FIFA has officially set the deadlines for national team coaches, with federations given until May 11, 2026, to submit an expanded list of 55 players. This initial pool will allow for a broad search before entering the final phase of preparation. The final decision will be made on May 30, 2026, the deadline for confirming the official list of…
After having to withdraw from the last Africa Cup of Nations, Amine Gouiri is finally expressing his relief at returning to the Algerian national team. When asked about that painful absence, the forward made no secret of his motivation: “It’s true that this is a tournament I wanted to play in at all costs, but that’s part of soccer….
The Executive Committee of Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to hold an emergency meeting on March 29 to address pressing issues affecting the administration of the game across the continent. The session will be led by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, with discussions expected to focus on recent rulings by the CAF Appeal Committee that have drawn widespread…
With just a few days to go before the matches against South Korea and Scotland, the Elephants training camp in London is proving to be a headache for Émerse Faé. Several key players, including Odilon Kossounou, Ghislain Konan, and Inao Oulaï, are still missing, slowing down the team’s tactical preparations. Following the incidents in 2022 and the Amad Diallo…
Eritrea made a stunning comeback to international football with a 2–0 victory over Eswatini on Wednesday, kicking off their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign in impressive fashion. The East African side had been absent from the international scene since January 2020, when they lost a friendly to Sudan. Their latest appearance also marks their first involvement in AFCON…
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has acknowledged an appeal lodged by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), contesting the decision by the Confederation of African Football to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. In a statement released on Wednesday, CAS confirmed that Senegal is seeking to overturn the ruling and be officially declared champions….
South Sudan hosts Djibouti in Juba at 1:00 p.m. as part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. With the group stage in their sights, this first leg promises to be a tough contest between the two teams. South Sudan at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations! That is the goal of the South Sudanese Football Association….
The race for the last remaining places at the FIFA World Cup 2026 reaches a decisive moment this week as six nations battle in the high-stakes FIFA Intercontinental Playoffs. After months of gruelling regional qualifiers across continents, Iraq, DR Congo, Bolivia, New Caledonia, Jamaica, and Suriname now have one final shot at joining football’s biggest tournament, set to be…
Tanzania will face Liechtenstein this Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Kigali Pelé Stadium as part of the FIFA Series being held in Rwanda. This unprecedented matchup gives the Taifa Stars the opportunity to test themselves against a European nation and fine-tune their teamwork ahead of upcoming official matches. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., and the match will be…
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has officially confirmed receipt of an appeal from the Senegalese Football Federation challenging the outcome of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 final. In a media release issued from Lausanne on March 25, 2026, CAS stated that the appeal is directed against both the Confederation of African Football and the…
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