I want to win AFCON and compete in the World Cup – Nigeria goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo
Nigeria goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has set his sights on major international success after receiving another call-up to the Super Eagles...
Tag: World Cup
Egypt face tension between El Shenawy and Hassan brothers’ staff
Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy is at the centre of growing tension within the national team after his omission from...
Omar El Hilali targets Morocco return for AFCON and World Cup
Morocco defender Omar El Hilali says he remains determined to return to the Atlas Lions squad and hopes to represent...
Luca Zidane reflects on Algeria World Cup exit and targets promotion with Leganés
Luca Zidane has described Algeria’s 2026 World Cup campaign as a valuable experience despite the Fennecs being eliminated by Switzerland...
WAFCON 2026: Quarter-final line-up confirmed as giants battle for World Cup spots
The quarter-final stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has been confirmed, with eight teams set to...
‘Africa should be cautious’ – Gayton McKenzie defends FIFA president Infantino amid criticism
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has urged African football stakeholders to be cautious about joining...
Morocco FA backs Infantino’s withdrawal of FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has welcomed FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s decision to withdraw the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise...
FIFA abandons Forward Enterprise project after opposition from member associations
FIFA has officially withdrawn its proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise project after admitting the initiative had become too divisive among its...
UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA’s private investment plan
European football has launched an unprecedented challenge to FIFA after UEFA and its 55 member associations unanimously rejected plans that...
Infantino’s FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal could earn each MA $20m – Amaju Pinnick
Deputy Chairperson of the FIFA Men’s National Teams Competition Committee, Amaju Pinnick, has thrown his support behind FIFA President Gianni...
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi defends Achraf Hakimi after World Cup criticism
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has publicly defended captain Achraf Hakimi following criticism directed at the defender after the Atlas...
William Gallas backs France ahead of World Cup semi-final against Spain
Former France international William Gallas has sent a message of support to Didier Deschamps’ squad ahead of their World Cup...
Egypt FA official reveals plans to bid for 2028 AFCON and future World Cup
Egypt are considering submitting a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations as part of a wider ambition...
Algeria await clarity as uncertainty surrounds Vladimir Petkovic’s future
Uncertainty continues to surround the future of Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic, with the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) yet to...
▪︎ Tournament reaches unprecedented digital engagement milestones with 20 billion video views across platforms ▪︎ Stadiums operate at near-full capacity...
South Africa winger Mohau Nkota confident of playing at the World Cup before retirement
South African winger Mohau Nkota has vowed to come back stronger after missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup through injury,...
Gianni Infantino defends FIFA’s independence after Folarin Balogun red card rescinded
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the independence of FIFA’s judicial bodies after the governing body’s Disciplinary Committee rescinded the...
Kenya legend Victor Wanyama backs Morocco to challenge for 2026 World Cup crown
Kenyan football legend Victor Wanyama believes Morocco have every chance of becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA...
Senegal FA files criminal complaint over alleged defamatory World Cup claims
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has announced it has filed a criminal complaint against the authors of what it describes...
Five million fans attend FIFA World Cup 2026 as tournament sets historic attendance record
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached another historic milestone after surpassing five million spectators for the first time in...