FIFA names 2026 World Cup officials as African omissions draw attention
FIFA has confirmed its match officials for the 2026 World Cup, but much of the reaction in Africa has focused on the big names left off the list....
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Motsepe welcomes corruption probe as AFCON final crisis deepens
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says he would welcome any investigation into corruption allegations after the row over Senegal losing the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco....
Villa take control as Forest hold firm in European quarter-final fallout
Aston Villa seized control of their tie at Bologna, while Nottingham Forest earned a key draw in Porto as Europe’s quarter-final first legs delivered early momentum shifts....
Slot says he still has full backing as Liverpool pressure rises
Arne Slot says he still feels strong support from Liverpool’s hierarchy and fans as the club tries to steady itself during a poor run of results....
Juventus extend Spalletti deal to 2028 in push for stability
Juventus have extended Luciano Spalletti’s contract until June 2028 as the club tries to lock in stability during the race for Champions League qualification....
El-Shenawy banned four matches after referee incident in Al Ahly draw
Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy has been suspended for four matches after a referee incident following the club’s 1-1 draw with Ceramica Cleopatra....
Kompany says Bayern have earned the right to be confident after win at Real Madrid
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany says his side have earned the right to feel confident after their 2-1 away win over Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final....
NPFL Matchday 33 tightens continental race as Ikorodu slip and Abia push on
NPFL Matchday 33 sharpened the race for continental places as Plateau United crushed Ikorodu City 4-1 and Abia Warriors beat Bayelsa United 1-0. The results damaged Ikorodu’s title push, lifted Plateau further from danger, and kept Abia within striking distance with five rounds left in a tightening run-in that now carries title, continental and relegation pressure....
Inter Lagos promotion to NPFL could reshape the Lagos football map
Inter Lagos have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League after a 1-1 draw with Smart City FC, but the bigger story is what that rise could mean for Lagos football. Founded in 2023, the club have moved quickly from a new project to a top-flight side, and their arrival could deepen the city’s presence, energy and local-club identity in the NPFL....
Arbeloa blames errors and refereeing as Real Madrid fall to Bayern in first leg
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa says key mistakes and disputed officiating decisions shaped his side’s 2-1 home loss to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final....