By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada FIFA has officially approved a groundbreaking experiment that could reshape football’s most debated rule, with the **Canadian Premier League** set to kick off its 2026 season on April 4 as the first professional competition to trial the so-called “Wenger Law.” The initiative, driven by former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger in
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo “A Bomb Took My Friends” — Džeko’s Emotional Tribute After Firing Bosnia to World Cup Edin Džeko delivered a deeply emotional tribute after guiding Bosnia and Herzegovina to qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026, dedicating the historic achievement to childhood friends he lost during the Bosnian War. “I want to
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Gabriele Gravina has resigned as president of the Italian Football Federation following Italy’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Gianluigi Buffon also stepping down from his role as head of delegation. The departures were confirmed shortly after Italy’s elimination in the qualification playoffs, a result that extended
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Italy’s football system is heading for a sweeping overhaul following the national team’s latest failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with top officials now discussing what insiders describe as a “total reset” of the game’s structure. According to multiple reports, an urgent high-level meeting has been convened involving
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Lamine Yamal has strongly condemned anti-Muslim chants heard during the international friendly between Spain national football team and Egypt national football team, which ended in a goalless draw on Tuesday. The match, played amid high expectations, was overshadowed by sections of the crowd chanting phrases perceived as disrespectful toward Muslims, prompting
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada Atlético Ottawa have launched an urgent appeal to supporters after the club confirmed that the North Star Cup, the Canadian Premier League’s championship trophy, has gone missing following a fan event earlier this week. In an official statement, the club revealed that the trophy disappeared during a season seat member
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York DR Congo’s 1–0 extra-time victory over Jamaica in Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoff final wasn’t just a result—it was a statement. In a match where the stakes were monumental, one moment of precision, one flash of composure, defined the future of Congolese football and reminded the world that African
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team produced one of the biggest upsets in European qualifying history, defeating Italy national football team 4–1 on penalties after a 1–1 draw to book their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The dramatic playoff final in Zenica saw Bosnia overturn an early deficit, outplay
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The DR Congo national football team secured a historic return to the FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 1–0 extra-time victory over Jamaica national football team in a high-stakes intercontinental playoff final in Guadalajara, Mexico. Defender Axel Tuanzebe emerged as the unlikely hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 100th minute
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced sweeping reforms to the continent’s football calendar, including the introduction of an African Nations League and the expansion of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from 24 to 28 teams, in a move set to redefine international football in Africa. CAF President Patrice