Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet has officially resigned from his position as head coach of the Mali national team in a surprising move despite his positive results 🦅⚽.
💬 Emotional farewell
Saintfiet shared a heartfelt message on Facebook, thanking players, staff, and fans, describing the past two years as one of the best periods of his career ❤️🙏.
📊 Key achievements
During his tenure, he led Mali in 17 official matches, losing only twice ⚡, while achieving:
Reaching the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals 🏆
Best points average in World Cup qualifiers history 🌍
Second-best overall points average 📈
Biggest win in 50 years (6-0) 🔥
Debuting 21 new players ⭐
📍 FIFA ranking
Mali currently sits 52nd in the FIFA rankings, improving slightly from 53rd when he took over 📊⬆️.
🤝 Message of unity
He also expressed solidarity with the Malian people, emphasizing that football remains a symbol of unity and peace 🤍🕊️.
He concluded by offering condolences to the Malian armed forces and the family of Sadio Camara, praising his dedication 🇲🇱.
