When the Bafana Bafana of South Africa took to the iconic Estadio Azteca for their first World Cup match in 16 years against Mexico in the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026, an unprecedented level of domestic representation was on display, with a staggering 87 per cent of Hugo Broos’ squad plying […]
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Football kits have come a long way, now sitting at the intersection of commercialisation and fashion, with design, culture, politics and history all informing what a uniform means. Like all tournaments, World Cup kits are part of the visual identity that makes the franchise what it is, and they remain about the only thing withstanding […]
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It’s just seven days into the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, but it already feels as though the 23rd edition of the global tournament has been going on much longer. Being an expanded 48-team Mundial, the first of its kind, this World Cup has so far witnessed a series of […]
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In what was their World Cup debut, the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde held European champions and tournament favourites Spain to a goalless draw in the Group H opener of the ongoing 2026 World Cup in North America. Entering the tournament as the third-smallest country ever to reach the men’s World Cup, Cape Verde […]
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The Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire overcame a stubborn Ecuador side, as substitute Amad Diallo’s late goal secured a winning start that takes them level on points with Germany at the top of Group E after the first round of games in the group. The win also ended Ecuador’s 19-game unbeaten streak coming into the tournament. […]
As we near the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, the hope of many African enthusiasts is a better campaign for the continent than the Qatar 2022 edition, where the Atlas Lions did one better for the continent by finishing fourth. With 10 African nations in the 48-team expanded tournament, […]
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Omar Artan’s shocking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been followed by a swift return to football’s biggest stage, with UEFA appointing the Somali official to referee this year’s Super Cup clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. The 34-year-old had been selected among the referees for the World Cup and was […]
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When FIFA officially announced that the United Bid of the United States of America, Canada and Mexico had won the rights to host the 2026 World Cup on the eve of Russia’s 2018 edition, the prevailing sentiment was one of unity across borders. “Hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a rare and important […]
It’s always a rare honour and opportunity for a footballer to make their country’s World Cup squad. This is even more so for a young talent, which in most cases is a huge gamble for any coach. Nonetheless, the selection of such youngsters among the elite only further emphasises the quality they already possess and […]
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A season after Remo Stars negotiated their way into the pantheon of Nigerian football by winning their maiden Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, the Sky Blue Stars have come crashing all the way down to the Nigeria National League. It had been a season-long fight for survival for the defending champions, but their […]
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria booked their place in the Unity Cup final with a composed 2-0 win over the Warriors of Zimbabwe at The Valley stadium in London, courtesy of a brace from debutant Femi Azeez. With several regulars absent, Eric Chelle handed opportunities to fringe players and first-timers, yet the performance never […]
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Arthur Okonkwo’s long-awaited first invitation to the Super Eagles has emerged as the biggest talking point after Eric Chelle released his squad for the upcoming Unity Cup and international friendlies in Europe. The Wrexham shot-stopper and former Arsenal academy product receives his first Super Eagles call-up since formalising his switch of allegiance to Nigeria. […]
