By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has announced that foreign-born players who previously snubbed invitations to represent Ghana will not be considered for the Black Stars’ squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during a recent appearance on TV3 in Accra, Okraku stated unequivocally that the
In a significant development in international football governance, Paris Saint-Germain president and beIN Media Group chairman Nasser Al-Khelaïfi has been fully acquitted by Switzerland’s Federal Supreme Court in a long-standing case concerning the allocation of FIFA World Cup television rights for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments in the Middle East and North Africa. The case
Morocco were crowned champions of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™️ after a dramatic 3–2 extra-time victory over Jordan at Lusail Stadium on Thursday night. The win marks another historic milestone for the Atlas Lions, who continue to make headlines in Qatar after their iconic semi-final finish at the 2022 FIFA World Cup™️. The final,
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Inter Miami CF have officially announced the contract extension of Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez, confirming he will remain with the club for the 2026 season. The 37-year-old forward played a pivotal role in the club’s historic 2025 campaign, helping Inter Miami lift multiple trophies and secure a place in the
Ecuadorian footballer Mario Pineida, aged 33, was tragically shot and killed on Wednesday in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The incident occurred in the Samanes area of the city, where Pineida was reportedly attacked by two individuals on motorcycles outside a shop. The attack also resulted in the death of another person and left a third individual injured.
In a no-holds-barred episode of *The Obi One Podcast*, former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel gave an explosive account of how he bypassed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to secure World Cup bonuses for the national team in 2018, citing deep-rooted corruption within the football body. Mikel revealed that the NFF repeatedly failed to
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Senegalese football supporters are confronting significant challenges following the U.S. government’s recent expansion of its travel ban, which now includes Senegal among the affected nations. This development raises concerns about the ability of fans to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches scheduled in the United States. The travel restrictions,
Nigeria’s most capped footballer, Ahmed Musa, has officially announced his retirement from international football, concluding a distinguished 15-year tenure with the Super Eagles. The 33-year-old forward made his debut for the national team in 2010 and has since become a pivotal figure in Nigerian football history. In a heartfelt statement shared on his social media
On December 16, 2025, the Trump administration announced an expansion of its travel restrictions, adding 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority to the list, effectively doubling the number of nations under U.S. travel and immigration limitations. Among the newly affected countries is Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), which now faces partial travel restrictions due to concerns
In their final warm-up match ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Egypt secured a 2–1 victory over Nigeria at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday evening. The match served as a crucial test for both teams as they fine-tuned their preparations for the upcoming tournament in Morocco. Both sides were without their