CAF under pressure as it agrees to FIFA’s seven-day AFCON release deal
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has formally agreed to FIFA’s controversial decision to halve the mandatory release period for...
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FIFA confirms controversial seven-day AFCON release period after pressure from European clubs
FIFA has officially confirmed that clubs will only be required to release African players *seven days* before the 2025 Africa...
Mario Balotelli begs Italy coach Genaro Gattuso for call up ahead of key World Cup playoff
Former Italy international Mario Balotelli has pleaded with head coach Genaro Gattuso to hand him a call up ahead of...
AFCON 2025: Nantes duo Mostafa Mohamed and Chidozie Awaziem face late arrival after FIFA decision
French outfit Nantes will be able to count on African duo of Mostafa Mohamed and Chidozie Awaziem in their next...
AFCON 2025: UK’s Channel 4 secures historic free-to-air rights in landmark deal with CAF
The Confederation of African Football has reached a groundbreaking agreement with Channel 4 that will make the UK broadcaster the...
Bayer Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand praises rising star Ibrahim Maza
Kasper Hjulmand couldn’t hide his admiration for Ibrahim Maza after the young midfielder’s match-winning goal secured Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 DFB-Pokal...
Moroccan midfielder Ilyas Ben Sghir earns 2025 Globe Soccer Award nomination
Ilyas Ben Sghir secured a place among the finalists for the 2025 Globe Soccer Award for Best Young Player, as...
Monaco lose Spanish-Guinean attacker Ansu Fati for Brest test
French Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco will have to negotiate for victory without influential attacker Ansu Fati this weekend due...
Several African countries are seething with anger as FIFA has broken its own rules by allowing European clubs to release...
Algeria stumble to goalless draw against Sudan in 2025 Arab Cup opener
Algeria opened their 2025 Arab Cup campaign with a disappointing 0–0 draw against Sudan on Wednesday, undermining their title-defence ambitions...
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba target victory against Siwelele FC
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba has set sights on securing maximum points against Siwelele FC in the South African Premiership....
Senegalese striker Ousmane Sow backed by Lukas Podolski after racist abuse in Polish Cup tie
Górnik Zabrze striker Ousmane Sow faced racist insults from sections of the Lechia Gdańsk crowd during Tuesday’s Polish Cup round-of-16...
AFCON 2025: Benin lose five key players to suspension for opening match against DR Congo
Benin will enter their first AFCON 2025 match against DR Congo with a severely depleted squad after five important players...
Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh wants Wilfred Ndidi named Super Eagles captain ahead of AFCON 2025
Former Nigeria international Sunday Oliseh has praised Wilfred Ndidi’s rising leadership role, while tipping him for the captaincy position ahead...
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi disappointed after Fulham’s narrow defeat to Manchester City
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has expressed his displeasure following Fulham’s narrow defeat to Manchester City on home turf. The Cottagers...
Kasper Hjulmand lauds Algerian talent Ibrahim Maza’s rapid rise at Leverkusen
Kasper Hjulmand praised Ibrahim Maza’s rapid adaptation at Bayer Leverkusen, highlighting the Algerian teenager’s maturity and drive only weeks after...
2025 AFCON: FIFA shifts player release date after intense pressure from European clubs
FIFA will adjust the release period for African internationals ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after sustained pressure...
Ismael Saibari’s market value soars after standout performances for PSV and Morocco
Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari continues to rise rapidly in the European transfer market after a strong run of performances for...
Strasbourg suspend Dutch-Nigerian forward Emmanuel Emegha ahead of Toulouse clash
Strasbourg have suspended Dutch international of Nigerian descent Emmanuel Emegha ahead of their French Ligue 1 clash against Toulouse. Having...
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in advanced talks to sign Ivory Coast striker Yan Diomande
Premier League duo of Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are pushing for the acquisition of Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande. The...