The English Football Association (FA) is reportedly considering boycotting the traditional pre-match handshake with Ghana star Thomas Partey ahead of...
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All African match officials selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have successfully secured their visas and are now set...
The Democratic Republic of Congo have proposed playing their upcoming pre-World Cup friendly against Chile behind closed doors after the...
Shamseddine Talbi opens up on Morocco switch, Sunderland rise and World Cup dream
Moroccan international Shamseddine Talbi has spoken candidly about his decision to represent Morocco, describing it as a deeply personal choice...
World Cup 2026: South Africa arrive in Mexico ahead of tournament
South Africa have finally arrived in Mexico for the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament, bringing relief to the entire squad...
World Cup 2026: South Africa coach Hugo Broos provides positive injury update on Aubrey Modiba
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has provided a positive injury update on experienced left-back Aubrey Modiba, revealing the Mamelodi...
FEATURE: Humble, powerful, ready – Semenyo returns to where World Cup rise began
It was the training ground moment that showed Antoine Semenyo was ready to take a breakthrough step in his career....
Hannibal Mejbri injury raises alarm for Tunisia ahead of World Cup
Concerns are mounting within the Tunisian camp after midfielder Hannibal Mejbri was forced off injured during their international friendly against...
2026 World Cup: Careful Algeria approach keeps Hicham Boudaoui out of Rotterdam friendly
Hicham Boudaoui will remain in Algiers and miss Algeria’s upcoming friendly against the Netherlands after the national team’s coaching and...
2026 World Cup: Determined Luca Zidane remains with squad as recovery progresses
Luca Zidane remains with Algeria’s national team despite a minor training-ground scare, with early assessments indicating the goalkeeper suffered no...
2026 World Cup: Determined Algeria set for defining Netherlands clash before global stage
Algeria have arrived in Rotterdam for what could be their most revealing test before the 2026 World Cup, with Vladimir...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast forward Jeremie Boga admits disappointment after omission
Ivorian forward Jeremie Boga has spoken openly about his disappointment after being left out of coach Emerse Fae’s squad for...
World Cup 2026: Our goal is to reach knockout stage – Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic
Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic insists his outfit will fight to progress beyond the group stage at the 2026 World Cup...
Spanish-Moroccan star Lamine Yamal feared injury would shatter 2026 World Cup dream
Spain sensation of Moroccan and Equatorial Guinea descent, Lamine Yamal has admitted that he feared his World Cup dream could...
Sadio Mane extends Senegal record with stunning goalscoring milestone
Senegal captain Sadio Mane continues to cement his place among Africa’s greatest footballers after reaching another remarkable milestone with the...
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw shifts focus to 2026 World Cup opener against France after USA defeat
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has praised the United States of America following the sides 3-2 defeat in an international...
World Cup 2026: Our goal is to leave without regrets – Tunisia coach Sabri Lamouchi
Sabri Lamouchi has set a determined tone ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that Tunisia’s main objective is...
Defender Alexander Djiku injury blow hits Ghana’s World Cup preparations
Ghana’s build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been dealt a major setback, with defender Alexander Djiku expected to...
South Africa’s 2026 World Cup opponents hit top form ahead of tournament
While Bafana Bafana’s preparations have been disrupted by off-field setbacks, their Group A opponents heading into the 2026 FIFA World...
World Cup 2026: Senegal coach Pape Thiaw eases injury concerns after USA friendly
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has offered reassurance over his squad’s fitness following their 3-2 defeat to the United States...