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NPFL Slams Rangers with ₦4m Fine, Orders Closed-Door Matches Over Security Breaches

NPFL Slams Rangers with ₦4m Fine, Orders Closed-Door Matches Over Security Breaches

The Nigeria Premier Football League has imposed a ₦4 million fine on Enugu Rangers following multiple violations during their recent fixture against Barau FC. In a disciplinary ruling, the league body found Rangers guilty of failing to provide adequate and effective security at the match venue. This lapse reportedly allowed unauthorized individuals to gain access to restricted areas, raising…

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Bournemouth Blow Title Race Wide Open with Shock Win at Arsenal

Bournemouth Blow Title Race Wide Open with Shock Win at Arsenal

Arsenal’s grip on the Premier League summit weakened on Saturday after a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth at the Emirates, a result that has reignited the title race. The Gunners missed a major opportunity to stretch their advantage at the top to 12 points, instead leaving the door open for rivals to close the gap in the closing stages…

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Zimbabwe Wins Motsepe’s Praise

Zimbabwe Wins Motsepe’s Praise

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has applauded Zimbabwe for successfully hosting the 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship, praising the country for delivering a well organised and memorable tournament that brought together young talent from across the continent. Staged at Gateway High School in Harare and Ngoni Stadium in Norton, the week long competition turned into far more than…

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Young Scorchers Ready for Burundi Test in World Cup Qualifiers

Young Scorchers Ready for Burundi Test in World Cup Qualifiers

The Malawi National Under-17 Women’s Football Team, the young Scorchers, are primed and ready as they kick off their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification campaign against Burundi this weekend. The first leg of the two-legged tie will be played on Saturday, 11 April 2026 at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, before Malawi travel to face Burundi at…

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Malawi coach Fazili Eyes Positive Start Against Australia

Malawi coach Fazili Eyes Positive Start Against Australia

Malawi National Women’s Team head coach Lovemore Fazili says the Scorchers are targeting a positive start against Australia in the FIFA Series tournament in Kenya. The Scorchers will face Australia in the semifinal, with the winner advancing to meet either Kenya or India in the final, while the losing sides will contest the third-place playoff. Speaking ahead of the…

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Lesotho FA Conduct Women’s Refresher Course

Lesotho FA Conduct Women’s Refresher Course

The Lesotho Football Association through its referees department is conducting a five-day woman’s refresher course aimed at recharging and updating female referees on the laws of the game modern refereeing practices. It also empowers women referees and enhances their skills in officiating to ensure that they are well prepared for their roles in the game. The Refresher Course which…

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FIFA U-17 WWC: Sierra Leone coach Fatmata Turay expresses confidence

FIFA U-17 WWC: Sierra Leone coach Fatmata Turay expresses confidence

Sierra Leone’s U-17 Women’s National Team has declared its readiness ahead of tomorrow’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Ivory Coast. Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Head Coach Fatmata Turay expressed confidence in her team’s preparation, emphasizing their focus, discipline, and determination to compete strongly. Captain Fatmata T. Koroma echoed similar sentiments, assuring that the players are…

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Zambia Copper Queens kick off FIFA Series against Canada

Zambia Copper Queens kick off FIFA Series against Canada

The Zambia Senior Women National Team kickoff their FIFA Series campaign against Canada this afternoon (Saturday) at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiabá, Brazil at 15h00 local time (21h00 Zambian time). Assistant coach Charles Haalubono will lead the Copper Queens on this assignment which is a preparatory tournament for the Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The match will be…

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FIFA U17 WWCQ: CAF confirms referees for Zimbabwe, Uganda match

FIFA U17 WWCQ: CAF confirms referees for Zimbabwe, Uganda match

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the match officials who will take charge of the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers first-round encounter between Zimbabwe and Uganda. The first-leg fixture will be played on Sunday, 12th April 2026 at the Ngoni Stadium in Harare, with kick-off set for 3:00 PM local time in Harare and 4:00…

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Uganda finishes second at CAF African Schools Continental Finals

Uganda finishes second at CAF African Schools Continental Finals

Uganda are the silver medalists in the concluded CAF African Schools Football Championship after losing out to Senegal 5-4 in post-match penalties whilst Ghana successfully defended their girls’ title with a 9-8 victory in post-match spot kicks Burkina Faso. Losing out on Winner prize money of $300,000 Uganda who were represented by St Mary’s Kitende take home  $200,000. The…

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