La surprenante volte-face de Florent Ibenge, nommé sélectionneur des Aigles du Mali
He had, however, applied to manage the Eagles of Mali. Florent Ibenge, the 64-year-old Congolese coach recently chosen by the Malian Football Federation (Fémafoot) to lead the country's flagship team, unexpectedly refused the position.
"Family reasons"
"The Malian Football Federation (Fémafoot) informs the national and sporting public that, in accordance with the conclusions of the recruitment process launched for the position of national coach of the Eagles of Mali, between April 28 and May 26, 2026, the Executive Committee had chosen Mr. Jean-Florent Ibenge Ikwange.
Following the various evaluation stages and discussions undertaken with the person concerned, advanced discussions had been conducted on the conditions of his collaboration with Femafoot.
However, on the evening of Monday, June 1 , 2026, Mr. Jean-Florent Ibenge informed the Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) that, for family reasons, he would unfortunately be unable to join the Malian national team,” according to a Femafoot press release. In short, the Congolese player is declining the position for which he himself applied due to family reasons.
The insurance policies of the Fémafoot
Malian football officials say they have taken note of this withdrawal and promise "all supporters and stakeholders of Malian football that efforts are continuing in order to quickly provide the Eagles of Mali with a coach who meets the ambitions and objectives assigned to the national team."
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