Mr. Abderrahmane Ethmane was well received at the Electoral Assembly (AGE) of the National Olympic and Sports Council of Mauritania (CNOSM) held on Saturday, November 11, at the Nouak Chautau Hotel. The outgoing chairman was the only candidate in the race, receiving 44 out of 44 votes. The Mauritanian Olympian president has received largely positive reviews and will therefore preside over the fate of CNOSM for the next four years. Abdelrahmane once again thanked the delegates for the trust placed in him and promised to continue the momentum: “My team and I will continue to work together for the benefit of Mauritanian sport.” Hosted by Mr. Youssouf Fall, President of FBRIM At the AGM, he congratulated the re-elected Chairman and his Steering Committee and wished them well in their term of office. Prior to the AGM, the General Assembly (AGO) approved the CNOSM Charter, the Audit Report for the 2022 financial year, the Authorized Balance Sheet and Financial Report for 2019-2023.
Abderrahmane Ethmane said in his final speech: “My team and I work with the entire national sports family to ensure that CNOSM fully fulfills the mission entrusted to it: to become a community dedicated to development, Organization for the promotion and protection of sports. Olympic Movement in Mauritania. […] Now is the time to take responsibility for our actions and present them transparently. […] Our performance over the past four years has not been bad. Quite the contrary: the task was huge, with many actions taken in the field of good governance and modernization of administration, a procedural manual and strategic development plan were drawn up, the charter and internal regulations were revised. CNOSM, establishment of organizational chart, purchase of accounting software, repair and equipment of CNOSM premises, etc. It also provides financial support, equipment and venues to national federations to enable them to organize national competitions, participate in external events and cover the costs of donations to international federations. […] However, despite our continued engagement, there is still something to be done. “
He thanked his collaborators, members of the Permanent Office, Steering Committee members and CNOSM staff for being able to create with him this atmosphere of good understanding, trust and mutual respect. “We are therefore able to assume our responsibilities and solve problems with only one thought in mind: working for the benefit of CNOSM members and the national sports family.” He would also like to extend his warmest words to Olympic Solidarity and ANOCA for their undying support Thanks, “without them we would not be able to carry out our activities” and expressed “continuous support” to the ministry responsible for sports.
He concluded: “Despite limited resources and a difficult environment – the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 forced CNOSM to postpone some activities – we have successfully implemented many actions. Most of the commitments we made to you in 2019 have been fulfilled Made it happen! We even added other unforeseen content. […] Tomorrow, we will continue to act with the same energy and determination! ”.
After the vote at the AGM, Mr. Abderrahmane Ethmane spoke into RimSport’s microphone and expressed his satisfaction: “I am very satisfied. I thank the members of AGE for the confidence they have placed in my humble person and our roster. This gesture is a tribute to the work carried out during the past term of office” A recognition. Insha Allahou, we will continue with the same momentum. This trust gives us more responsibility to defend and work to improve the practice and development of sports in Mauritania.” Finally, please note that two new figures – from Meïmouna mint Mohamed from the rowing federation and Moulay Brahim Hemam from the chess federation – are about to move into the new offices.
Roadmap for new tasks
After being re-elected, Mr. Abderrahmane Ethmane presented his roadmap: “In the new term, we will pay special attention to executives, young athletes, coaches and referees of training and with the Olympic Solidarity Organization (SO) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). We will support the reorganization of federations to make them more operational as part of the good governance necessary for sport management. We will work with regulation Departments work together to continue to work tirelessly to support and defend the sports family, especially with the construction of the stadium and the CNOSM headquarters.”
Thiam Mamadou
Official carrier of Air Mauritania Mourabitounes
“Mauritania Airways becomes the official carrier of the Mauritanian national team,” FFRIM announced on Saturday, November 11.
World Knockout 2026:
List of 24 Mourabitounes revealed
On the evening of Thursday, November 9, the national team head coach Amir Abdo announced the list of 24 players to participate in the two qualifiers of the 2026 World Cup (African Zone). Aboubakari Koita was selected for the national team for the first time. The Saint-Tron striker will be called up for the first time after scoring eight goals in 12 games in the Belgian Ligue 1. His arrival wouldn’t be much without regular scorer Aboubakar Kamara (photo), his second consecutive scorer after October. The Al Jazeera (United Arab Emirates) center forward has been paying the price with injuries and short minutes of playing time (just ten minutes) since the end of September. Centre-back Bakari Ndiaye returns after a three-year absence. The Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya (Iraq) member has made amends and swallowed his pride after prematurely announcing his retirement from the national team.
Mourabbitunes will travel to Kinshasa to face the Democratic Republic of Congo on November 15 and Dakar to face South Sudan on November 21. These two games are part of the first and second days of the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. It should be reminded that Mauritania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan are in Group B with the favorites Senegal, Sudan and Togo.
As a firefighter:
Alfaba resumes service
Since leaving Inter Milan in 2021, Alfaba has been freed and is now back in action.Young technicians take over control of AS firefighters[p1] After Hussein Massoud and his staff were expelled due to “insufficient results”. The former coach of the National Academy and ACS Ksar, who was on the bench for the Firefighters for the first time, was satisfied with a draw (1-1) against FC Inter, which ironically ended in In a matchup between unranked players.
Super D1:
KFC with Tweezers, El Hassen Demba Foursome
On the seventh day of Super-D1, there was no winner in the showdown between AS Pompiers and FC Inter de Nouakchott (1-1). Defender El Houssein M’bareck (60′) responded to Saydou Ndiaye’s opener (5′) for the Firemen. It was a breath of fresh air for Inter Milan, who conceded second-last place to ASAC Concorde. Due to goal difference, the Firefighters remain at the bottom of the table with 5 points (-5).
At the end of a great game, National Guard defeated Entu (4-2) with El Hassen Demba’s quadruplet and, most importantly, their expulsion. The Defenders took the lead with El Hassen Demba’s brace (18′ and 25′ from the penalty spot) before Hamza Vilbarka reduced the deficit (35′ ‘). Returning from the Orange break, El Hassan Demba continued his performance, scoring a third goal, then a fourth… and then being sent off! For Kiffa, Hamza Vilbarka further reduced the deficit, an achievement equal to a double (63’). With this victory, the team of Commander Ahmed Ould Elaiya returns to the podium with 11 points (+1).
Kaedi FC defeated ASC SNIM with a pincer at the end of extra time thanks to their prodigy scorer. Heading to the economic capital, Kaedi Football Club thus secured its second victory away from the base. Abdoulaye Diallo “Courtaud”‘s side achieved this result at the end of stoppage time thanks to a goal from Cheikhna Séméga. The second away win puts the Cadians temporarily in fourth place with 10 points (-2).
Super D1:
Nouadhibou Football Club, new manager
At the end of match 7, AS Douanes gave up their place to FC Nouadhibou after being drawn in front of Chemal FCth daytime. At the end of a close and hard-fought game, Duanil’s defense was solid, especially in the second half after Abdullah Rashid was sent off, to hold off coach Moussa Gassoum’s side. Take advantage of numbers. In the end, the two teams ended in a goalless draw (0-0). Ahmed El-Kory’s team “Popo” remained unbeaten in four games but lost first place to Nouadhibou, who defeated Kings last Friday.
After two consecutive setbacks, Gendarmerie Nacional returned to success with a 1-0 victory over Tefra Zena Football Club. Mohamed Mahmoud’s early goal (5′) gave his side their third win of the season. ASC GENDRIM currently ranks fourth with 11 points (-1).
Super D1:
Four pyrotechnics players topped the scorer list with four results
After seven games, the top scorer can be described as Mano Mano. Ousmane Faye (Nouadhibou), Sidi Buna Amar (Nouadhibou), Sheikhna Semega (Kaedi) and El Hassan Demba (AS Garde) Four goals each. They were followed by six players with three goals: Saleck Mohamed Mkaïligué (FC TVZ), Sidi Abdoullah Touda (Kings of Nouakchott), Abderrahmane Ndiaye (AS Douanes), Ely Cheikh Voulany (ASAS Douanes), Abderrahmane Galaye (Chemal FC) and Hamza Vilbarka (ASC Entou).
Super D2:
Expected to start on December 21st
The FFRIM competition department has set the start of Super D2 (2023-2024 season) as December 21st. The general manager informed them in a letter to the club president that the player registration process will begin on November 30. At the same time, the competition department requires club managers to meet administrative requirements, in particular the commitment form attached to the specification. The above-mentioned leaders will be invited to attend the working meeting, during which lots will be drawn. The meeting will be held on December 4 at 5:30 pm at FFRIM headquarters.
National group competition starts
The national competition in the minor category “Nouakchott District” starts on Friday on the lawn attached to the Cheikha Boïdiya Stadium. The National Youth Championship – in the National Technical Director Under-15, Under-17 and Under-20 categories – opened in the presence of the National Technical Director, Mr. Luis Fuertès, and the Head of the National Competitions Department. FFRIM, Mr. Abderrahmane Mohamed. Sixteen teams from each category will participate in this regional stage, which will advance to the national stage involving domestic teams.
OCO Championship:
November 18, Tevragh Zeïna vs. Riyaden final
Tevragh Zeïna and Riyad will face off on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 6:30 pm at the Olympic Stadium in the final of the Cadets Championship organized by the Olympic Complex Office on the occasion of its fourth anniversary.