Ebola concerns dominate FECOFA–FIFA talks over DR Congo World Cup preparations
The Fédération Congolaise de Football Association (FECOFA) has held high-level discussions with FIFA over the impact of the Ebola virus...
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Gianni Infantino backs Véron Mosengo Omba after FECOFA election victory
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has publicly congratulated Véron Mosengo Omba following his election as president of the Congolese Football Federation...
Togo Football Federation reviews finances as push for professional football intensifies
The Togolese Football Federation used its annual congress in Lomé to place financial accountability and the professionalisation of domestic football...
FIFA rejects Ligue 1 request over Hicham Boudaoui World Cup availability
OGC Nice could be forced to play their Ligue 1 relegation playoff matches without Algerian midfielder Hicham Boudaoui after FIFA...
FIFA extends club injury compensation programme until December 2026
FIFA has extended its programme aimed at compensating clubs for injuries suffered by players during international duty until December 31,...
FIFA removes Dutch referee Rob Dieperink from 2026 World Cup after investigation
Rob Dieperink has been removed from FIFA’s list of match officials for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following his arrest...
Tunisia Ligue 1 clubs receive major relief over FIFA sanctions
Rumours surrounding possible points deductions for Tunisian Ligue 1 clubs have been dismissed after Walid Arfaoui confirmed that no team...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino backs Morocco for strong 2026 World Cup campaign
Gianni Infantino has expressed his support for the Morocco national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising...
Motsepe dismisses claims of FIFA influence over CAF, defends institutional independence
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has strongly rejected suggestions that FIFA President Gianni Infantino is exerting behind-the-scenes control over African football’s...
FECOFA Elections: Patrice Mangenda appeals to FIFA over alleged electoral irregularities
A candidate for the presidency of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA), Patrice Mangenda, has formally lodged a complaint with FIFA,...
FIFA slaps transfer bans on several African clubs
Several prominent African football clubs have been hit with FIFA transfer bans, preventing them from registering new players until unresolved...
FIFA imposes transfer registration ban on Young Africans SC
Young Africans SC have been placed under a FIFA transfer registration ban, preventing the club from registering new players until...
FIFA slaps Zamalek with 17th transfer ban amid mounting financial crisis
Zamalek SC have been hit with another registration ban from FIFA, deepening the financial turmoil surrounding the Egyptian giants. The...
World Cup 2026: FIFA tests bold new player entrance format
FIFA is exploring a new approach to how players are introduced at the 2026 World Cup as it seeks to...
FRMF rejects delay claims in response to Senegal’s CAS appeal over AFCON 2025 final
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has officially submitted its legal response to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in...
Somalia FA backs Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency re-election
The President of the Somalia Football Federation, Ali Abdi Mohamed, has publicly declared full support for Gianni Infantino ahead of...
Congolese official Veron Mosengo Omba confirmed as sole candidate for FECOFA presidency
Veron Mosengo Omba has been officially confirmed as the only candidate for the upcoming FECOFA presidential election after the federation’s...
World Cup 2026 full fixtures and venues
World Cup 2026 will be the biggest edition yet, with 48 teams playing 104 matches across 16 cities in Canada,...
IFAB considering major rule changes after growing controversy over corner-kick chaos
Football lawmakers are reportedly preparing to examine possible rule changes aimed at reducing the growing chaos surrounding corner kicks and...
Iran tables key demands before FIFA ahead of 2026 World Cup
Iran has confirmed its intention to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite growing political tensions surrounding the tournament....