The 2026 World Cup referee list has been unveiled by FIFA, including seven African head referees on the global stage. This group combines the proven experience of Algeria’s Mustapha Ghorbal, who has already officiated in Qatar, with the meteoric rise of new talents such as Mauritania’s Dahane Beida and Gabon’s Pierre Archi. This selection marks a turning point for…
It’s a shock in African football in France as Achraf Hakimi has been left out of the 2026 Marc-Vivien Foe Award final shortlist unveiled by RFI and France 24. Despite being the defending champion and having had a flawless season with Paris Saint-Germain, the Moroccan fullback is paying the price for his legal troubles. According to reports from L’Equipe,…
Preparations for African women’s national teams are entering a key phase, with the June 1–9, 2026 FIFA window offering two final friendly matches. This training camp will be decisive for the coaches as they finalize their rosters and fine-tune their tactical strategies. The highlight of the season will kick off on July 25, 2026, with the start of the…
SLFA President Babadi Kamara has travelled to Ivory Coast to attend a FIFA consultative meeting on the upcoming FIFA Forward 4.0 programme. The meeting will focus on discussions around the next phase of FIFA’s development project, as the current Forward 3.0 cycle comes to an end in 2026. The new Forward 4.0 programme is expected to run from 2027…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed young Gambian Sanna Kebbeh as assistant referee for Uganda versus Senegal in the CAF African Schools Football Championship (ASFC) Boys. The match is scheduled for 10th April 2026 at Ngoni Mwos Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe. The young Gambian assistant referee will be joined by Messi Tony Mabanja from Congo as the…
Loide Augusto delivered a commanding performance as Rizespor cruised to a 4-1 win over Samsunspor, underlining his growing influence in the Turkish top flight. The Angolan forward was at the heart of Rizespor’s attacking dominance, scoring twice in a clinical display that dismantled the visitors. Augusto opened his account in the 39th minute with a composed finish, setting the…
Jonathan Okoronkwo delivered a decisive performance to inspire Sivasspor to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Boluspor, further strengthening his case as one of Nigeria’s emerging attacking prospects. The 22-year-old forward found the back of the net in the 28th minute, calmly finishing off a well-worked move to put Sivasspor in control after an early exchange of goals. His strike…
Sudanese giants Al Hilal have formally petitioned the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to urgently postpone the upcoming fixture between AS FAR and RS Berkane, citing potential repercussions tied to an ongoing complaint. In their submission, Al Hilal argue that allowing the match to proceed as scheduled could result in “significant damage,” particularly in the event that CAF rules…
At 34, Neymar is preparing one final push this summer to make Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad. For now, his chances remain slim, although Carlo Ancelotti is watching him closely. The former Paris Saint-Germain player, often injured, has 3 goals and 3 assists in 6 games for Santos this season. A club he may soon leave. Overnight, The Athletic…
Patrice Motsepe has lauded Morocco’s transformative role in African football, declaring that the North African nation has significantly elevated the standards of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). His remarks come as preparations intensify for future editions of the continent’s flagship tournament. Speaking on the legacy of recent tournaments, the Confederation of African Football president emphasized that Morocco has…
ENUGU — Ray Kene Ogbodo, a governorship…
An Enugu frontline governorship candidate for the…
