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

Strong global broadcast platform in place for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia &...

Following the completion of several deals in Asia, FIFA is pleased to announce that it has put in place a global network of broadcast partners for the biggest ever FIFA Women’s World Cup™. Recently-completed free-to-air deals include Japan with NHK...

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Meet the officiating African referees

In the FIFA Women's World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand, 12 of the match officials hail from Africa. 11 are women. Their diversity is a testament to Africa's rising prominence in global football. By Joel Omotto, bird story...

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: The African players to watch

The World Cup features four teams from the continent: Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, and Morocco. These teams have brought top players to the tournament, including Asisat Oshaola, Barbara Banda, Refiloe Jane, and Ghizlane Chebbak. Joel Omotto, bird story agency, Auckland The...

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: What do you know about the 4 teams carrying...

The FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is currently underway with 32 participating nations. Africa has four representatives in the tournament: Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, and Morocco. Let's take a closer look at each team's profile. Joel...

Football Clubs globally receive share of over USD 200m in FIFA World Cup 2022™...

Following the most successful FIFA World Cup™ ever, 440 clubs from 51 member associations across all six confederations will benefit from the FIFA Club Benefits Programme (CBP) by receiving a share of the revenue for the release of players...

FIFA and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) formalise relations with landmark Memorandum...

Football’s global governing body FIFA and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further develop their long-standing working relationship. The long-term agreement will lead to both organisations working closely with those forcibly displaced...

The phenomenal rise of Victor Osimhen

The Nigerian football player is making waves in the Italian league, setting new records and breaking old ones. With European clubs already expressing interest, he is expected to be the focus of attention during the upcoming summer transfer window. Bonface...

Musa Bility’s Ten years FIFA Ban upheld by CAS

The 10 years FIFA ban imposed on former Liberian FA president Musa Hassan Bility has been upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) which dismissed by appeal against Fifa with respect to the decision of the...

The Bundesliga: A rollercoaster season of thrilling twists and turns

Bundesliga’s top honors, coveted top-four positions, and nail-biting relegation battles are currently experiencing unprecedented levels of competition. As the season edges close to an end, the forthcoming fixtures promise to deliver even more enthralling and high-pressure action. The Bundesliga is...

Delron Buckley named DSC Arminia Bielefeld South Africa ambassador

DSC Arminia Bielefeld has appointed Delron Buckley as its first ever club ambassador. In his new role, the popular South-African former International will help to promote DSC Arminia`s name, traditions and values throughout the country. Buckley scored 15 goals...
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