The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held on Friday, December 5 at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, has set the stage for a historic edition of the tournament. The nine African nations already qualified now know their opponents for this expanded competition, which will feature 48 teams and be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Morocco made history on Sunday night, claiming its first ever U20 World Cup and handing Africa its second title in the competition’s history, following Ghana’s triumph in 2009
Botswana’s Busang Collen Kebinatshipi delivered a sensational performance on Thursday night, clinching gold in the men’s 400m final at the World Athletics Championships on Thursday, with a world-leading time of 43.53 seconds
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly condemned the racist abuse suffered by Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo during the Premier League opener at Anfield. He promised close monitoring and stronger deterrents against racism in football.
FC Lorient have announced the signing of Togolese midfielder Karim Dermane on a season-long loan from Belgian side Lommel SK, with no purchase option.
Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, officially reopened the newly renovated August 4 Stadium on Monday, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to revitalize its sports infrastructure.
Ghanaian forward André Ayew has officially ended his spell at Le Havre AC, the French Ligue 1 club confirmed on Friday.
What began as a Moroccan celebration ended in stunned silence at the Stade Olympique on Saturday night, as Nigeria’s Super Falcons staged one of the greatest comebacks in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) history to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 and claim their 10th continental title.
Chelsea delivered a commanding performance to secure a 3–0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup, with Cole Palmer stealing the show with two first-half goals.
In one of the most dramatic upsets in recent football history, Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal defeated reigning European champions Manchester City 4–3 in the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The match, played in New York, sent shockwaves through the football world—and featured a standout performance from African players.
