Keywords: African Football


FIFA president praises Morocco after impressive 2026 World Cup campaign

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Morocco's national football team following the conclusion of its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, praising the Atlas Lions for another historic performance on the global stage. In a message shared on his official social media account, Infantino thanked......

Senegal dismisses head coach Pape Thiaw as football federation prepares explanation

The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) has decided to part ways with national team head coach Pape Thiaw, bringing an end to his tenure in charge of the Lions of Teranga. The federation said further details regarding the decision and the future direction of the national team will be presented at a press......

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25 after breakthrough World Cup campaign

South African football is mourning the loss of international midfielder Jayden Adams, who has died at the age of 25, only weeks after representing his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement was made by South Africa's Ministry of Sport on Saturday. Authorities did not disclose the cause......

Atlas Lions Expected Back in Rabat After Historic Run at the 2026 World Cup

The Atlas Lions are set to return to Morocco following their remarkable campaign at the 2026 World Cup. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced that the national delegation will arrive at Rabat-Salé Airport late Saturday night into Sunday, July 12, around 1 AM, aboard a private flight......

AS FAR appoints Portuguese coach Pedro Soares Gonçalves to lead first team

Moroccan club AS FAR has appointed Portuguese coach Pedro Soares Gonçalves as the new head coach of its first team, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Rabat-based side. The club officially confirmed the arrival of Gonçalves on Thursday, with the Portuguese manager signing a......

Mohammed VI Football Academy strengthens Morocco’s long-term rise as a global football powerhouse

Morocco's sustained emergence among football's elite is the result of a long-term strategy centered on youth development, infrastructure investment and institutional continuity, with the Mohammed VI Football Academy playing a pivotal role in shaping the country's modern football ecosystem. That......

CAF launches bidding process to host the 2028, 2032 and 2036 Africa Cup of Nations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially opened the bidding process for the host rights of the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), inviting its 54 member associations to submit expressions of interest and formal candidature dossiers. The initiative marks......

Ismael Saibari Makes World Cup History with Three Consecutive Scoring Matches for Morocco

  Morocco’s Ismael Saibari has etched his name into football history after becoming the first Moroccan and the first African player to score in each of his first three FIFA World Cup appearances during the 2026 tournament. The 25-year-old midfielder continued his impressive form on Wednesday......

Africa secures record World Cup representation for the 2026 tournament

The FIFA World Cup has long been dominated by a group of national teams that consistently qualify across generations. Brazil remains the benchmark of global consistency, standing as the only country to have participated in every edition of the tournament since its creation. The South American side now......