Browsing: African Football

South Africa’s stalled VAR project has become an open government-federation confrontation after Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he demanded R13 million back from SAFA, with the association requesting 21 days to respond.

Ghana will face Ecuador while South Africa meet Chinese Taipei as the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 intercontinental play-off preliminary phase begins to take shape.

Cape Verde have promoted Humberto Bettencourt from Bubista’s backroom team, choosing continuity as the Blue Sharks prepare for AFCON qualifying.

Patrick Vieira has been appointed Senegal head coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw as the Lions of Teranga begin a new cycle after their 2026 World Cup exit.

Rangers International and Rivers United have learned their opening opponents in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, with first-leg ties scheduled for 4–6 September.

Cameroon stunned hosts Morocco 3–1 on penalties after a 0–0 draw over 120 minutes to book their place in the WAFCON 2026 final.

Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Côte d’Ivoire defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP, adding an AFCON winner and Champions League-tested centre-back to their squad.

CAF is considering a new U17 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations from 2027, potentially creating another continental stage for Africa’s teenage female footballers.

Former Super Eagles coach Jo Bonfrere has delivered a stinging assessment of Nigerian football after major setbacks for the Flying Eagles and Super Falcons.

Nigeria’s WAFCON title defence is over, a new African champion is guaranteed, and the Super Falcons must now fight through the repechage route to keep their 2027 World Cup hopes alive.