année une exposition, la première en France, à Paul Kodjo, photographe ivoirien mort en 2021. « Paul Kodjo : Photoromance » permet de (re)découvrir l’œuvre plurielle du photographe, dont les images racontent l’ébullition culturelle de la Côte d'Ivoire des années 1970. Amandine Nana, la commissaire de l'exposition, est au micro.