Hosts Morocco became the first team to book a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 1-0 victory over Algeria, while Senegal kept their qualification hopes alive with a crucial win over Kenya in Group A. A late goal from Sanaâ Mssoudy in the 84th minute
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell interests in the FIFA World Cup to private investors suffered another major setback on Thursday after Concacaf and its 41 member associations unanimously rejected the plan, intensifying global resistance to what is becoming one of the most significant governance disputes in football history. The decision came after Concacaf
European football has escalated its confrontation with FIFA after UEFA and its 55 member associations unanimously voted to boycott all FIFA competitions if President Gianni Infantino proceeds with plans to open the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup to private investors, marking the most serious governance crisis in world football for decades. The extraordinary
Ghana and Cameroon laid down early markers in Group D of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after both nations opened their campaigns with victories over Cape Verde and Mali respectively on an entertaining day of football in Morocco. The Black Queens produced an assured display to defeat tournament newcomers Cape Verde 2-0, while
Opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to bring private investment into the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup has intensified after the European Leagues formally rejected the proposal, describing it as “reckless and divisive” and warning that football’s governance must never become a private equity asset. The statement was issued after a
Ajax did not simply want another centre-forward this summer. They wanted a striker capable of changing the way they attack. That explains why the Dutch giants turned to Nigerian international Tolu Arokodare, completing a season-long loan move from Wolverhampton Wanderers with an option to make the transfer permanent next summer. Ajax Technical Director Jordi Cruijff made it
There was no shortage of drama on the opening day of Group C at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as Barbra Banda produced a four-goal masterclass for Zambia while Malawi’s famous Chawinga sisters stunned defending champions Nigeria in one of the biggest shocks in tournament history. The two fixtures transformed Group C from
European football’s governing body UEFA has launched an extraordinary attack on FIFA President Gianni Infantino, accusing world football’s governing body of crossing a dangerous line after reports revealed plans to sell minority stakes in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup to private investors. The strongly worded statement, issued in response to an investigative
New France head coach Zinedine Zidane has disclosed that he deliberately turned down every managerial offer he received after leaving Real Madrid because he had only one ambition—to one day lead the French national team. The French football legend made the revelation during his official unveiling as Les Bleus’ new manager, ending years of speculation
AFC Toronto have thrown their full support behind Nigeria international Esther Okoronkwo after the forward was subjected to racist abuse on social media during the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The club released a strongly worded statement condemning the discriminatory attacks directed at the Super Falcons forward, reiterating that racism has no