The pain of a World Cup exit never really fades. For Nigeria, it appears it has now turned into a legal and political battle far beyond the pitch. Weeks after losing to the Democratic Republic of Congo on penalties in a tense African qualification playoff, the Nigerian Football Federation has taken the matter to FIFA, […]
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As Africa counts down to another Africa Cup of Nations, a familiar frustration has resurfaced. This time, it comes straight from inside the Bafana Bafana camp. Assistant coach Helman Mkhalele has publicly questioned FIFA’s decision to allow clubs to hold on to players until just six days before the start of AFCON. The tournament kicks […]
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African national teams were plunged into panic this week after FIFA unexpectedly reduced the mandatory player release period for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. With the tournament in Morocco kicking off on 21 December, coaches say the late change has derailed months of planning and forced them into last minute reshuffles. A Decision That […]
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African football officials and supporters across the continent are expressing anger after FIFA approved a later release date for AFCON bound players, allowing clubs to hold onto their stars until 15 December. With the tournament in Morocco kicking off on 21 December, national teams say the decision throws weeks of planning into disarray. Why The […]
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Friday night in Africa’s elite club competitions delivered everything except goals for Mamelodi Sundowns. The reigning Premier Soccer League champions travelled to Algeria hoping to build on their bright CAF Champions League start. Instead, they walked away with a bruising reminder that travelling north on the continent is never a free ride. This was not […]
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South African football lived through a rollercoaster of emotions this weekend as both Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC walked away from their CAF Confederation Cup fixtures wondering what might have been. One team rescued a point at the death, while the other watched victory slip through their fingers in the final seconds. For local fans, […]
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For Mamelodi Sundowns, a trip to Algeria has never been a simple away day. Now add the twist of facing their former coach Rhulani Mokwena in front of MC Alger’s passionate supporters, and suddenly this CAF Champions League fixture feels a lot bigger than just group-stage points. South Africans have been buzzing about the reunion […]
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Kaizer Chiefs return to continental action this weekend, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. After a frustrating opening loss to Al Masry in their CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign, Amakhosi now welcome Egyptian giants Zamalek to the Peter Mokaba Stadium for a match that could shape their entire tournament trajectory. The mood among supporters […]
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South African football fans are bracing themselves for an unforgettable World Cup journey after FIFA officially confirmed the draw pots for the 2026 tournament. For the first time since hosting the global showpiece in 2010, Bafana Bafana will line up among the world’s best, and the draw could hand Hugo Broos’ men a blockbuster group […]
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Nigeria’s dream of returning to the FIFA World Cup has slipped away once again, and the pain is cutting even deeper this time. On a tense Sunday night at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, the Super Eagles fell 4-3 on penalties to a resilient DR Congo side in the CAF playoff final, marking their […]
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Cameroon’s World Cup hopes come down to one massive night in Rabat, and Marc Brys is making his message clear: leave the drama at home and bring the passion to the pitch. It’s been a turbulent buildup for the Indomitable Lions, but the stakes could not be higher. On Thursday evening, the five-time African champions […]
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Two of Africa’s biggest attacking stars, Victor Osimhen and Bryan Mbeumo, are about to step into a tight spotlight. Their countries, Nigeria and Cameroon, are both desperate for a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but there’s a twist that has football fans buzzing across the continent: only one of them can get closer […]
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