South African football made history on Monday after Banyana Banyana stars Robyn Moodaly-Salgado and Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado became the first married couple to feature in the same Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) match.
Author: Johnson Benguru
Football’s law-making panel clarified its guidance to referees which confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off in the World Cup quarter-finals against Argentina. Embolo’s second yellow card, after a video review for simulating being fouled, changed the momentum of the game in the 72nd minute soon after Switzerland tied the score…
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON) is becoming one of East Africa’s largest infrastructure projects. This is with billions of dollars flowing into transport, hospitality, and public services alongside football venues.
The 2026 Men’s World Cup, which ended with Spain’s victory, was marked by several controversies and raised numerous geopolitical issues. Although it was jointly hosted for the first time by Canada, the United States and Mexico, the Trump administration maintained an almost omnipresent role throughout the tournament. During the competition, Donald Trump sought to turn…
Referee Joao Pinheiro gives a red card to Switzerland’s Breel Embolo after a VAR check for ‘mistaken identity’ in the quarterfinal against Argentina. | Photo Credit: AP
Nigeria don arrive Morocco for di 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) and dem carry a familiar burden of expectation.
Former France star Zinedine Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps as head coach of the national team. | Photo Credit: AFP
Bibiani Gold Stars Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Akwasi Adu, believes the Ghana Football Association (GFA) should wait until after the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers before deciding on the future of Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz.
Ten-time champions Nigeria begin the defence of their TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown against debutants Malawi in Group C at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday.
Ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) opener against Nigeria, Malawi head coach Lovemore Fazili has expressed confidence in his charges, saying the team is ready to compete against the defending champions.