The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a record 46 match officials who will oversee the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to take place in Morocco from July 5 to 26, 2024.
An Air India aircraft bound for London’s Gatwick Airport crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday morning, according to initial reports. The flight, numbered AI171, was carrying more than 100 passengers and crew members at the time of the incident.
Ghanaian citizens will no longer require visas to travel to Morocco. The move comes after a new bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which has expanded to feature 32 teams, will take place from June 14 to July 13 across various cities in the USA. Four African clubs will represent the continent in this prestigious competition.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on June 4, 2025, introducing new travel restrictions for nationals of 19 countries. While citing national security concerns, the policy includes important exemptions for athletes and diplomats—particularly those traveling to the United States for internationally significant sporting events.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the official list of referees selected for the upcoming 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), which will take place in East Africa
Elected as the head of FECAFOOT in 2021, Eto’o’s tenure has been marred by criticism from both detractors and some within the organization. His relationship with the Ministry of Sports has also been tense, leading to what many describe as a ‘cold war.’
The Liberia Football Association (LFA) President, Mustapha Raji, has raised concerns about the challenges facing the national football team ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this month, as reported by the Liberian newspapers.
The road to the Africa Cup of Nations begins next week as the qualifying rounds kick off. A total of 24 matches are slated for the first matchday, marking the commencement of the AFCON 2025 Qualifiers.
Nigerian Afrobeat star Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, has established the Burna Boy Football Academy. The first training centers of this academy are located in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt.
