The Super Eagles camp in Lisbon has continued preparations for Wednesday’s international friendly against Portugal with 22 players taking part in Sunday evening training. The session marked another key step in Nigeria’s build-up to the high-profile encounter, with the squad gradually shaping up as coaches assess fitness levels and tactical readiness ahead of the match. A major talking point…
Senegal have received a timely boost ahead of their international preparations as vice-captain Idrissa Gana Gueye is now fully fit and available for selection after recovering from injury that kept him out of action for over six weeks. The experienced midfielder last featured for his club, Everton, on April 25 in a 2-1 Premier League defeat to West Ham…
Former Manchester City midfield icon Yaya Touré has taken a significant step in his coaching career after being appointed as the new manager of Slovak champions Slovan Bratislava. The appointment marks the first senior head coaching role for the Ivorian football legend, who enjoyed a glittering playing career and established himself as one of Africa’s greatest footballers. Touré, 43,…
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has raised concerns over his team’s mentality following their 1-1 draw against Jamaica, admitting the performance fell short of expectations as preparations continue for their World Cup opener against Mexico. “The performance was not what I expected,” Broos said, signaling clear frustration with his side’s display. “I think we have to analyze the…
Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman has cautioned his side against complacency, highlighting the intensity of so-called friendly matches following a testing encounter with Algeria. “Algeria has proven that there is no such thing as a friendly match,” Koeman said, reflecting on the challenge posed by the North African side. “These kinds of nations play with their heart.” The Dutch…
Malawi’s Flames suffered a narrow defeat to Ethiopia in an international friendly played at Dire Dawa International Stadium on Saturday, with an early goal from the hosts proving decisive. Ethiopia took the lead just three minutes into the match through Fitmus Tirahun, who scored a reboundafter from a corner Malawi were caught off guard in the early stages. The…
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is conducting three specialised youth coaching courses under the FUFA Technical Master Plan in conjunction with the FIFA Talent Development Scheme. The courses started on the 2nd June 2026 at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, and will end on 7th June 2026. A total of 68 participants are attending the courses, which…
Several national teams are reportedly exploring an unconventional approach to cope with the extreme heat expected at this summer’s World Cup in the United States, with plans to keep substitute players inside the dressing room during matches. The proposal is aimed at reducing players’ exposure to high temperatures on the bench, which could significantly impact performance and recovery. Instead…
The Government of Japan has handed over 36 footballs donated by the Japan Football Association (JFA) to the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) as part of efforts to support football development in the country. The handover ceremony took place on Friday at the residence of the Ambassador of Japan, where Ambassador Naito Yasushi said the donation symbolises the longstanding…
Sierra Leone has a new man in charge. The Sierra Leone Football Association has appointed French-Portuguese tactician Didier Gomes Da Rosa as head coach of the Leone Stars, ahead of a crucial new chapter for the national team. Who is Didier Gomes Da Rosa? Born 10 October 1969 in Charenton-le-Pont, France, Gomes Da Rosa is a UEFA Pro Licence…
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