Nigeria end Côte d’Ivoire’s fairytale run, set up final rematch with Mali
Nigeria end Côte d’Ivoire’s fairytale run, set up final rematch with Mali Nigeria won their third consecutive game to reach the final for the second consecutive time. The host nation’s smooth run came to a painful end last night when…
UEFA, others’ response to FIFA expose weakness in CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) showed weakness in its endorsement of embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino, following scrutiny of the FIFA Forward Enterprise (“FFE”). The FIFA Forward Enterprise (“FFE”), proposed by FIFA, has been rejected by the Union of…
Infantino Denise Claims UEFA Paid Off Alleged ‘Lover’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly denied allegations that UEFA paid a six-figure sum to a woman who was allegedly romantically involved with him during his time as the organisation’s general secretary. The allegations, reported by The Telegraph, claim that…
WAFCON: Zambia coach fumes as controversial CAF rule sees Super Falcons, Malawi qualify
Head coach of Zambia’s women national team, Nora Häuptle, has hit out at the tie-break rule enforced by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.The rule saw the Copper Queens exit the competition,…
Moroccan women’s football star mourns younger sister killed in beach accident.
Moroccan women’s national team player Ibtissam Jraïdi is mourning the tragic loss of her younger sister, who reportedly died in a beach accident. According to reports, the incident occurred at a beach where strong waves swept several people into the…
FIFA releases statement on Infantino offering Morocco 2030 World Cup final
FIFA have released a statement claiming that president Gianni Infantino has not promised the 2026 World Cup Final to Morocco. There have been speculations that Infantino offered it to the North African country, as he fights for his job. But…
Salah Reportedly Set For $44.6 Million Trabzonspor Deal
Egyptian football superstar Mohamed Salah is reportedly set to earn around US$44.6 million over a two-season contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor. According to reports, the proposed agreement goes beyond his salary, as Salah is also expected to receive 20% of…
Team Nigeria Finishes As Highest-Ranked African Nation At 2026 Commonwealth Games
Nigeria’s seventh-place finish and 10 gold medals ensured Team Nigeria closed the Games as one of the competition’s standout performers. Team Nigeria ended the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as one of the competition’s top-performing nations, finishing seventh on…
Team Ghana Ends 2026 Commonwealth Games Campaign with Two Medals
Team Ghana has wrapped up its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with a total of two medals after ten days of competition. The Ghanaian contingent competed across several sports, including athletics, boxing, cycling, swimming, judo, weightlifting,…
FIFA says football is not for sale as investment plan continues
FIFA has defended its controversial proposal to bring private investors into the commercial side of the World Cup, insisting that “nobody is selling football” despite growing criticism from football associations around the world. The governing body said it will continue…