Before the big celebration that must be the CAN 2025 final in Morocco, it is the mourning which strikes the followers of the competition. This Wednesday, January 14, the lifeless body of Mohamed Soumaré, consultant for Malian television, was found in his hotel room.
Born in Algeria, Mohamed Soumaré was known and respected among followers of African football. An important figure in Malian football, alongside his media activities he occupied important positions at Stade Malien in Bamako, one of the most successful clubs in the country, and within the Malian Professional Football League.
His disappearance caused great emotion among the journalists who, like him, came to cover the competition in Morocco.
Morocco coach Walid Regragui also paid tribute to him this Thursday at a press conference. “My condolences to his family and to the family of journalists, too,” he said. We are happy because a football match was won, but health is the most important thing. We think of his loved ones and his family. »
“Malicious people are exploiting his death”
On social networks, beyond the unanimous tributes, the announcement of his death quickly gave rise to theories claiming that Soumaré was “assassinated” because of his comments on the subject of arbitration and corruption in the competition. Theories that no concrete and factual element allows to support to date.
“Malicious people are exploiting the death of Mohamed Soumaré and tarnishing his memory,” comments journalist specializing in African football Mansour Loum on He was even consulted by Dr Bagna Baby, currently in charge of sports medicine in Mali, who was present on site. »
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