One South African Still Challenging At AFCON

AFCON: It’s beyond our control – Mali coach, Saintfiet reveals two problems in Morocco

Head coach of Mali, Tom Saintfiet has revealed his two little problems in Morocco amid the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Saintfiet noted that the only challenges he faces during the tournament in Morocco so far are the ‘temperature and rain’ as he admitted that these conditions are ‘beyond our control.’ The 52-year-old praised Morocco’s exceptional organization of the tournament, acknowledging the host country’s proven track record in mana…

One South African Still Challenging At AFCON

After Bafana Bafana were knocked out from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, there is still one South African competing at the tournament in Morocco. Former Mamelodi Sundowns conditioning coach Riedoh Berdien is still at the tournament as part of Tom Saintfiet’s coaching staff at Mali, working as Head of Strength & Conditioning. Berdien and Saintfiet have a long history of working together, previously working at Togo, Trinidad, Philippines and most…