FEATURE: Football greats who never played at a World Cup
Italy’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup means that Gianluigi Donnarumma misses out on the global showpiece yet...
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FEATURE: Tracing the highs and lows of Arab Nations at the World Cup
A compelling new book titled “Yalla! The Fluctuating History of Arab National Teams in the World Cup” by Ali Khaled...
FEATURE: The 20 best Nigerian footballers of all time—Ranked
Nigeria is one of Africa’s premier soccer powers. The Super Eagles have won the Africa Cup of Nations three times—in...
FEATURE: Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by Africa Cup of Nations title turmoil
Dakar and Rabat have longstanding ties, but relations have been strained since the Africa Cup of Nations final, which Senegal...
FEATURE: Top five giants who will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest edition ever with 48 teams, three host nations, and a global stage...
10 most handsome African footballers on 2026
Football today is no longer confined to ninety minutes on the pitch. It exists in front rows at Fashion Week,...
FEATURE: Will Senegal’s AFCON 2025 celebrations in France come at a cost?
Senegal’s decision to celebrate its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph despite an official ruling awarding the title to Morocco...
FEATURE: Morocco-Senegal dispute is far more complex than it appears – Possible CAS outcome
The contentious 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Morocco and Senegal continues to spark debate, with international sports...
FIFA backs CAF decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title, docked ranking points
Senegal’s turbulent aftermath following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final has deepened, with FIFA effectively endorsing the Confederation...
Morocco’s football rise built on long-term vision and strategic investment
Morocco’s growing success in football is largely due to a carefully planned, long-term strategy rather than a sudden breakthrough. This...
When Mohamed Salah arrived at Liverpool FC in the summer of 2017, he carried with him a dream to prove...
FEATURE: The numbers behind Mohamed Salah’s enviable Liverpool legacy
After nine extraordinary years at Liverpool FC, Mohamed Salah has decided to bring his remarkable journey at Anfield to a...
FEATURE: How Mohamed Salah contributed to reducing Islamophobia during his Liverpool stint?
Since his arrival at Liverpool FC in 2017, Mohamed Salah has grown into far more than just a football star....
FEATURE: What are Hakim Ziyech’s chances of returning to Morocco’s squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup?
In the winter of 2022, Hakim Ziyech was not merely a gifted winger in the Moroccan national setup; he stood...
FEATURE: Who is Pape Thiaw? The man who cost Senegal AFCON 2025 glory
Today, the entire nation points to Pape Thiaw and his lack of control as responsible for the CAF stripping the...
Hubert Velud reflects on AFCON controversy and Comoros future
Hubert Velud says he is “starting from scratch” as he begins his tenure as Comoros head coach, outlining a long-term...
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat will be remembered not only as one...
The recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Committee has ignited intense debate across the continent, not...
FEATURE: Five sporting results which were overturned – after Senegal drama
The Senegal national football side has just been stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations. The decision, following misconduct in the tournament...
FEATURE: Afcon final chaos – key questions answered
The already chaotic story of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final had another chapter added when the Confederation of...