Ivory Coast Secures Africa's First Win at 2026 World Cup
Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 at the 2026 World Cup, with Amad Diallo scoring in the 90th minute. This is Africa's first win in the tournament.
Category : Football
Nigerians in Canada Back Black Stars at World Cup
Thousands of Nigerians in Canada join Ghanaian supporters to cheer the Black Stars in their World Cup opener against Panama, following Morocco's impressive draw with Brazil.
FIFA to Pay Full Fee to Somali Referee Omar Artan
FIFA confirms Somali referee Omar Artan, denied US entry for World Cup duty, will receive full tournament fee despite not officiating.
N Effect, Balmoral Target Global Boxing Championship for Nigeria
N Effect Mode and Balmoral Promotions reaffirm commitment to Nigerian boxing, presenting WBO Africa belts to champions Godday Appah, Basit Adebayo, and Taiwo Agbaje in Lagos.
FIFA to Pay Somali Referee Full World Cup Fee Despite US Ban
FIFA will pay Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan his full World Cup fee even though he was denied entry into the United States to officiate at the tournament.
CAF Message to Egypt, Tunisia, Cote d'Ivoire Before World Cup
CAF released a statement for Egypt, Tunisia, and Cote d'Ivoire as they aim for their first World Cup knockout stage appearance.
CAF Praises Ayyoub Bouaddi After Morocco-Brazil Draw; Arsenal Linked
CAF praised Moroccan teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi after his stellar performance in Morocco's 1-1 World Cup draw with Brazil. Arsenal are among clubs interested.
African Teams Unite Against UEFA Chief's Remarks
All 10 African nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joined by other countries, issued a joint statement rejecting UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin's comments that some matches are 'completely uninteresting.'
FIFA WC row deepens as 13 Federations condemn UEFA Chief
A coalition of 13 football associations from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean condemned UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin for remarks that many World Cup matches are 'uninteresting.'
Morocco FA Refuses to Host African Tournaments After AFCON Saga
Morocco's football federation announces it will no longer bid to host African competitions following the disputed 2025 AFCON final, where Senegal was stripped of the title.
FIFA to Pay $100,000 to Referee Omar Artan After US Denial
FIFA has agreed to pay African referee Omar Artan his full entitlement of $100,000 after he was denied entry to the US for the 2026 World Cup, ending his dream of officiating at the tournament.
England Squad Sheltered From Tornado at World Cup Base
England's World Cup squad was forced to take cover after a severe tornado warning hit Kansas City, with 80 mph winds and flying debris posing a deadly threat.
Rooney Names Three Favorites for 2026 World Cup
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has named England, France, and Spain as his top three favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Pop Cola Shows Up for Nigeria in Portugal Friendly
Pop Cola used perimeter LED advertising during Nigeria's friendly against Portugal, showing support for the Super Eagles and reinforcing its brand presence on every Nigerian screen.
South Africa Captain Reacts to World Cup Defeat Against Mexico
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams expressed heartbreak after Bafana Bafana lost 2-0 to Mexico in their World Cup opener, with two red cards. He lamented lack of African support.
Yaya Toure Becomes Head Coach of Slovan Bratislava
Ivorian football legend Yaya Toure has been named head coach of Slovakian club Slovan Bratislava, signing a three-year contract in his first senior coaching role.
Blatter: FIFA Must Not Compromise Football Universality
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter warns the world football body not to compromise the sport's universality, citing the denial of Somali referee Omar Artan entry to the US for the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA Orders Egypt to Remove Stars from Jersey Before Belgium Clash
FIFA has instructed Egypt to remove the seven stars from their World Cup jersey, representing AFCON titles, ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against Belgium.
Cat Predicts Brazil vs Morocco 2026 World Cup Match
Nimbus Pronos, the mysterious cat, predicts a draw between Brazil and Morocco in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C opener at MetLife Stadium.
Ghana Blasts FIFA Over Partey Visa Refusal
Ghana's sports minister berates FIFA for poor handling of Thomas Partey's visa denial by Canada, which will cause him to miss the World Cup opener against Panama.
Ex-PSG Coach Giresse Predicts African Semi-finalist at 2026 WC
Former PSG coach Alain Giresse backs Senegal to reach the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, highlighting Africa's growing strength. Nigeria's Shehu agrees.
Thomas Partey Denied Canada Visa, Misses World Cup Opener
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry into Canada, ruling him out of the World Cup opener against Panama due to visa complications.
England Hit by Equipment Theft Ahead of Croatia Clash
England's World Cup preparations disrupted after training equipment, including boots and match balls, stolen in Kansas City. Police investigate.
Hearn Reveals Secret Clause in Fury-Joshua Deal
Eddie Hearn confirms Fury vs Joshua will be in UK, not promoted by Dana White's Zuffa Boxing. Wembley likely host.
England Robbed in World Cup Security Scare Before Croatia
England's World Cup preparations hit by theft of equipment including Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham's boots in Kansas City. Police investigate, one arrested.
Balogun Powers US to Biggest World Cup Win Since 1930
Folarin Balogun scored twice as the United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener, securing the team's biggest victory margin in 96 years.
Portugal 2-1 Nigeria: Conceição Stunner Decides Friendly
Portugal defeated Nigeria 2-1 in a friendly, with Francisco Conceição scoring a stunning winner. Akor Adams equalized for Nigeria after Pedro Neto's opener.
Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe Lead World Cup 2026 Chase
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, football icons Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappe emerge as frontrunners in the quest for glory. The tournament promises intense competition and historic moments.
Super Eagles Show Promise in Portugal Defeat Despite 2-1 Loss
Nigeria's Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Portugal but impressed with resilience, tactical discipline, and promising performances from Akor Adams and Alex Iwobi's 100th cap.
Super Eagles Second Top Team Missing 2026 World Cup
Nigeria's Super Eagles have become the second highest-ranked team that will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the latest FIFA rankings.
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