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…
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…
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…
The Zambia Under-15 Schools girls national team clinched a bronze medal at the CAF Schools Football Championship after defeating Morocco in a spirited encounter at Ngoni Stadium. Zambia found the back of the net through Phidah Muzuwa and Catherine Kapolyo to overcome a Moroccan team they had previously beaten 2–0 earlier in the tournament. Zambia created numerous chances in…
Omar Abdulqadir Artan has shattered barriers, becoming the first Somali referee ever selected for the FIFA World Cup. Artan’s inclusion on FIFA’s official list of match officials for the tournament set to be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, marks a landmark achievement for Somali football and a significant moment for the country’s presence on the global…
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…
The Copper Queens camp has been boosted by the arrival of four local players into Cuiaba for the FIFA Series tournament that kicks off on Saturday. Four players namely Maweta Chilenga, Natasha Nanyangwe, Agness Phiri and Ngosa Chabwe joined the squad on Friday. The arrival of the quartet leaves only foreign based players who are expected later in the…
Eddie Nketiah’s possible switch to Ghana is once again under threat, as hopes of him joining the Black Stars have faded despite renewed talks following Otto Addo’s dismissal. Fate has dealt another blow to the center forward, who suffered a serious hamstring injury during a training session. According to initial medical assessments, his season is already over, forcing him…
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…
Football is facing a growing and alarming issue as laughing gas continues to spread among young people and even professional players. This substance, often perceived as harmless, is now at the center of serious public health concerns in France. Football is directly impacted, as cases multiply both in amateur environments and within elite circles. Authorities, led by Minister Marie-Pierre…
Ray Kene Ogbodo, an Enugu frontline governorship…
A governorship candidate in Enugu State fir…
