The kickoff of the African qualifiers for the FIFA 2026 World Cup promises a riveting series of duels. After Thursday’s intense clashes, a lineup of eleven exciting matches is set for Friday, November 17, 2023. Here are the results from yesterday’s showdowns:
In total, 30 players will vie for the prestigious title of Women’s Player of the Year, a record held by Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala, who claimed it for the fifth time at the last CAF Awards ceremony in July 2022 in Rabat, Morocco.
South Africa have unveiled their final roster for the first two days of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers scheduled for November. Following a preliminary list of 44 players, South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos, revealed the official list of the selected Bafana-Bafana for the November gathering, dedicated to the World Cup qualifiers in the African region.
While we await the announcement of the female nominees by CAF, here is the complete list of male nominees (in alphabetical order by Member Association):
Eritrea, which is actively participating in the qualifiers for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, has announced that it will not take part in the qualifying phase of the competition, as confirmed by the country’s football federation.
The 67th Ballon d’Or ceremony finally unveiled its winners at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris, France, on Monday night, and the outcome was nothing short of sensational. Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi claimed the highest honor, securing his eighth Ballon d’Or victory. Notably, Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen also made it into the top 10.
On Monday evening in Paris, Lionel Messi clinched the Ballon d’Or 2023 for the eighth time, setting an absolute record. It’s a well-deserved recognition for the ‘Pulga,’ who added another star to his constellation of achievements by winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
One month after the release of the FIFA ranking, FIFA announced a new ranking on Thursday, October 26, 2023, which maintained Ghana’s position at 60th in the world.
In an action-packed Wednesday evening, the Champions League 2023 continues to deliver exhilarating clashes, as eight matches are set to captivate football enthusiasts. Last night witnessed intense group-stage matches across Groups A to D, but the excitement is far from over with the marquee fixtures today.
Africa has become the first continent to officially announce the creation of a ‘Super League.’ Eventually named the African Football League, this competition is set to redefine the world of soccer, under the leadership of Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
