Ivory Coast’s World Cup seeding hit after costly friendly defeat to Saudi Arabia
Ivory Coast’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup have taken an unexpected turn after a friendly defeat to Saudi Arabia...
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Ibrahima Konate named France captain for final World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been named as the captain for France ahead of their final 2026 World Cup qualifier...
Sébastien Desabre urges DR Congo to prove their progress in World Cup playoff final against Nigeria
Sébastien Desabre has challenged his DR Congo side to demonstrate their full potential as they prepare to face Nigeria in...
FIFA cracks down on online abuse, Blacklists offenders ahead of major competitions
FIFA has intensified its global fight against online abuse, introducing tougher enforcement measures through its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS)...
Next phase of FIFA Women’s Champions Cup set for Morocco
Morocco has been confirmed host of the next phase of the qualifying series for the inaugural and trailblazing FIFA Women’s...
Uzbekistan stuns Egypt ahead of Africa Cup of Nations
Egypt’s national football team endured a shocking 2-0 defeat against Uzbekistan in the semifinal of the Al Ain International Tournament...
2025 FIFA U17 Men’s World Cup: Egypt suffer elimination after 3-1 defeat to Switzerland
Egypt have been knocked out of the 2025 FIFA U17 Men’s World Cup after a 3-1 defeat to Switzerland on...
2025 FIFA U17 Men’s World Cup: Mali eliminate Zambia with 3-1 win to advance to Round 16
Mali are through to the Round 16 stage of the 2025 FIFA U17 Men’s World Cup after dispatching Zambia with...
2025 FIFA U17 Men’s World Cup: Morocco beat USA on penalties to reach Round 16
Morocco have reached the Round 16 stage of the 2025 FIFA U17 Men’s World Cup after defeating the USA on...
Hugo Ekitike buzzing after scoring debut France goal to fulfil childhood dream
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has shared his excitement after scoring his debut goal for France. The attacker, who is of...
Defender Marc Guehi leaves England squad due to injury
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has left England camp ahead of their final 2026 World Cup qualifier against Albania. Despite...
Hugo Ekitike nets debut France goal in emphatic World Cup qualifier victory over Ukraine
Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has opened his scoring account for the French national team following his strike in the World...
Bayern Munich to listen to offers for French-Cameroonian defender Sacha Boey in the winter
German champions Bayern Munich are ready to listen to offers for French defender of Cameroonian descent, Sacha Boey. According to...
Manchester United considering winter move to sign Karim Adeyemi
English giants Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing German forward of Nigerian descent, Karim Adeyemi. The Red Devils have...
Cameroon’s World Cup dream ends in stoppage time against DR Congo
Cameroon’s 2026 World Cup ambitions suffered a cruel blow as they fell 1-0 to DR Congo in the CAF playoff...
Nigeria to face DR Congo without Wilfried Ndidi in playoff final
Nigeria will be without Wilfried Ndidi for Sunday’s African playoff final against DR Congo, following an accumulation of yellow cards...
2026 World Cup playoff: DR Congo stuns Cameroon in last-gasp victory to set up final against Nigeria
DR Congo booked their place in the 2026 World Cup African playoff final after a tense 1-0 victory over Cameroon...
2026 World Cup playoff: Chidera Edjuke’s extra-time winner sends Nigeria through.
Nigeria reclaimed their advantage in extra time through a decisive strike from Chidera Ejuke, restoring a 2-1 lead over Gabon...
FIFA opens second Talent Academy in Africa in Djibouti
Djibouti football witnessed a major milestone with the opening of the FIFA Talent Academy on Thursday in the capital Djibouti...
2026 WCQ: Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria and DR Congo, who will claim the final playoff spot
Four of Africa’s football heavyweights—Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria, and DR Congo—are set to clash for a chance to reach the intercontinental...