Beach Soccer in Senegal: CAF confirmed Senegal will host the 2026 Beach Soccer AFCON from Nov 28–Dec 6, moved to avoid clashing with the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics; hosts Senegal are set to chase a sixth straight title and the tournament will also decide qualifiers for the 2027 Beach Soccer World Cup. Sand Eagles Friendlies: Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles will face Senegal in a two-match friendly series in Kaduna as preparation for the Ghana qualifier, with the first game set for Oct 3 and the return on Oct 5. CAF Interclub Update: CAF approved major changes to interclub competition rules, including allowing players to represent more than one club in the same CAF season, expanding squad flexibility (up to 40 registered), and streamlining discipline handling. Travel Rules Watch (US): The US rolled out a visa bond requirement for B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries, with refundable deposits up to $20,000; the list includes many African nations, which could affect regional travel planning. Air Travel Disruption: Reports say Air Senegal grounded its Dakar–Paris cabin crew pending an internal investigation, with a temporary operator stepping in to keep the route running. Senegal Diplomacy: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will travel to Egypt and Nigeria (Oct 2–4) for AU coordination and ECOWAS-related engagements.