Africa’s giants in final push for 2026 World Cup spots: Egypt, Algeria and Ghana closing in
The battle for Africa’s remaining places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its decisive chapter, with Egypt, Algeria,...
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‘He’s not alone’ – French-Malian defender Ibrahima Konate backed by Slot amid Liverpool scrutiny
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has moved to defend Ibrahima Konaté, insisting the French-Malian centre-back should not be made a scapegoat...
Mali coach Demba Traoré confident ahead of WAFU U17 tournament in Bamako
Mali coach Demba Mamadou Traoré expressed strong confidence in his squad as they prepare to host the WAFU-A U17 qualifying...
Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson takes swipe at Chelsea after scoring first Bayern Munich goal
Senegal international Nicolas Jackson marked his first goal for Bayern Munich with a pointed remark towards parent club Chelsea, following...
Benin coach Gernot Rohr not ‘getting carried away’ despite being handed lead in World Cup qualifying Group C
Benin coach Gernot Rohr is maintaining a cautious approach despite his team being handed the top spot in Group C...
‘He is in great shape’ – Gambian winger Yakubu Minteh earns praise from Brighton boss after stunning Chelsea display
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has praised Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh after his stunning display in the 3-1 victory over Chelsea...
Bafana given 10 days to appeal FIFA ruling before crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers
South Africa have ten days to appeal FIFA’s ruling that docked Bafana Bafana three points for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho...
South Africa to appeal FIFA ruling as Bafana docked points in Mokoena eligibility case
South Africa’s football authorities will appeal a FIFA disciplinary ruling that strips Bafana Bafana of three points and awards their...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Benin take over Group C as leaders after South Africa sanction
Benin have surged to the top of Group C in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after...
‘I learned a lot from my injury spells at Barcelona’ – Ousmane Dembele reflects after Ballon d’Or triumph
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has opened up about the most testing moments of his career, revealing that his repeated...
French-Guinean midfielder Paul Pogba nearing Monaco debut after fitness update
French midfielder Paul Pogba is closing in on his first appearance for AS Monaco, with head coach Adi Hütter revealing...
French-Malian star Ousmane Dembele’s Ballon d’Or win amazes ex-teammate Olivier Giroud
Lille striker Olivier Giroud has confessed he did not foresee Ousmane Dembele reaching Ballon d’Or heights, despite years of sharing...
French-Guinean star Paul Pogba says ‘I must learn from Minamino’ as he begins AS Monaco comeback
French midfielder Paul Pogba has praised Takumi Minamino’s work ethic and mentality as he begins life at AS Monaco following...
‘God’s plan is perfect’ – Lamine Yamal congratulates Ousmane Dembele as dad vows about next Ballon d’Or
Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has congratulated Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé after the Frenchman edged him out to claim the 2025...
‘Mindset makes the difference’ – Silvestre celebrates French-Malian protégé Ousmane Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or win
Former Rennes sporting director Mikaël Silvestre says he feels immense pride after watching Ousmane Dembélé crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or...
From Rennes to royalty: French-Malian star Ousmane Dembélé completes long road to Ballon d’Or glory
Ousmane Dembélé’s long and sometimes turbulent journey to the pinnacle of world football culminated on Monday night as the Paris...
Messi and Mbappé lead global celebrations as French-Malian star Ousmane Dembélé wins Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé have led the tributes to Ousmane Dembélé after the Paris Saint-Germain winger was crowned Ballon...
Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah and Serhou Guirassy headline African charge for 2025 Ballon d’Or
Three of Africa’s biggest footballing names – Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah and Serhou Guirassy – have emerged as headline contenders...
Guinea-Bissau forward Beto delivers emotional tribute to late Liverpool star Diogo Jota ahead of Merseyside derby
Everton striker Beto has spoken movingly about the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, calling the late Portugal international “a...
Nicolas Jackson’s agent brands Senegal striker’s Bayern transfer ‘most complicated’
Senegal international Nicolas Jackson’s summer switch from Chelsea to Bayern Munich has been described by his agent as “the most...