French national football team

Patrick Vieira's early days in charge of the Senegal national football team have proved harder than expected, with a match against Ethiopia highlighting the side's shortcomings. The French coach said the team had identified its weaknesses and would address them through work on the training ground, as supporters and French sports media follow his first results at the helm.

Egypt's national football team is preparing to take on South Sudan, with supporters and commentators backing the squad ahead of the match. The fixture is drawing attention among French-speaking audiences, where it is also trending. Fans expect Egypt to be favourites, though South Sudan will look to cause an upset in what is being framed as an important game for both sides.