Visa uncertainty clouds World Cup dreams for Senegalese and Ivorian supporters
A decision taken in Washington has cast an unexpected shadow over preparations for the 2026 World Cup, raising fears that...
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2026 WCQ: Nigeria petitions FIFA over eligibility dispute after play-off exit
Nigeria has formally asked FIFA to review the outcome of its World Cup qualifying play-off against the Democratic Republic of...
NFF file protest against DR Congo for fielding unqualified players in World Cup playoff
Nigeria Football Federation have formally lodged a protest against DR Congo at FIFA for fielding an unqualified players during the...
Ghana to meet Germany in high-profile World Cup 2026 friendly
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed a prestigious friendly against Germany on 30 March 2026 in Stuttgart, offering both sides...
AFCON 2025: Teams forced into last-minute adjustments as preparations disrupted by FIFA delay
Preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco have been thrown into disarray after FIFA’s decision to postpone...
DR Congo adjusts AFCON 2025 preparations after FIFA release ruling
DR Congo’s build-up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco now takes a new direction after FIFA’s release-date...
2026 World Cup: Fans left in limbo as FIFA delays release of full schedule
FIFA has confirmed that fans will need to wait an extra day to learn the complete match schedule for the...
2026 World Cup: Algeria drawn in Group J alongside defending champions Argentina, Austria and Jordan
Former African champions, Algeria have been paired in Group J alongside defending champions Argentina, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World...
AFCON 2025: Nigeria adjust training plans after controversial FIFA directive
The Nigeria Football Federation has revised the Super Eagles training plans for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after controversial...
Habib Beye condemns FIFA decision that delays AFCON player release
Habib Beye has sharply criticised FIFA’s decision to allow European clubs to retain African internationals until 15 December, a week...
AFCON 2025: Tom Saintfiet criticises Arsène Wenger over player release decision
Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet voiced strong frustration after FIFA confirmed that clubs will release African players for the 2025...
Zamalek hit with three-window FIFA transfer ban over outstanding debts
FIFA has banned Zamalek from registering new players for the next three transfer windows, marking the latest in a series...
AFCON 2025: Comoros coach Stefano Cusin criticizes FIFA over late player release
Stefano Cusin expresses frustration at FIFA’s decision to postpone the release of players ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of...
AFCON 2025: Mali coach Tom Saintfiet condemns FIFA’s delay in player release
Tom Saintfiet lashes out at FIFA after the governing body moves the release date for African internationals to 15 December,...
AFCON 2025: Ex-Cameroon striker Tiko Messina slams FIFA over delayed player release
Tiko Messina criticises FIFA’s decision to push the release date of African internationals to 15 December, calling the move a...
AFCON 2025: Claude Le Roy accuses Infantino of disrespecting Africa over player-release decision
Claude Le Roy directly rebukes FIFA president Gianni Infantino for the decision that delays the release of African players ahead...
FIFA only needs Africa during elections; it doesn’t value the AFCON – Angola coach Patrice Beaumelle
Angola head coach Patrice Beaumelle has openly criticised FIFA after the football governing body announced that clubs will only be...
Fresh FIFA transfer ban deepens Zamalek crisis
Zamalek has been hit with a new blow after FIFA imposed a fresh transfer ban on the club for the...
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...
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...