The Somali referee turned back at Miami Airport last week has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the 2026 Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg. This is what the decision means.
The partnership brings together Megapari and a global football icon whose influence continues to shape the game even after his playing career.
Ten African nations at the 2026 World Cup. A Somali referee banned from entering. Senegal searched on a tarmac. Fans unable to travel. And yet the players are here. Here is what this World Cup means and what it demands from African football.
Mexico vs South Africa opens the 2026 World Cup today at the Estadio Azteca. 80,000 fans. 16 years since Bafana were at a World Cup. Tshabalala scored against Mexico in 2010. Mofokeng is ready. Here is everything you need before kickoff.
South Africa open the 2026 World Cup today but many Africans across the continent are backing Mexico instead. Xenophobia, evacuations, a long history of hostility to migrants and a diplomatic crisis with the US explain why Bafana have not united the continent behind them.
The 2026 World Cup starts tomorrow. Ten African nations. The biggest continental contingent in history. Here is the morning-before state of play for each of them.
Senegal players were searched on the airport tarmac when they landed in the United States for the World Cup. Their luggage was turned out. Their bodies were scanned. Neither FIFA nor the US has explained it. The Artan story is three days old.
Africa's top referee in 2025, selected by FIFA and CAF for the 2026 World Cup, flew to Miami with a valid visa and was turned back at the airport. FIFA said it can't help. Somalia is on Trump's travel ban list. Here is the full story.
Ghana drew 1-1 with Wales in Cardiff. Yirenkyi scored on debut in the 66th minute. Koumas equalised in stoppage time. Ghana are winless in six. The World Cup starts in eight days. Here is the honest assessment.
Morocco beat Madagascar 4-0 in Rabat. Saibari scored twice in 24 minutes. Hakimi was absent. Ouahbi's first home match as coach. They face Norway on Sunday before opening against Brazil on June 13. Here is what this performance showed.
Senegal beat Tanzania 4-2 on penalties in the U-17 AFCON final after a 1-1 draw. Tanzania led from the 7th minute. Ibrahima Dione equalised in the 64th. Tanzania's Issa Chole won Player of the Tournament. Here is the full story.
Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic has built a possession-based system around Gouiri, Bensebaini and Ait-Nouri. They face Argentina, Austria and Jordan in Group J. Luca Zidane and Bensebaini are back in training. Here is the full picture.
Tanzania have reached their first U-17 AFCON final in history, beating Egypt on penalties. They face Senegal on June 2 in Rabat. One of the AFCON 2027 host nations is one win from continental youth glory. Here is the full story.
Bafana play Nicaragua tonight at 18h00 at the Orlando Amstel Arena. The Sundowns players are resting. The fringe players get their chance. Here is what Broos needs from South Africa's last match before the Azteca.
Hugo Broos named his final 26-man World Cup squad. Zwane is in at 36. Chaine beats Petersen for the third goalkeeper spot. Two uncapped players travel. Six were cut in the room. Here is every decision explained.
CAF fined Senegal coach Pape Thiaw and suspended Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi following the AFCON 2025 final incident. The disciplinary decisions have arrived weeks before both men go to the World Cup. Here is what it means.
