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The appointment of Omar Artan for the upcoming UEFA Super Cup continues to generate significant reactions on the African scene. The president of CAF, Patrice Motsepe, sees it as a major recognition of the Somali referee’s talent and a source of pride for the entire continent. The president of the African Football Confederation (CAF), Patrice […]
Denied entry to the United States while he was scheduled to officiate at the upcoming World Cup, Omar Artan received a triumphant welcome upon his return to Somalia. A strong show of support for the 34-year-old referee, whose reputation continues to grow on the international stage with his appointment to officiate the clash between PSG […]
The Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, selected for the 2026 World Cup, will not participate in the tournament after being denied entry to the United States at Miami airport. U.S. authorities cite national security concerns, while he disputes any involvement and denounces a decision linked to his nationality. The international Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, […]
Just a few days before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, an unexpected incident has disrupted the preparations of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan. Selected by FIFA to officiate during the tournament, he was allegedly turned away upon his arrival in the United States. Omar Abdulkadir Artan’s participation in the 2026 World Cup is […]
Abigael Kendi, a 19-year-old Kenyan, publicly shares her experience with a rare congenital malformation that was diagnosed during her adolescence and disrupts her daily life. Born with two uteri, two cervixes, two vaginas, and a single kidney, she has undergone seven surgeries without success, while facing chronic pain, medical constraints, and social stigmatization. Abigael Kendi, […]
The second day of the group stage of the U17 AFCON 2026 reshuffled the cards this Sunday. While Tanzania secured its spot in the knockout stage with a resounding victory over Angola, Senegal found renewed hope by dominating Ghana. Algeria, for its part, confirmed its ambitions against South Africa. The second day of the group […]
The Confederation of African Football has announced the date of the draw for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Divided into twelve groups, 48 national teams, including Benin, will compete for the 24 qualifying spots for the final tournament scheduled in East Africa. The countdown has begun for the qualifiers for the next Africa Cup of Nations. […]
As the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 approaches, Uganda is betting on openness by announcing visa-free entry for foreign visitors, with the aim of attracting supporters and tourists in large numbers. It’s a strong signal to the continent. In view of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, Uganda has decided to waive visa fees for […]
Solides et efficaces, les Harambee Stars du Kenya se sont largement imposés (3-0) contre la Grenade en match amical ce lundi, affichant de belles promesses à un an de la CAN 2027. Le Kenya a dominé Grenade (3-0), ce lundi, dans le cadre des FIFA Series 2026. Dès les premières minutes, les Harambee Stars ont […]
Lesotho and South Sudan secured their qualification after the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while several fixtures remain undecided ahead of the final return legs. The first round of the qualifiers has delivered its verdict. Following the return legs of the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations […]
The provisional results of Uganda’s presidential election place Yoweri Museveni well ahead in the vote, according to figures released by the National Electoral Authority (INE) overnight January 5–6, 2026. With more than 76% of valid votes, the incumbent president is in a strong position to win a seventh consecutive term. The tally covers results from […]
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is positioning himself as the leading candidate in the race for the presidential election scheduled for January 2026, with the aim of seeking a seventh consecutive term as head of the country. This outlook places the current head of state among Africa’s longest-serving leaders on the continent. At 79, Mr. Museveni […]
With a brace from Riyad Mahrez, Algeria comfortably beat Sudan (3-0) this Wednesday, on the occasion of the opening day of Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. That’s certainly a strong signal sent to the competition. The Algerian side crushed Sudan this Wednesday in the group stage of the 2025 AFCON. Opponents […]
Notably, Ademola Lookman scored in the second half as Nigeria defeated Tanzania (2-1) on Tuesday, on the opening day of the AFCON 2025 group stage. Off to a successful start for Nigeria at AFCON 2025. The Super Eagles picked up their three points after their victory over Tanzania. Against the very tenacious Taifa Stars, the […]
On the eve of AFCON 2025, Ugandan striker Melvyn Lorenzen says the Cranes are ready to give the favourites in Group C a hard time and to play the spoilers in Morocco. Ugandan striker Melvyn Lorenzen sent a clear message to the big names in Group C ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations: […]
Uganda’s national coach, Paul Put, criticized a decision that disrupts teams’ preparations a week before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after FIFA pushed back the release date for African internationals to December 15. Uganda’s coach, Paul Put, did not mince his words after FIFA’s decision to reduce the release period for […]
Melvyn Lorenzen and Timothy Awany were reportedly warned by their clubs that they risked contract termination if they answered the call-up to the Ugandan national team for AFCON 2025, a situation that has sparked outrage as FIFA demands the release of summoned players. Two Ugandan internationals, Melvyn Lorenzen and Timothy Awany, are reportedly under threat […]
Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi has named 53 players to begin preparations for AFCON 2025, with a strong presence from the domestic league and several key foreign-based players, ahead of a first showdown against Nigeria. Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi published an extended preliminary list of 53 players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Daily […]
The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed FEGUIFOOT’s appeal, definitively confirming Tanzania’s presence at AFCON 2025 despite the jersey number irregularity denounced by Guinea. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed the Guinean Football Federation (FEGUIFOOT), which was contesting Tanzania’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The appeal concerned an irregularity related […]
Uganda coach Paul Put sounded confident ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, saying his players will be ready to compete with Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Drawn into Group C, the Cranes will face Nigeria (three-time African champions), Tunisia — winners of the 2004 edition — and their neighbours Tanzania. A tough draw, but one […]
L’Ouganda a décroché son billet pour les seizièmes de finale de la Coupe du monde U17 2025 après sa victoire face à la France (1-0) ce mardi. L’Ouganda disputera également le second tour de la Coupe du monde U17 2025 qui se déroule au Qatar. Les cranes cadets ont décroché leur billet pour les seizièmes […]
Ugandan captain Khalid Aucho shows his confidence ahead of AFCON 2025, despite a tough group that includes Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania. Uganda’s national team captain, Khalid Aucho, has shown his team’s determination ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, scheduled to take place in Morocco from December 21. Drawn into a particularly strong group […]
Raila Odinga, leader of the Kenyan opposition, died on Wednesday, October 15, at the age of 80, following a heart attack that occurred in India, where he was receiving medical treatment. A former Prime Minister and five-time presidential candidate, he leaves behind the image of a tenacious statesman and a tireless defender of democracy in […]
Already eliminated, Rwanda intends to play spoiler against South Africa on Tuesday, to finish the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a positive note. Already eliminated from the race for the 2026 World Cup with 11 points in nine matches, Rwanda nevertheless has no intention of giving away its last game. The captain of the Amavubi, […]
