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Ebola en RDC: un centre de traitement pris pour cible à Nyankunde
En République démocratique du Congo, de nouveaux incidents sécuritaires viennent perturber la riposte à l’épidémie. Mercredi 15 juillet, dans l’est du pays, à Nyankunde, à 45 km au sud ouest de Bunia, dans la province de l’Ituri, des tirs ont éclaté entre miliciens à proximité d’un centre de traitement Ebola, et dans un incident séparé, des hommes en colère ont caillaissé les bâtiments du centre. Les deux incidents ont provoqué la panique. Ce jeudi, les agents chargés de la riposte contre l'épidémie ont quitté la localité pour des raisons de sécurité.
Gabon : Sébastien Migné prend officiellement les commandes des Panthères
La Fédération gabonaise de football a officialisé la nomination du technicien français Sébastien Migné au poste de sélectionneur des Panthères. Âgé de 54 ans, il succède au précédent staff après son départ de la sélection haïtienne. Fort d’une solide expérience sur le continent africain, il s’apprête à relever un nouveau défi avec le Gabon. esporist.org
La Fédération gabonaise de football (FEGAFOOT) a officialisé la nomination du Français Sébastien Migné au poste de sélectionneur des Panthères. Le technicien de 54 ans prend les rênes de la sélection gabonaise après avoir quitté, d’un commun accord avec la Fédération haïtienne de football, la tête de la sélection d’Haïti au lendemain de la Coupe du monde 2026.
Avec cette nomination, Sébastien Migné dirigera sa quatrième sélection africaine en tant qu’entraîneur principal, après le Congo, le Kenya et la Guinée équatoriale. Son expérience sur le continent est encore plus riche puisqu’il a également occupé des fonctions d’entraîneur adjoint au sein des sélections de la RD Congo, du Congo, du Togo et du Cameroun.
Le technicien français n’est donc pas resté longtemps sans banc. À la tête des Grenadiers depuis mars 2024, il avait conduit Haïti à une qualification historique pour la Coupe du monde 2026, la deuxième de son histoire après celle de 1974. Lors du tournoi, les Haïtiens ont terminé à la quatrième place du groupe C après trois défaites face à l’Écosse (0-1), au Brésil (0-3) et au Maroc (2-4).
ALSENY BALDÉ
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Ireland won’t die wondering
Andy Farrell says Ireland must take the game to New Zealand if they are to end the All Blacks’ remarkable unbeaten run at Eden Park on Saturday.
Ireland head into the blockbuster Nations Championship clash on a seven-match winning streak and can climb above New Zealand into second place in the world rankings with victory.
Standing in their way is an All Blacks side unbeaten in 52 Tests at Eden Park, but Farrell insists trying to contain the hosts is not the answer.
“They’re a brilliant attacking side and that’s probably never going to change, so you have to score points,” Farrell said.
“We’re confident in our own ability to score points and we know that if we click and we put our best performance out there, that we can cause any team trouble.”
TEAM: Barrett still out in the cold
Both teams are unbeaten after two rounds of the inaugural Nations Championship.
Ireland edged Australia 33-31 before beating Japan 36-20, while Dave Rennie’s reign as All Blacks coach has begun with victories over France (34-32) and Italy (47-17).
Farrell also praised the attacking approach Rennie has brought to New Zealand.
“I respect the way that Dave’s gone about his business in regards to how outspoken he’s been in the style of rugby that he wants to play,” he said. “I think he’s quite refreshing, actually. So it’s there for all to see.
“And he’s brought a bit of steel back to them as well. So it certainly makes them very dangerous.”
TEAM: Game-breaker boosts Ireland for All Blacks clash
Ireland have recalled wing Robert Baloucoune after he recovered from a hamstring injury, while Tadhg Beirne returns to the starting pack.
Rennie expects Ireland to challenge through their well-drilled attacking structure and kicking game, but says the All Blacks have a clear plan to disrupt them.
“They’ve got a really good kicking game and they’ll apply pressure through that,” Rennie said.
“There’s a lot of detail within their attack. They’ve got a real good short passing game and they’re prepared to go multi-phase.
“Our job is to get them out of their comfort zone. We’re going to have to bar up big time at the set-piece and we’re pretty confident with the group we’ve got that we can apply pressure there.”
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Rennie has again backed young flyhalf Ruben Love ahead of veteran Beauden Barrett, while Tupou Vaa’i shifts from lock to blindside flank to add extra size to the All Blacks pack.
Although several players featured in Ireland’s historic 2022 series victory in New Zealand, Rennie believes that result will have little bearing on Saturday’s contest.
“We’re a different team and so are they,” he said. “We’ve obviously had a look at their performances over the last couple of weeks and they’ve got a good side and a lot of good combinations.
“Their guys have played a lot of footy together so they’ll be tough.”
– AFP
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Master and apprentice as Spain, Argentina coaches meet in World Cup final
Master will take on apprentice when Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lines up against his former student, Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni, in the World Cup final on Sunday.
Spain’s De La Fuente the teacher of Argentina’s Scaloni
Nine years ago, Scaloni was just another former professional player pursuing a career in coaching, studying for his pro license at the Spanish football federation’s training center in Las Rozas, on the outskirts of Madrid.
His teacher on the course? De la Fuente.
In the years since, both men have gone on to forge successful coaching careers in international football.
Scaloni, 48, took charge of Argentina in August 2018, initially on an interim basis – less than a year after taking coaching lessons in de la Fuente’s classroom.
Since then the former Deportivo La Coruna player has led Argentina into a golden age of tournament success.
He ended their 28-year wait for a major title with victory at the 2021 Copa America and then followed that up with the ultimate prize — the 2022 World Cup. Another Copa America title was added in 2024.
Over a similar period, de la Fuente has overseen a resurgence in Spanish football fortunes that has left La Roja on course for a second World Cup win, to set alongside their triumph in 2010.
Appointed in December 2022 after Spain’s insipid last-16 exit to Morocco at the last World Cup, de la Fuente, 65, has returned Spain to the top table of international football.
A thrilling victory at the 2024 European Championship was backed up by a run to the final of the UEFA Nations League last year.
Tuesday’s semi-final masterclass against France has left de la Fuente on the brink of topping those successes with a World Cup win.
Warm relationship
Both Scaloni and de la Fuente have spoken warmly of each other on their journeys to Sunday’s final showdown at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
“He was my mentor, and he taught me everything I know and now we are facing each other in a final,” Scaloni said of de la Fuente following Wednesday’s epic 2-1 semi-final defeat of England.
“I remember after Qatar when we had a conference among coaches, and I had a chat with him for quite a while. He’s done brilliant work with his team, I’m very pleased for him.”
Scaloni has strong personal and professional ties to Spain after spending the bulk of his playing career there. His wife, Elisa Montero, is Spanish, and the couple live with their two sons in Mallorca.
On Sunday, though, despite his warm relationship with de la Fuente, Scaloni has no doubt where his loyalties lie.
“Of course everyone knows I live in Spain and have Spanish family. I’m very, very sorry, but I’m going to try to beat Mr de la Fuente.
“He’s gained my absolute respect, of course, not just because of the way that he plays on the pitch and manages, but also as a person.”
‘Great respect’
De la Fuente has reciprocated, describing Scaloni as a model student.
“I have great respect for Lionel,” he said. “He has won everything with the Argentina national team. I agree with many of his ideas, I admire him professionally and personally. He is a great person.
“Lionel was a very diligent student, with a great attitude and interest. He had the touch of someone who is determined to grow. Being his teacher is an honor.
“But above all, I feel that way because I am his friend. We continue to have a great relationship and a great mutual admiration.”
Am hails Junior Boks’ X-factor
Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am believes South Africa’s next generation is in safe hands.
He’s praised the Junior Boks on yet another dominant display at the Junior World Championships in Georgia, where they’ll contest the final against France in Tbilisi on Saturday. The defending champions are hoping to become the first Junior Boks team to go back-to-back.
Am, one of the finest decision-makers the Springboks have produced, says what has stood out most is how the Junior Boks know when to back their instincts and when to stick to the game plan.
“We are very fortunate in South Africa to have a pool of talented youngsters. The energy these youngsters are bringing is incredible,” Am told News24.
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The 32-year-old, renowned for unlocking defences with his vision and creativity, believes the current crop possess that something special needed to change games without compromising the team’s structure.
“That’s the nice thing about this modern generation of players; these kids have got X-factor, and they can still play within the team structure,” he said.
“They make sure their decision-making is mature enough to ensure they can pull off both.
“When it’s time to bring in X-factor, they do it, and when it’s time to be playing with structure, they do it. It’s really beautiful to watch.”
Photo: Anton Geyser/Gallo Images
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