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President of the European Football Association (UEFA), Aleksander Ceferin, believes the decision to expand the World Cup to 64 teams in the 2030 edition would be a “bad idea.” The upcoming 2026 Mundial, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will see the number of teams increase from 32 to 48. However, […]
President of the Djiboutian Football Federation, Waberi Souleiman Hassan, has been elected to serve on the seat of the FIFA Council as a representative of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). He will serve for a term that will run from 2025 to 2029. Waberi, who is also Vice-President of CAF secured his spot on […]
African footballers will play an important role as the Saudi Pro League season moves towards its climax in May, with more than 50 talents from across the continent spread around the division’s 18 teams. Some are world-famous names such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez, but plenty of lesser-known players are also thriving. […]
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka believes the Gunners have rediscovered their form following a commanding 5-2 triumph over West Ham United in the English Premier League. Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, the England forward who is of African descent expressed confidence in the team’s recent performances but emphasised the importance of maintaining consistency to […]
Brazilian football sensation and Real Madrid winger Vinícius Jr. has traced his ancestry to Cameroon through a DNA test, unveiling a profound connection to the Tikar tribe. The test, conducted as part of the Brazilian Football Confederation’s (CBF) Roots of Gold campaign in collaboration with AfricanAncestry.com, revealed Vinícius’ Cameroonian heritage during an event on November […]
