Tom Saintfiet

Tom Saintfiet

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Tom Saintfiet is a Belgian football manager known for his coaching roles in various national teams and clubs, including his recent position as the head coach of the Mali national team, where he has been credited with improving the team's performance in international competitions.

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Tom Saintfiet's team found themselves in a difficult group, but the fans believed in another miracle after the historic quarterfinals at Afcon 2021.

Afcon 2023: who's ready to take the final step towards the playoffs?
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2026-08-03
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Mali’s Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet said the move was 'abnormal,' adding that 'Africa must be respected.'

AFCON change seen by some as caving in to FIFA
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-26
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Tom Saintfiet described conceding a late equalizer in the match against Zambia as 'very painful.'

Salah, Foster fire Egypt and South Africa to victories
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-24
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Mali coach Tom Saintfiet described the ruling as 'catastrophic' for preparations.

All you need to know about Afcon 2025
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2025-12-15
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The Eagles, however, coached by Tom Saintfiet, frustrated the Black Stars.

Ghana 1:0 Mali: Black Stars top World Cup qualifiers Group I with 19 points
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-08
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Mali’s coach Tom Saintfiet has wasted no time stoking the fire.

2026 World Cup qualifier: We will kill ourselves to beat Mali, says Otto Addo
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-08
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Tom Saintfiet is the coach of the Mali national football team, expressing confidence in his team's ability to win against Ghana.

World Cup battle in Accra: Black Stars to shoot down Mali’s Eagles
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-08
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Top seeds Mali improved dramatically when Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet took charge.

African stars Salah, Hakimi eye World Cup berths
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-03-27
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