Top African referee, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, has spoken publicly for the first time after being denied entry into the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Artan, who was expected to be part of the officiating team for the global football showpiece, was reportedly turned back upon arrival in the United States and sent back to Turkey….
South African giants Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of five players as the club begins a significant squad overhaul ahead of the new season. The Buccaneers announced that forward Tshegofatso Mabasa, midfielder Sipho Mbule, defender Bandile Shandu, midfielder Karim Kimvuidi and winger Gilberto will no longer be part of the squad. The departures mark the beginning of a…
World Cup 2026 will showcase several family stories as brothers prepare to compete together or against each other across North America. Four sibling duos will wear the same national colors, while others will face off after choosing different countries. Fans will closely follow these emotional rivalries throughout the tournament. France will count on the Hernández brothers, Lucas and Theo,…
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have appointed Stanley Menzo as the club’s new Technical Director, marking a fresh chapter in the career of the former goalkeeper and coach. The appointment sees Menzo swap Suriname for Ghana as he takes up a key strategic role with the Porcupine Warriors ahead of the new season. The Dutch-Surinamese football icon is expected to…
Italy could soon bring Roberto Mancini back to lead the national team after the departure of Gennaro Gattuso. The Italian federation continues its search for stability following the Nazionale’s failure to qualify for the World Cup, and the former Euro 2021-winning coach now appears close to a sensational comeback. According to journalist Mateo Moretto, Roberto Mancini has opened the…
Lamine Yamal finally explained why he often wears a bandage on his hand during FC Barcelona and Spain matches. The young winger shared the unexpected story on his YouTube channel and admitted that the habit started after an accident while playing video games at home. The 18-year-old Barça star revealed that he punched his television during a PlayStation session….
Kalidou Koulibaly sent a strong message ahead of Senegal’s opening World Cup clash against France. Speaking on RMC, the Lions captain reminded everyone that Senegal must focus on the entire tournament instead of living in the memory of the famous 2002 victory over Les Bleus. The defender insisted that this generation wants to write its own story at the…
Migori Youth Football Club officially clinched the 2025/26 FKF National Super League (NSL) championship title, earning their historic first-ever automatic promotion to the top-tier Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League. The South Nyanza-based side sealed their momentous triumph with a 2-1 victory over Equity FC at a packed Awendo Green Stadium, moving them to an unassailable 80 points with…
One of Africa’s most respected match officials, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, has reportedly been denied entry into the United States after arriving in the country for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to initial reports, the highly-rated referee was refused admission by U.S. authorities upon arrival and has subsequently been sent back to Turkey. No official reason has been provided…
The Algerian Football Federation has confirmed that head coach Vladimir Petković has signed a contract extension that will keep him in charge of the national team until July 2028, extending his long-term project with the North African side. The 62-year-old tactician, who took over in 2024 following Algeria’s disappointing AFCON group-stage exit, has since overseen a significant turnaround in…
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