2026 WCQ: FIFA rejects DRC complaint over Sudan match despite acknowledging eligibility breach
FIFA has ruled the Democratic Republic of Congo’s protest against Sudan in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers inadmissible, ending a...
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FIFA will not overturn South Africa’s points deduction – Ex-SAFA boss Raymond Hack
Former South African Football Association (SAFA) chief executive Raymond Hack has cast doubt on South Africa’s chances of overturning FIFA’s...
Former Nigeria international Dimeji Lawal says he was never in doubt that FIFA would sanction South Africa over the Teboho...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Benin coach Rohr slams FIFA over delay in South Africa points deduction
Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has hit out at FIFA for taking too long to rule on the eligibility controversy...
FIFA’s new ‘Green Card’ system explained after Morocco’s victory over Spain
Morocco beat Spain 2-0 on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Santiago, in a match that showcased a groundbreaking FIFA innovation....
Egypt face must-win clash against New Zealand in U20 World Cup showdown
Egypt and New Zealand meet tonight in a decisive Group A encounter at the Julio Martinez Pradanos National Stadium. Both...
FIFA launches major development plan to transform Congolese football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino met Congolese President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo in New York on 25 September to discuss new...
SAFA confirms decision to appeal to FIFA over ineligible Teboho Mokoena
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced that it will appeal the FIFA ruling, indicating that midfielder Teboho Mokoena...
SAFA reacts to FIFA’s ruling on Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualifier against Lesotho
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has issued a statement, reacting to the FIFA ruling on the 2026 FIFA World...
South Africa face must-win clashes against Zimbabwe and Rwanda after FIFA blow
South Africa’s 2026 World Cup qualification hopes has suffered a major blow following FIFA’s decision to sanction the Bafana Bafana...
FIFA cautions South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena
The world football governing body (FIFA) has issued a strong warring to South African midfielder Teboho Mokoena after being declared...
FIFA slaps $12,538 fine on South African FA for fielding unqualified player
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been slapped with a hefty fine by FIFA for fielding an unqualified player,...
FIFA strips South Africa of World Cup qualifying win for fielding ineligible player
South Africa has been stripped of a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying victory after the team fielded an ineligible...
U20 World Cup: Nigeria face Norway in opening match on Monday
Nigeria begin their U20 World Cup campaign on Monday with a crucial opening clash against Norway at the Fiscal Stadium...
FIFA fines Cape Verde over fan pitch invasion
FIFA has imposed a fine of 5,000 Swiss francs (around 3.3 million CFA francs) on the Cape Verdean Football Federation...
U17 Women’s World Cup 2025: African teams discover group stage opponents
The stage is set for the 2025 U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, running from October 17 to November 8,...
FIFA imposes recruitment ban on Tunisia’s Monastirian Sports Union
The Monastirian Sports Union (US Monastirienne) has been prohibited from signing new players for the next three transfer windows following...
FIFA seminar for female referees opens in Oran
A FIFA MA seminar dedicated to the development of female referees began on Sunday in Oran, bringing together participants for...
Morocco will host the BEST AFCON in history, says FIFA boss Gianni Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Morocco for its remarkable progress in football development during his first visit to the...
Morocco coach Mohamed Wahbi acknowledges challenges ahead of U-20 World Cup
Morocco U-20 head coach Mohamed Wahbi has highlighted the challenges facing his squad as they prepare for the FIFA U-20...