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Football

The beautiful game played in Africa. News, events, results, analysis, statistics, profiles, colour stories and more, from across the continent.

Bundesliga Wrap, Matchday 25 – Vulnerable Bayern draw against Leverkusen at the Allianz

By Sammy Wejinya League leaders Bayern Munich added a point to their eight-point lead at the summit of the 2021-22 Bundesliga standings after they were held to a 1-1 draw by third-placed Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Niklas Sule netted the opener for...

Bundesliga Preview Week 25 – All to play for as Bayern take on third...

By Sammy Weijinya The clock is ticking fast as with 10 rounds to go, the 2021-22 German Bundesliga season is gradually nearing the finale.The biggest game of this matchday goes down at Allianz Arena as league leaders, Bayern Munich entertain...

FIFA/UEFA suspend Russian clubs and national teams from all competitions

Following the initial decisions adopted by the FIFA Council and the UEFA Executive Committee, which envisaged the adoption of additional measures, FIFA and UEFA have today decided together that all Russian teams, whether national representative teams or club teams,...

Bundesliga – Sane sends Bayern clear

By Sammy Wejinya Bayern Munich have extended their lead at the top of the German Bundesliga standings to eight points following their 1-0 win at 10th placed Eintracht Frankfurt. Leroy Sane's goal on 71 minutes was enough to ensure the Bavarians...

Bureau of the FIFA Council takes initial measures with regard to war in Ukraine

First and foremost, FIFA would like to reiterate its condemnation of the use of force by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. Violence is never a solution and FIFA expresses its deepest solidarity to all people affected by what...

FIFA expresses hope for rapid cessation of hostilities and peace in Ukraine

FIFA Council approves 72nd FIFA Congress agenda which will take place in Doha, Qatar, on 31 March 2022FIFA Annual Report published with financial statements for 2021 and the budget for 2023 FIFA condemns the use of force by Russia in...

Florian Wirtz – one of the Bundesliga’s most exciting talents

A goal-filled Sunday rounded out Matchday 23 as FC Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig cruised to big wins. Once again, the Bundesliga matchday was the highest scoring of all top European leagues, providing excitement, action and surprises...

FIFA President hails “beauty of football” at thrilling conclusion to Schools’ Cup in Kinshasa 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended a stunning final day of the African School Champions Cup in Kinshasa, lauding “the beauty of football” and previewing a strong future for a tournament prioritising education and social development through football. Morocco won...

DR Congo boys and Morocco girls lift African Schools Champions Cup

It was a massive boost for African football development Sunday as hosts,  DR Congo defeated Senegal 3-1 and Morocco's impressive girls team beat South Africa 1-0 in a hard fought game as both emerged Champions of Africa for...

African Schools Cup magic: the skills, the pride and the goals

Youth Football talent and lots of goals were centre stage at Stade des Martyrs  in  Kinshasa, as the African Schools Champions cup got off to a great start on Saturday, February 19, 2022. The event was organised by FIFA to...
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