FIFA Approves AFCON 2027 Dates As East Africa Prepares For Historic Tournament
FIFA has approved the dates for AFCON 2027, with Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania set to co-host the tournament from June 19 to July 17, 2027....
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Gabon halts FEGAFOOT election as FIFA and CAF watch closely
Gabon’s sports minister, Paul Ulrich Kessany Zategwa, has announced the suspension of the electoral process for the presidency of the Gabonese Football Federation, turning a routine federation vote into a governance test that now carries regional and international attention. The government says the move is part of a wider effort to clean up sports administration, while FIFA and CAF have been formally notified and their response is awaited....
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....
Infantino says Iran will play World Cup matches in US as scheduled
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Iran will still play their 2026 World Cup group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite recent uncertainty around travel, safety, and calls for a venue shift....
FIFA Opens Ethics Proceedings Against FECOFOOT President Jean-Guy Mayolas And Two Officials
FIFA has opened ethics proceedings against FECOFOOT president Jean-Guy Mayolas and two senior officials over alleged financial irregularities involving FIFA funds. The case adds to growing pressure after reports that a court in Brazzaville convicted the same officials in a separate criminal matter....
Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Rest with FIFA, Says NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko
Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), revealed that Nigeria's World Cup qualification hopes now rest with FIFA following a protest against DR Congo for allegedly fielding ineligible players....
Sepp Blatter Supports Fans Boycotting 2026 World Cup in the US Over Security Concerns
Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter has expressed support for fans boycotting the 2026 World Cup in the US due to security concerns, following the comments of Swiss anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth....
FIFA to Deduct 3 Points From South Africa Over Ineligible Player — Boost for Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes
FIFA set to dock South Africa 3 points for fielding an ineligible player, potentially reshaping Nigeria’s World Cup qualification group....
Real Madrid Edge Dortmund 3-2 in Club World Cup Quarterfinal Thriller
Kylian Mbappe scored the winner and Courtois made a 99th-minute save as Real Madrid edged Dortmund 3-2 in a breathtaking Club World Cup quarterfinal....
Messi’s Free-Kick Magic Lifts Inter Miami Over Porto in Club World Cup Thriller
Lionel Messi’s stunning free-kick inspired Inter Miami’s dramatic 2-1 win over Porto, securing a historic first Club World Cup victory for an MLS team....