Cape Verde coach Brito hails national pride as World Cup debut signals historic new chapter
Cape Verde national team coach Pedro Leitao Brito has spoken emotionally about the unity and pride surrounding the country’s maiden...
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Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes hails “dream” World Cup moment
Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes says reaching the FIFA World Cup represents a lifelong ambition fulfilled, describing the moment as...
South Africa coach Hugo Broos defends striker Lyle Foster after penalty miss against Nicaragua
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has come to the defence of striker Lyle Foster after missing a penalty in...
FEATURE: World Cup 2026: How Morocco became a football powerhouse
In a couple of decades, Morocco went from being regularly eliminated in the group stages of the Africa Cup of...
World Cup 2026: South Africa squad to depart for Mexico today after visa delay
South Africa’s national football team, the Bafana Bafana, will now depart for the World Cup today, June 1, after visa...
Jordan’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup suffered a setback on Sunday after a 4-1 defeat to Switzerland in St....
World Cup 2026: Relief for South Africa as players and officials secure visas for Mexico trip
South Africa are now expected to depart for Mexico on Monday after a major breakthrough in their visa complications. The...
World Cup 2026: South African FA breaks silence on visa debacle ahead of tournament
South African Football Association has broken their silence following the travel disruption that left the national team unable to depart...
Cameroon FA rejects friendly proposals from Iran, Uruguay, Iraq and Bosnia ahead of World Cup
The Cameroonian Football Federation has reportedly turned down multiple offers for international friendly matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World...
Nicaragua head coach Juan Cruz Real has expressed confidence that South Africa can make a strong impression at the 2026...
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has expressed optimism over the fitness of captain Kalidou Koulibaly ahead of the Teranga Lions’...
World Cup 2026: Egypt excuse Omar Marmoush from training camp ahead of wedding
Egypt forward Omar Marmoush has been excused from the Pharaohs’ initial trip to the United States after receiving permission from...
South Africa made to look like fools – Sports Minister fumes over World Cup visa fiasco
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has called for urgent accountability following the visa complications that...
World Cup 2026: Over 20 Bafana Bafana players and officials without visas ahead of tournament
South Africa’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a major setback after more than 20 members of...
World Cup 2026: Visa issues stall South Africa’s departure to Mexico for tournament
The Bafana Bafana of South Africa has been forced to delay their scheduled departure to Mexico after visa-related complications disrupted...
Algerian FA set to part ways with Ali Moucer after just one year as technical director
Algeria’s football leadership structure is reportedly set for a significant change, with National Technical Director Ali Moucer expected to leave...
FEATURE: Africa’s rich history at the World Cup
Africa made an appearance at only the second edition of the World Cup more than 90 years ago now, but...
FEATURE: Ten players who could shine for Africa at the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup always throws up a new star or two, but often times it is the stellar and seasoned...
Sébastien Desabre: World Cup qualification would lift DR Congo amid national challenges
DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre has underlined the wider significance of World Cup qualification, insisting the national team’s journey...
Hugo Broos confirms final World Cup warm-up as Bafana Bafana prepare for Jamaica clash
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that South Africa will play one final friendly match before their FIFA...