Nigeria and Malawi begin their 2026 WAFCON campaigns with a clash of extremes between the most successful team in the competition and a side preparing for a historic occasion.
Author: Johnson Benguru
South Africa earned a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup. The team competed in Group A against Mexico, Czech Republic, and South Korea, fielding a squad that advanced past the group stage for the first time in the country’s history.
Malawi produced one of the biggest shocks in TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations history by beating record champions Nigeria 3-2 in their Group C opener on Tuesday night.
Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, emphasized the global impact the new FIFA Africa office will have on football during its opening ceremony scheduled for 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. He stated that the office is more than a sporting center; it serves as the nerve center of Moroccan and African football, and plays a pivotal role…
North Africa’s football scene is experiencing a significant surge in international recognition as we head into 2025. Countries like Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia have climbed into FIFA’s top 50 rankings, with Morocco consistently securing a spot in the top 15 over the past three years. The anticipation for the World Cup, set to be hosted…
GENEVA (AP) — Senegal’s appeal to regain the Africa Cup of Nations title it won in a chaotic final against host nation Morocco in January will be heard at sport’s highest court on Oct. 8.
The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) announced the appointment of Moin Chaabani as the new head coach of the national team, who will serve until 2030. This decision comes after the departure of Herve Renard, who could not prevent Tunisia’s winless campaign in the 2026 World Cup.
The Ministry of Sports has instructed the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to immediately accelerate preparations for the Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Increased consumption during the World Cup added to the momentum for Coca-Cola’s trademark beverages and zero sugar sodas that have enjoyed resilient demand despite a broader softening in spending on non-essential items, particularly from lower-income consumers in the United States. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Football fans in India are gearing up for a month-long spectacle as the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The tournament will be historic for several reasons, including the introduction of an expanded 48-team format, making it the biggest FIFA World Cup ever held.
