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Français (Afrique)LDC UEFA – Liverpool : Mohamed Salah de la galère à l’euphorie contre Galatasaray
Liverpool recevait Galatasaray pour le match retour des huitièmes de finale ce mercredi à Anfield. L’égyptien Mohamed Salah a doublement brillé dans la partie avec un but et une passe décisive, tout ça après avoir manqué un penalty en première période. Mohamed Salah a porté Liverpool ce soir face à Galatasaray à domicile. L’attaquant égyptien était au four et au moulin pour permettre à son club de faire plier les turcs. Il a largement contribué à la qualification de Liverpool pour les quarts de finale de la Ligue des Champions. Après avoir raté un penalty (45+4′) pour mettre les Reds à l’abri en première période, Salah a été passeur décisif sur le but d’Hugo Eketike à la 51e. Titulaire sur le côté droit de l’attaque des Reds, Salah va s’illustrer sur une action collective lancée par Florian Wirtz. Il s’offre une réalisation personnelle dans le match à la 62e. L’ailer égyptien enroule parfaitement son tir au poteau gauche et ne laisse aucune chance au portier turc de s’interposer. Muet au match aller, Mo Salah a su rebondir devant son public en endossant ses responsabilités de meneur de l’attaque des Reds. L’égyptien a été remplacé à la 74e par Cody Gakpo et ovationné par les supporters.
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Féguifoot : le silence coupable et inquiétant de la Commission d’éthique
CONAKRY- Il y a des silences qui apaisent. Et d’autres qui aggravent les crises. À la Fédération Guinéenne de Football, le mutisme prolongé de la Commission d’éthique appartient clairement à la seconde catégorie. Depuis plusieurs semaines, les réunions s’enchaînent, les regards se croisent, les débats se murmurent, la pression monte… mais aucune décision claire ne filtre.
Pendant ce temps, la crise s’enracine, la suspicion grandit et la crédibilité de la comission d’éthique de la Féguifoot s’effrite dangereusement. Cette Commission d’éthique, censée être le dernier rempart contre les dérives, semble aujourd’hui prisonnière d’un immobilisme inquiétant. Pourtant, les faits sont connus, les accusations contre le président Sory Doumbouya semblent avérées, et l’urgence évidente.
Alors pourquoi ce retard ? Pourquoi ce flou entretenu ?
À défaut de trancher, la Commission donne l’impression de subir. Et dans une crise où l’autorité morale devrait primer, cette posture fragilise davantage une Féguifoot déjà minée par les divisions internes au sein du comex. Sans oublier aussi la responsabilité dormante du comité exécutif. Car il ne s’agit plus seulement d’un conflit entre dirigeants. C’est une crise de confiance. Une crise de gouvernance. Une crise d’image pour tout le football guinéen. Le peuple du football – joueurs, encadreurs, supporters – attend des réponses.
Pas des calculs. Pas des stratégies d’évitement. Mais des décisions courageuses, justes et transparentes. Chaque jour de silence est un message. Et aujourd’hui, ce message est mal interprété : celui d’une comission éthique hésitante, voire complaisante, dirigée par le magistrat Mohamed Diawara, qui semble renoncer à son serment.
Il est encore temps pour la Commission d’éthique de reprendre la main. De rappeler que le football guinéen mérite mieux que des luttes d’influence et des jeux d’ombre.
Car en matière d’éthique, l’attente prolongée n’est jamais neutre. Elle devient, tôt ou tard, une forme de renoncement.
Clinical Psychologist Akhona Ketwa on Healing through Endurance Sport
Akhona Ketwa turned to endurance sports as a means of healing after a personal tragedy. She began running to cope with her brother’s death, finding it helped her process grief and ultimately became a central part of her life. As a clinical psychologist, she recognises the positive impact sports can have on mental health.
Since then, Ketwa has made significant progress, completing her first Ironman 70.3 in 2025. This achievement is especially notable given that she only learned to ride a bike in 2022, suffering four ankle fractures and undergoing two surgeries before completing the race.
She has also participated in the Double Century, a demanding 202 km cycling race in Cape Town, as well as the Deadly Dozen Challenge, which pushed her to explore hybrid athletic training and to continue to challenge her limits.
As her journey in endurance sports continued, Ketwa shared that her ultimate goal is to complete a full Ironman distance. She chatted to gsport about her achievements, balancing work and mom life, and how she hopes to inspire people around her to believe in themselves.
How did your endurance race journey begin?
Endurance sport is not a career for me; it is something I engage in for my well-being. I am a clinical psychologist by profession, and my career is within the health space.
“My journey into endurance sport began in 2019 when I started running to cope with the loss of my brother, who died by suicide. Running became a way for me to process grief and reconnect with myself.”
Clinical psychologist and Endurance Athlete, Akhona Ketwa
Over time, I added aerobics and strength training, and staying active became an important part of maintaining both my physical and mental health.
What is it about endurance racing that you enjoy?
What I enjoy most about endurance racing is the personal challenge. Endurance sport pushes you mentally and physically, and it teaches resilience, discipline, and patience. It is also a space where you learn a lot about yourself because you spend long periods navigating discomfort and finding ways to keep going.
What made you want to start triathlons?
I was first introduced to triathlon when I attended a race as a supporter. Watching athletes swim, cycle, and run in one race fascinated me. At the time, I could not afford a bike, so I admired the sport from a distance. In 2022, my coach, Nandipha Mafongosi, who has completed numerous Ironman Triathlon races, lent me her first bike so that I could learn how to ride. That opportunity opened the door for me to eventually pursue triathlon myself.
How do you balance being a psychologist, triathlete, and a mom?
Balance requires intention and discipline. My work as a clinical psychologist constantly reminds me of the importance of mental well-being, and training is one of the ways I care for myself so I can show up fully for my patients and my family.
I have also introduced my child to an active lifestyle; she’s completed some running races with me, Ironkids, participates in school swimming, and enjoys aerobics, especially step classes. I planted this seed not only to strengthen our bond but also to expose her to new experiences. In fact, it was through exposure that I discovered my own passion for triathlon, which is why I wanted her to experience it early. Being a mom, professional, and athlete takes planning and discipline, but prioritising wellbeing allows me to show up fully in every role I hold.
What are some of your biggest achievements as an athlete?
One of my proudest achievements is completing my first Ironman 70.3 in 2025. This was particularly meaningful because three months after learning how to ride a bike in 2022, I fractured my ankle four times and had to undergo two surgeries. I now live with 14 screws in my ankle. Being able to return from that setback and complete a 70.3 race reminded me of the power of resilience.
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I have also completed long-distance cycling races, including the Double Century, a demanding 202 km cycling race in Cape Town, which required both physical endurance and mental discipline. In addition, I have taken part in endurance challenges such as the Deadly Dozen Challenge, which pushed me to explore hybrid athletic training and continue challenging my limits.
How has your background in psychology helped you as an athlete?
My background in psychology has helped me understand the strong relationship between thoughts, emotions, and performance in endurance sport. Long races can be mentally demanding, particularly when fatigue, discomfort, and self-doubt arise. During these moments, I intentionally use psychological strategies such as positive self-talk and affirmations to regulate my thoughts and maintain focus.
“I remind myself of my ‘Why’, the deeper purpose behind why I started this journey, which helps ground me during difficult moments. I also practice self-validation, acknowledging that what I am experiencing is challenging while reminding myself that I have trained for it and that discomfort is part of endurance sport”
Self-awareness also plays an important role. Being aware of my internal experiences helps me better cope with the pressure associated with racing and with race outcomes. As athletes, we often go into races hoping to achieve personal bests, but sometimes unexpected circumstances arise, and the race does not unfold according to plan.
Psychology has taught me the importance of how we interpret and make meaning of those moments.
“Overall, I intentionally use sport as an extension of psychological well-being practices, applying principles such as emotional regulation, resilience, and self-reflection.”
Viewing setbacks or perceived failures as opportunities for learning and growth helps me maintain resilience and perspective. I also use strategies such as cognitive reframing and breaking races into smaller, manageable goals to stay present and avoid feeling overwhelmed.
How important is the mental side of sport?
The mental side of sport is extremely important. Physical preparation alone is not enough. Athletes also need mental resilience, emotional awareness, and the ability to manage pressure and setbacks. The growing recognition of mental health in sport is encouraging because it acknowledges that performance and well-being are closely connected.
What motivates you?
What motivates me is growth and the opportunity to challenge myself. My journey into endurance sport started from a place of healing, and every race reminds me of how far I have come. I am also motivated by the possibility of inspiring others to prioritise both their physical and mental well-being.
How important is it to you to be the much-needed representation in triathlons?
Representation is very important to me. When people see someone who looks like them participating in an endurance sport, it can make the sport feel more accessible. I hope that my journey encourages more women, particularly African women, to see themselves in endurance sport and believe that they belong there.
What are you hoping to achieve as a triathlete?
My ultimate goal is to complete a full Ironman distance, but I’ve learned to approach this with patience and self-awareness. In January 2026, I completed my first marathon post-surgery. While I felt emotionally ready, the pain reminded me that my current ankle anatomy doesn’t yet allow me to perform at that level. Accepting this limitation has been difficult, and it’s something I continue to explore and discuss in therapy.
Despite these challenges, I remain grateful for what I can achieve right now. I plan to do more 70.3 Ironman races, travel abroad through races, and use the content creation space to attract brands, raise race awareness, and inspire my ‘Besties’, my social media family, to believe in themselves more.
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I intend to continue sharing all sides of training: the messy moments, the self-doubt, the falls, and the slow paces. For me, it’s never about competing; it’s about completing the races before the cut-off.
For me, the journey is about continuous growth, self-discovery, and embracing both progress and limitations along the way.
What is your message to young girls who are looking to become endurance athletes?
My message is simple: start where you are and believe in your potential. You do not need to have everything figured out at the beginning. Consistency, courage, and patience will take you far. Most importantly, enjoy the journey and allow sport to be a space where you grow both mentally and physically.
gsport turns 20 this year. What do you think of the impact they have made on women’s sport in two decades?
For two decades, gsport has played an important role in celebrating and amplifying women’s achievements in sport. Platforms like this create visibility and recognition for female athletes and inspire the next generation of girls to participate in sport. Their work has contributed significantly to elevating women’s sport and highlighting the importance of representation.
Main Photo Caption: Akhona Ketwa turned to endurance sports as a means of healing after a personal tragedy. She began running to cope with her brother’s death, finding it helped her process grief and ultimately became a central part of her life. Photo: Supplied
Photo 2 Caption: As a clinical psychologist, Ketwa recognises the positive impact sports can have on mental health.
Photo 3 Caption: Ketwa says that her ultimate goal is to complete a full Ironman distance, but that she’s learned to apply patience and self-awareness.
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Foot: entorse à la cheville pour le Parisien Bradley Barcola
L'ailier du PSG Bradley Barcola, buteur contre Chelsea mardi 17 mars (3-0), a été « victime d'une entorse ligamentaire sévère de la cheville droite » et « sera indisponible ces prochaines semaines », a annoncé le club ce mercredi. En pleine forme ces derniers temps avec un but aussi au match aller, Barcola était sorti en deuxième mi-temps mardi, grimaçant. Son indisponibilité est un coup dur pour le PSG à quelques semaines de son quart de finale de Ligue des champions. Le PSG devra donc faire sans Barcola contre Nice, samedi (21h00) pour la 27e journée de Ligue 1.
CAN 2025 : déchu de son titre, le Sénégal riposte pour contester la décision de la CAF
Au lendemain du retrait de son titre de champion d'Afrique au profit du Maroc, le Sénégal a contre-attaqué mercredi : le gouvernement a réclamé l'ouverture d'une enquête internationale "pour soupçons de corruption au sein des instances dirigeantes de la CAF", la Fédération sénégalaise de football a envoyé à la CAF une mise en demeure de "suspendre l'exécution de cette décision" et menace de saisir en urgence le Tribunal arbitral du sport.