Mamadou Sangaré, winner of the Marc-Vivien Foé Prize 2026, guest on Radio Foot

Mamadou Sangaré, winner of the Marc-Vivien Foé Prize 2026, was a guest on Radio Foot. The show aired on May 11, 2026, at 16:10 T.U. and was dedicated entirely to Sangaré, who received the award from RFI/FRANCE 24 as the best African player in the Ligue 1 season. He became the first Malian to win this prize and the third player from Lens to be honored. Sangaré outperformed fellow nominees Lamine Camara from Monaco and Moussa Niakhaté from Lyon.

This prestigious award capped a successful season for Sangaré with the Artésiens under the management of Pierre Sage, who qualified for the upcoming UEFA Champions League. The discussion during the show sought to explain the rapid ascent of the 23-year-old midfielder, who began his career at Yeelen Olympique and had a stint in the Austrian league. The audience was introduced to the young talent's support system, particularly his cousin, who instilled a passion for football in him.

With interest from top clubs, the future of the promising player remains uncertain regarding whether he will continue with the Sang et Or for the next season. Joining the dialogue alongside host Annie Gasnier were Christophe Jousset, head of the Sports Service at RFI, Cédric De Oliveira, and consultant Hervé Penot. The video was produced by Souheil Khedir and Yann Bourdelas, while Laurent Salerno handled the audio production. The editorial staff included David Fintzel and Pierre Guérin.