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FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding a suspended player in the 2-0 win over Lesotho on March 21 in Polokwane, in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player in the 2026 World […]
FIFA’s silence on the South Africa case, which fielded an ineligible player during the March qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, continues to draw reactions worldwide. The latest to react is South African lawyer and sports administrator, Rayond Hack. Raymond Hack, a South African lawyer and sports official, expressed his surprise at the delay by […]
Including goals from Steve Mounié and Andreas Hountondji, Benin thrashed Lesotho (4-0) this Tuesday in 2026 World Cup qualifying. The win brings the Cheetahs back to within three points of group leaders South Africa. For their part, Rwanda beat Zimbabwe 1-0. Benin is now just three points off top spot in Group C, which means […]
Nigeria and South Africa played out a 1-1 draw on Tuesday, on Matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The result further diminishes the Super Eagles’ chances of qualification. Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are slipping further away. Without Victor Osimhen, injured this weekend, the Super Eagles were held to a […]
Benin faces Lesotho on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 as part of matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Where can you watch the match live? Decisive match this Tuesday between Benin and Lesotho. The two teams face off tonight (8:00 p.m., GMT+1) at the Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, nicknamed “Le Félicia” in Côte d’Ivoire. A match […]
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has called on FIFA to rule quickly on a possible three-point deduction that could hit South Africa, who are accused of fielding an ineligible player during 2026 World Cup qualifying. Bafana Bafana face punishment after playing Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho in March, even though the midfielder was suspended for yellow-card accumulation. […]
South African winger Oswin Appollis expects a top-level clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday, on Matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers (African zone). The showdown will be played at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Still chasing their first World Cup since hosting the 2010 edition, Hugo Broos’s Bafana Bafana sit atop Group A […]
With three matchdays left in the qualifiers, several nations are already out of the running for the 2026 World Cup final tournament, with Togo, Congo, and Lesotho not taking part. Qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, currently taking place across all continents, has already seen more than 75 national teams eliminated, FIFA said on its […]
South Africa defeated Lesotho 3-0 on Friday in the 7th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, while Benin secured a 1-0 win over Zimbabwe. The Cheetahs of Benin earned a crucial victory in their bid for World Cup qualification, overcoming Zimbabwe at Ebimpé Stadium in Ivory Coast. Facing the Warriors in this Group C […]
Benin faces Zimbabwe this Friday at 5:00 p.m. (GMT+1) in the 7th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The starting elevens for both teams have been announced. Benin’s official lineup: Zimbabwe’s lineup:
Benin will face Zimbabwe this Friday, September 5, 2025, in the 7th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Where can you follow the match live? It’s a decisive clash this Friday between Benin and Zimbabwe. The two teams will meet tonight (5 p.m. local time, GMT+1) at the Ebimpé Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, […]
The African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup are in full swing. After Thursday’s matches, the 7th round continues this Friday with a packed schedule: no fewer than 14 games are on the menu across the continent. The day will kick off at 12:00 GMT with two matches: Somalia vs Guinea, and South Sudan vs […]
The South African national team will have to cope without two more key players ahead of their decisive 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Nigeria. Hanover center-back Ime Okon—whose father is Nigerian—and Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi have both been ruled out. To cover for these absences, head coach Hugo Broos has […]
The African Nations Championship (CHAN) final is now set. On Tuesday, Madagascar and Morocco booked their places in the competition’s last act. In Dar es Salaam, the Malagasy got the better of Sudan (1-0 a.e.t.) thanks to a decisive strike from TN Rakotondraibe in extra time, at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. In the other semifinal, Morocco […]
Madagascar secured its ticket to the CHAN 2025 final after its win over Sudan (1-0). A deserved victory for the Barea, who finished the match with 10 men. For the first time in its history, Madagascar will contest the final of the African Nations Championship. The Barea booked their place in the CHAN 2025 final […]
With a goal from Chiwendu Ihezuo in the second half, Nigeria overcame Botswana (1-0) on Thursday evening, in the group stage of the Women’s AFCON 2025. A valuable victory that propels the Super Falcons into the quarterfinals of the tournament. It’s the second consecutive victory for Nigeria at the Women’s AFCON 2025 taking place in […]
Zambia defeated Senegal (3-2) on Wednesday evening in the second round of group stages of the 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations. Host of the tournament, Morocco rallied after a victory against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The group stages of the 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations continued on Wednesday night with two matches […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant revaluation of cash prizes for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. This is without a doubt additional motivation for the teams that will animate the finals of the Women’s CAN 2025, beginning this Saturday in Morocco. The CAF has decided to raise […]
Discover the full schedule of the group stage of the Women’s AFCON 2025. The tournament will take place in Morocco, from July 5 to 26. Just two more days and the football world will buzz with the rhythm of Women’s AFCON 2025. The tournament will take place in Morocco, from July 5 to 26. 12 […]
The FIFA U20 World Cup 2025 group stage draw was held on Thursday, revealing challenging groupings for Africa’s representatives. Set to take place in Chile from September 27 to October 19, the tournament has now officially outlined the paths for each of the 24 teams. As host nation, Chile was drawn into Group A alongside […]
The 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Wednesday in Egypt with two Group A fixtures on the schedule: Egypt vs Sierra Leone and South Africa vs Tanzania. The group stage action rolls on, and host nation Egypt—who opened their campaign with a win over South Africa—will face Sierra Leone, who earned a draw […]
Namibia’s Minister of Agriculture, Mac-Albert Hengari, was arrested on Sunday April 27, 2025 for rape of a minor, a crime which is believed to date back to 2019. His arrest followed a complaint lodged in November 2024. On Tuesday, the Namibian presidency issued a statement announcing the dismissal of Mac-Albert Hengari, retroactive to April 23, […]
Namibia’s Minister of Agriculture has been dismissed after being accused of raping a 16-year-old girl five years ago. Mac-Albert Hengari was arrested on Saturday, suspected of attempting to bribe the victim, now 21, to withdraw her complaint, according to police authorities. The 59-year-old Hengari, who denies any involvement, appeared in court on Monday where his […]
Angola defeated Egypt 3–1 on Thursday during the second matchday of the Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations group stage. A crucial victory for the Palancas Negras, who secured their spot in the knockout stages. The group phase of the Women’s Futsal AFCON continued on Thursday with a decisive clash between Egypt and Angola. Having […]
In South Africa, Vice President Paul Mashatile was the target of an attempted assassination in Boksburg. The South African Vice President narrowly escaped an attempt on his life. He made the revelation on Sunday, April 20, 2025, during a press conference held as part of an official visit to the KwaSizabantu Mission in KwaZulu-Natal. His […]
On Monday March 24, Angola announced that it would no longer take part in the mediation of the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, a confrontation that is exacerbating security instability in eastern Congo. In an official statement, the Angolan presidency underlined the many efforts made by President João Lourenço, appointed […]
Zambia announced its first mpox-related death on Thursday, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases in the southern African country to 31. Health Minister Elijah Muchima said the victim was an eight-month-old infant who died in a health facility in the capital, Lusaka. “A thorough assessment was carried out to determine the cause of death, […]
The road to qualification for the 2026 World Cup intensifies in Africa with the resumption of the qualifiers this Monday, March 17. This fifth day promises to be crucial, as the teams battle it out for top spot in their groups, synonymous with direct qualification. For the first time, the African continent has nine guaranteed […]
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has admitted that the next two games in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be crucial for Bafana Bafana. However, he believes that the match against Benin could be less arduous due to one key factor. With just a few days to go before facing Lesotho (Friday) and then Benin […]
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, with forward Percy Tau making his return to the national team. As part of the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup, South Africa is set to play two key fixtures in March. The […]
