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Infantino’s retreat and football’s lingering governance problem
FIFA's abrupt retreat from selling a stake in its commercial operations to private investors exposes a deep, unresolved crisis over who truly owns and controls the future of…
The empty stands of WAFCON showcase neglect for women’s football in South Africa
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) should be a celebration of skill, resilience and the growing power of women’s football across the African continent. Instead, recent…
Football’s theatre of emotion, grievance and power
The World Cup delivered a full human theatre of football, from Cape Verde's exhilarating performances to generational shifts with Lamine Yamal's arrival and the possible…
Teams advancing to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16: A historic moment for African football
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, has reached the thrilling Round of 16. This edition marks a historic milestone for African football,…
Cape Verde is redrawing football’s map
Cape Verde's football team, the Blue Sharks, has emerged as a serious force on the global stage, challenging traditional hierarchies with their disciplined play and historic…
Beyond upsets: Africa’s new football maturity
The 2026 World Cup marks a historic moment for African football, with a record 10 teams participating and 9 advancing to the Round of 32. This article explores how the…
Odds on, Africa is showing up anyway
Despite significant challenges including visa bans and exorbitant prices for tickets and accommodation, African teams are making a powerful statement at the World Cup. This…
CAF strips Senegal of 2025 Afcon title and Morocco declared official champions
Senegal’s 2025 Afcon title has been revoked and awarded to Morocco following a landmark ruling on Tuesday. The Senegalese Football Federation is set to challenge the move at the…
Senegal survives chaos to claim African football glory
It was a night of grit and glory, a final that vanished from memory as it happened, only to be immortalised by the madness of its ending
Foot Africa: The leading digital platform for African football news and talent
Discover Foot Africa, the digital arena where African football is alive. Breaking news and the largest community of fans. What is Foot Africa? Foot Africa is a digital stadium…
African football needs more than faith to thrive
Janine van Wyk, who is two matches from becoming Africa’s most capped international footballer, says things must change for teams from the continent to achieve their true potential
Why Africa is standing still at the World Cup
With Mané and Salah absent, the semifinals seem as remote as ever, thanks to a glaring imbalance in development systems
African players ‘not respected’ in Ballon d’Or vote, says Eto’o
The Cameroonian insists that players from the continent are not recognised as much as players from western countries
Beyond game day
Ultras or extreme fans of football clubs in Morocco use their collective identity to push for social and political demands
The secret of North Africa’s football dominance
The CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup and Super Cup are are held by North African teams. What’s behind the region’s footballing dominance?