FIFA slaps $12,538 fine on South African FA for fielding unqualified player
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been slapped with a hefty fine by FIFA for fielding an unqualified player,...
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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria gains advantage after South Africa sanction
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding ineligible player Teboho Mokoena. The breach occurred...
Venues confirmed for Benin’s final 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria
Benin’s final fixtures in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be played in Kigali and Uyo, with venues and kickoff...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: South Africa coach Hugo Broos unveils provisional squad for final Group C games
Head coach of South Africa, Hugo Broos have announced his preliminary squad for the final round of the 2026 FIFA...
FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria brush aside Rwanda with a hard-fought 1-0 win
The Nigeria U-20 national team, the Falconets defeated the Rwanda U-20 side with a hard-fought 1-0 victory on Sunday, to...
U20 women’s World Cup Qualifier 2026: Nigeria finalise preparations against Rwanda
Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have stepped up preparations in Kigali ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA U20...
Gianni Infantino meets newly elected African FA Presidents in Morocco
RABAT, Sept 19, 2025 (Reuters) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday held talks in Rabat with newly elected leaders...
South Africa escape points deduction in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
South African can heave a sigh of relief after escaping points deduction in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, boosting their...
Nigeria banking 2026 World Cup qualification hopes on potential South Africa points deduction
Nigeria are on the verge of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, to be held in the...
AFCON Morocco 2025: CAF launches ticket sales, fan ID app and digital e-visa
With 100 days to go until the kick-off of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, the...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Rwanda secure narrow away win over Zimbabwe
Rwanda returned to winning ways in their 2026 World Cup qualifications, defeating Zimbabwe in a crucial away clash on Tuesday...
Zimbabwe and Rwanda confirm starting line-ups for World Cup qualifier in Harare
Zimbabwe and Rwanda have announced their starting line-ups ahead of this afternoon’s 2026 World Cup qualifying clash, with kick-off set...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: ‘Job’s not finished’ – Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare insists after Rwanda win
Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare has urged his Super Eagles teammates to keep pushing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers...
Emmanuel Arokodare strikes as Nigeria defeat Rwanda to revive World Cup hopes
Emmanuel Arokodare came off the bench to score the decisive goal as Nigeria secured a vital 1-0 win over Rwanda...
Nigeria face Rwanda in must-win World Cup qualifier as Amavubi chase history
Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Rwanda on Saturday, 6 September 2025, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo in a crucial...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle warns players against underrating Rwanda ahead of World Cup qualifier
The head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Eric Chelle, has cautioned his players against underrating Rwanda ahead of...
2026 World Cup: It’s important for us to beat Rwanda – Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong
Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, William Troost-Ekong, has stressed that it is non-negotiable for the team to beat...
Nigeria not giving up on qualifying for 2026 FIFA World Cup – William Troost-Ekong insists
Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, William Troost-Ekong, has assured that the players are determined to fight to qualify...
World Cup Qualifiers: Rwanda announce 27-man squad against Nigeria and Zimbabwe
Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche has named a 27-man provisional squad for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against...
Bayern Munich reshapes Rwanda partnership after fan-led pressure
Bayern Munich has restructured its agreement with Rwanda, shifting away from a tourism sponsorship to a football development initiative, following...