Rwanda inaugurates FIFA Arena pitch in Kigali
Rwanda has become the sixth African country to benefit from the FIFA Arena project initiative with the inauguration of a...
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Veron Mosengo-Omba steps down as CAF general secretary
Veron Mosengo-Omba has officially stepped down as general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), confirming AfricaSoccer.com’s earlier exclusive...
FIFA backs CAF decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title, docked ranking points
Senegal’s turbulent aftermath following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final has deepened, with FIFA effectively endorsing the Confederation...
FIFA unveils major refereeing changes ahead of 2026 World Cup
FIFA has announced a sweeping set of refereeing reforms set to be introduced at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in...
Mosengo-Omba targets DR Congo FA presidency as CAF exit nears
Véron Mosengo-Omba is set to contest for the presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s football federation (FECOFA), as he...
World football governing body, FIFA has launched formal proceedings against three senior officials of the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT) over...
Kenya to host 2026 Women’s FIFA Series International Friendlies
Kenya is set to make history in women’s football as it hosts the FIFA Series 2026 Women’s International Friendlies, marking...
Morocco climbs in FIFA Rankings after CAF awards AFCON 2025 title
Morocco has seen its FIFA ranking updated to reflect the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final outcome, with the Atlas...
Claude Le Roy criticizes CAF and FIFA over 2025 AFCON controversy
Former African football coach Claude Le Roy has renewed his criticism of CAF and FIFA over the controversial awarding of...
REVEALED: Why FIFA has banned Zamalek from registering new players
Zamalek Club has been hit with a registration ban for the thirteenth time, sources from the club have confirmed. The...
Zamalek slapped with 13th registration ban by FIFA
Egyptian side Zamalek has faced yet another registration suspension from FIFA, marking the 13th such penalty in the club’s history. The...
Morocco seeks FIFA extension to complete 2025/26 Botola Pro 1 season
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has formally approached FIFA to request an extension for the 2025/26 Botola Pro 1 season,...
FIFA confirms Iran must play World Cup matches as scheduled despite war concerns
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has affirmed that the 2026 World Cup will proceed as planned, including the participation of all...
FIFA announces date for 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco
FIFA has officially announced that the 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup will be held in Morocco from October 17 to...
FIFA fines Israel FA over discrimination breaches
FIFA has sanctioned the Israel Football Association after finding it failed to meet its obligations in tackling discrimination within the...
Togo coach Neveu breaks silence on Marvin Senaya tug-of-war with Ghana
Togo head coach Patrice Neveu has spoken publicly for the first time on the growing international tug-of-war between Ghana and...
2026 World Cup: Iraq calls for playoff delay amid attacks from US
Iraq head coach Graham Arnold has appealed to FIFA to postpone his side’s intercontinental World Cup playoff scheduled for March...
FIFA rejects Iran request to move World Cup matches from United States
FIFA has rejected a request from Iran national football team to relocate its 2026 FIFA World Cup matches to Mexico,...
FIFA to stream opening minutes of 2026 World Cup matches on YouTube
The opening ten minutes of every match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live on YouTube in...
NFF challenges FIFA ruling over DR Congo player eligibility dispute
The Nigeria Football Federation has officially launched an appeal after FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee threw out its complaint over the eligibility...