By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York The Democratic Republic of Congo and Jamaica are set to meet at Estadio Azteca on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in a decisive Intercontinental Playoff final for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The winner-take-all encounter will determine which nation secures one of the final berths in the expanded
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Germany edged Ghana 2-1 in a tense international friendly in Stuttgart on Monday night, with substitute Deniz Undav netting a dramatic 88th-minute winner to seal victory after a hard-fought contest. The hosts looked to be heading for a frustrating draw after Ghana’s second-half resurgence, but Undav’s late intervention ensured Germany closed
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Amnesty International has issued a stark warning ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, cautioning that millions of fans could face a climate of fear, repression, and potential rights violations during the tournament across North America. In its report, “Humanity Must Win: Defending rights, tackling repression at the 2026 FIFA World
Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada FIFA has canceled thousands of hotel room reservations in Vancouver ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in a move that has surprised the hospitality sector and raised fresh questions about tournament logistics. According to industry reports, FIFA released between 70% and 80% of its previously reserved hotel inventory in Vancouver,
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Patrice Motsepe has revealed plans to expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to 28 teams, a move set to significantly reshape the continent’s flagship tournament and increase pressure on future host nations. Under the proposed structure, the competition would feature seven groups of four teams, marking a major shift from
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Tottenham Hotspur have dismissed Igor Tudor after just 44 days in charge, following a disastrous run of results that plunged the club into a relegation battle. The decision comes after a sequence of poor performances, with Spurs managing just one win in seven matches under the Croatian, leaving them dangerously close
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The Confederation of African Football has reaffirmed that Morocco will host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with CAF President Patrice Motsepe publicly dismissing speculation that South Africa could replace the North African nation. Motsepe made CAF’s position clear amid growing uncertainty over hosting arrangements, emphasizing continuity and commitment
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The Senegal national football team publicly displayed the Africa Cup of Nations trophy ahead of their international friendly against Peru national football team, in a symbolic show of defiance amid an ongoing dispute with Confederation of African Football over the tournament’s official outcome. The pre-match ceremony saw Senegalese players parade the
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The Austria national football team delivered a dominant performance to thrash the Ghana national football team 5–1 in an international friendly, exposing defensive frailties and underlining their attacking efficiency. Austria took control early and never looked back, capitalizing on Ghana’s vulnerabilities to secure a comprehensive victory on home soil. The hosts
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Bruno Fernandes has dismissed the idea of pressure surrounding Portugal national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup, insisting that growing expectations should be seen as motivation rather than a burden. Portugal are increasingly being mentioned among the favorites for global success, but Fernandes believes the squad must channel that