The 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations commenced in grand style on Sunday, December 21, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. The opening ceremony featured electrifying performances by international music sensations, including French Montana, Davido, L’Artiste, and Jaylann, captivating a global audience and setting the tone for Africa’s premier football tournament.
Political commentator and MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid has sharply criticized FIFA’s decision to award U.S. President Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize*, calling it a “fake” accolade from a “corrupt organization” desperate to curry favour with the U.S. In a viral interview on “The Breakfast Club” podcast aired December 9, 2025, Reid did not
Report compiled by Tayo Salaam, Snr. Correspondent, United Kingdom Introduction Africa’s most populous nation Nigeria will miss back-to-back World Cups after failing to qualify at the second attempt for the 2026 tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico, with Egypt, Senegal, South Africa, Ghana, Cape Verde, Morocco, Cote D’ivoire, Algeria and Tunisia qualified to represent
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes that while the new system expedites visa interviews for ticket holders, it does not guarantee U.S. entry. By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York In anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the U.S. government has introduced the “FIFA Prioritized Appointment Scheduling
Canada’s U-17 men’s national soccer team continued their impressive run at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, securing a 0-0 draw against France on Saturday at Aspire Zone Pitch 5 in Doha. The result keeps the young Canadians unbeaten in Group K and on the cusp of advancing to the knockout stage for the
Football thrives on trust. Fans believe that the 90 minutes on the pitch reflect skill, strategy, and fair competition. But what happens when the people meant to safeguard that fairness—the referees—are compromised? Turkey recently dropped a bombshell that has sent ripples across the global football community. After a five-year investigation, the Turkish Football Federation revealed
FIFA’s consideration to hold the Club World Cup every two years after 2029, as reported by The Guardian, signals a major shift in football’s global competitive structure. While the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) frames it as a response to climate change and a congested calendar, the proposed move raises significant questions: Is this