Ebola: la Belgique rejette la demande des États-Unis de fermer ses fr…

Les États-Unis ont demandé à plusieurs pays européens de ne plus accueillir sur leur territoire de ressortissants de RDC, du Soudan du Sud et d'Ouganda, craignant de voir l'épidémie d'Ebola se propager sur leur territoire via l'Europe à l'occasion du Mondial de football. Washington a même menacé de ne pas admettre sur son territoire les ressortissants des pays qui n'appliqueraient pas ces mesures. La Belgique a rejeté cette demande. Une position élaborée en commun avec l'Union européenne.

Après avoir bien maîtrisé son premier test de préparation face au Chili ce samedi, le Portugal, veut boucler en beauté ce soir contre le Nigéria. solvita.blog

Le Portugal convaincant face au Chili

Le Portugal s’est imposé face à la Roja sur le score de 2 buts à 1 à l’Estadio Nacional do Jamor à Lisbonne. Ce sont Guedes et Fernandez qui ont fait la différence lors du deuxième acte. Depuis sa défaite en Irlande 2-0 mi-novembre, la sélection de Roberto Martinez a montré un visage séduisant face à l’Arménie 9-1 avec un triplé du Mancunien Bruno Fernandes, puis au Mexique 0-0 et aux États-Unis 0-2 lors de deux rencontres amicales disputées fin mars et début avril.

Un secteur offensif qui tourne à plein régime

Cette sélection portugaise a tout de même marqué 39 buts en 15 rencontres, ce qui fait une moyenne de 2,6 buts par match. L’armada offensive avec Ramos, Ronaldo, Fernandes, Guedes inquiète déjà. Une machine offensive qui s’affûte avant la phase de groupes.

Le Nigeria solide malgré les absences

Le Nigeria, sans ses deux stars Osimhen et Lookman, a réussi un bon résultat à Varsovie face à la Pologne 2-2 en amical le 3 juin dernier. Avant ce nul, les Super Eagles n’avaient pas connu la défaite lors de ses 4 rencontres amicales précédentes contre l’Iran 2-1 et face à la Jordanie 2-2 à Antalya, puis devant le Zimbabwe 2-0 et face à la Jamaïque 3-0 à Londres. La 26e nation mondiale, qui en avait pris 4 à Lisbonne lors de leur dernier duel amical en novembre 2022, devra se montrer solide défensivement face à l’armada portugaise pour accrocher un résultat positif. Le secteur offensif tourne à plein régime pour la sélection d’Eric Chelle qui a inscrit 11 buts lors de ses 5 dernières sorties.

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The FIFA World Cup represents the ultimate stage in world football.

All 26 Bafana Bafana players selected by coach Hugo Broos have earned the honour of representing South Africa on the grandest stage of them all.

They now have the opportunity to transform their careers, elevate their reputations and potentially change their lives forever.

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The FIFA World Cup has launched countless careers over the decades.

A standout performance can turn local stars into global names overnight.

With that in mind, here are five Bafana Bafana players worth keeping a close eye on at this year’s tournament.

ORLANDO PIRATES DUO SET TO TAKE THE WORLD BY STORM

Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis are poised to enjoy unprecedented international exposure.

While every player at the FIFA World Cup will have the eyes of the footballing world on them, both Orlando Pirates stars are expected to play prominent roles under Broos.

Mofokeng remains South African football’s brightest young talent.

At just 21, the Orlando Pirates sensation is widely regarded as one of the players capable of carrying Bafana Bafana into a new era.

Therefore, the FIFA World Cup presents the perfect platform for him to elevate his growing reputation.

Clubs from the United Kingdom, Europe and the Middle East have already been linked with the gifted attacker.

Consequently, a strong tournament could significantly increase both interest and opportunities abroad.

Mofokeng is yet to consistently reproduce his dazzling Orlando Pirates form in national colours.

However, there is no bigger stage on which to silence those doubters than the FIFA World Cup.

If he delivers when it matters most, he could emerge as one of South Africa’s biggest football exports in recent years.

Key figure in attack

Meanwhile, Appollis is expected to be a key figure in Bafana Bafana’s attack.

Football careers can change in a single moment. One decisive goal, one match-winning performance or one unforgettable piece of skill can alter a player’s trajectory forever.

Appollis has already enjoyed a remarkable rise.

He progressed from Polokwane City to become an influential figure at Orlando Pirates, helping the Buccaneers end their 14-year wait for the Betway Premiership title.

Now, he has the chance to showcase his talent before a global audience.

Blessed with pace, creativity and directness, Appollis possesses the attributes that attract international scouts. If he performs to his full potential, overseas interest will inevitably follow.

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MAMELODI SUNDOWNS DUO TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams and midfield general Teboho Mokoena are preparing to step onto the biggest stage of their careers.

That statement carries considerable weight given their recent achievements.

Both players played pivotal roles in Mamelodi Sundowns’ CAF Champions League triumph last season, while also featuring prominently during the club’s FIFA Club World Cup campaign.

Williams will have the honour of leading South Africa onto the field as captain at the FIFA World Cup.

Responsibility often defines great players, and few carry it better than the experienced goalkeeper.

Bafana Bafana will face a demanding Group A featuring co-hosts Mexico, South Korea and the Czech Republic.

Therefore, Williams will need to replicate the form that established him among the world’s elite goalkeepers.

Should he produce another outstanding tournament, interest from clubs abroad could intensify significantly.

Similarly, Mokoena remains one of the first names on Broos’ team-sheet.

The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder combines tactical intelligence, composure and leadership with exceptional technical ability.

Consequently, he is expected to feature heavily throughout the tournament, provided he remains fit.

Every minute on the pitch presents another opportunity to impress scouts from some of the world’s biggest leagues.

MBEKEZELI MBOKAZI TO STEP UP ON NEW-FOUND ‘HOME’ SOIL

Mbekezeli Mbokazi enters the FIFA World Cup in familiar surroundings.

The former Orlando Pirates defender recently joined Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer and has adapted impressively to life in the United States.

Since making the move, Mbokazi has built a reputation as a strong, composed and dependable defender.

He will be more familiar than most with the conditions, venues and atmosphere surrounding the tournament.

That experience could prove invaluable.

The towering centre-back will be tasked with helping protect Bafana Bafana against some of the world’s most dangerous attacking talent.

To do so, he will need to combine discipline, composure and leadership throughout the tournament.

Should he rise to the occasion, the rewards could extend far beyond the World Cup itself.

A series of commanding displays would not only strengthen South Africa’s chances of success but could also attract attention from clubs in Europe and beyond, further accelerating the next chapter of his career.

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The Cape Town Marathon has been confirmed as the first Abbott World Marathon Major to be held on African soil.

Following the successful staging of its 2026 race on 24 May, the event has passed the second and final stage of its Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) assessment, becoming the eighth member of the most prestigious series in marathon running globally.

Will enter the series next year

The race joins seven of the sport’s most celebrated marathons, Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago and New York, and will formally enter the series at its next edition on 23 May 2027.

Yet while becoming the eighth Major is a singular achievement, it is the event’s standing as Africa’s first that defines this moment in history.

“It gives me huge pleasure to welcome Cape Town to the family,” said AbbottWMM CEO Dawna Stone.

“After watching the race grow in size and stature during its candidacy and also seeing the resilience and dedication of the team lead so wonderfully by Clark Gardner, Africa’s first Major has finally arrived.

“The unique culture, the welcome from the people of the city and the wonderful setting Cape Town provides will bring a whole new dimension to our series. I know runners in Africa and across the world will have a phenomenal experience at this race.”

A Collective Victory

“This achievement belongs to every person who believed in and committed to this vision,” said Clark Gardner, CEO and race director of the Cape Town Marathon.

“We could never have reached this moment alone. Our runners carried us to the numbers we needed, our sponsors and partners stood firm beside us even when the 2025 race could not go ahead, and our supporters, club captains, residents and service providers each played their part.

“The Cape Town Marathon stands as proof that when Africa comes together, we can achieve anything. This victory belongs to all of them.”

A Major for Africa

For decades, the world’s marathon Majors lay thousands of kilometres from the continent that produces so many of the sport’s finest athletes, placing the achievement beyond reach of all but a few once the cost of international travel, visas and accommodation was counted.

Africa’s first Major changes that.

From the recreational runner pursuing a lifelong ambition to the elite chasing a world-class competition and exposure, runners across the continent can now line up for a Major on home soil.

The vision has always been anchored in a striking truth: approximately 80% of the world’s top 50 elite marathon runners hail from Africa.

Yet it reaches far beyond the elite field and African excellence.

At its heart, this is about access, about every African, every South African and every Capetonian who had longed to run a Major but never had one within reach.

In honour of that purpose, the Cape Town Marathon is committed to keeping two-thirds of its race entries available to African participants.

The 2026 edition also welcomed Eliud Kipchoge, 11-time Major winner, two-time Olympic champion and widely regarded as the greatest marathon runner of all time, who chose Cape Town for his first official marathon on African soil, a sign of the stature the race now carries.

An Economic Milestone for Cape Town

The arrival of a Major also represents a substantial economic opportunity for Cape Town and the wider region, drawing international visitors, generating tourism revenue and creating opportunity across the local economy.

The event is projected to contribute in the region of R800 million in the form of local travel, accommodation and meals alone.

“For Cape Town to be the home of an Abbott World Marathon Majors race is an incredible moment for our city,” said Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.

“Achieving this milestone will contribute greatly to Cape Town’s economy, inspire future generations of runners, and leave a legacy for the sport across Africa.”

Entries Now Open

The journey to the start line of Africa’s first Major begins immediately.

The general ballot for the 2027 Cape Town Marathon is open from 10 June to 24 June 2026, with all applicants notified of the outcome on 26 June.

Entries for the accompanying Peace Run and Trail Runs will open on 3 July 2026.

Candidacy Club members have also received confirmation to select the year in which they wish to run, in recognition of their support for the marathon throughout its candidacy years.

Entries are available at www.capetownmarathon.com.

Desiree Ellis has hailed Banyana Banyana’s historic 1-0 away win over Japan — the first time a senior African women’s side has ever beaten a top-ten nation. Linda Mothlalo scored the only goal from captain Refiloe Jane’s corner on Jane’s 150th cap. The victory, which followed a 5-0 defeat in the weekend’s first leg, saw Ellis make three changes to her starting line-up. Despite Japan’s significant reshuffle (retaining only Seiki Kiko), Banyana defended resolutely, kept a clean sheet, and executed a game plan Ellis credited to her analysts and technical team. With WAFCON 2026 in Morocco looming (25 July – 16 August), where Banyana will face Ghana, Mali and Tanzania in Group C, Ellis says the result will serve as a springboard — not an end point — as they aim to become an even better version of themselves.