South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has declared that he does not want the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during an interview with Radio 947 in Johannesburg, McKenzie accused Nigeria of attempting to undermine South Africa’s qualification campaign. The comment comes amid growing…
Africa will have strong representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as nine African countries have officially secured their tickets to the global football showpiece, with one more team still in contention through the intercontinental playoff. The confirmed nine African countries going to the 2026 World Cup are: South Africa Egypt Keep up with the…
Qatar appeared at the 2022 World Cup as tournament hosts, but the 2026 edition is their first via the qualification route. Published On 14 Oct 202514 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Qatar qualified for football’s 2026 World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates…
Five countries including the continental powerhouses Senegal, Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire as well as potential debutants Benin and Gabon will battle on Tuesday night for the final three places from the African qualifying groups for next year’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Three teams will vie for supremacy in Group C…
Tunisia wrapped up an exceptional FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifying campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Namibia 3-0 in Rades on Monday to finish with 28 points out of a possible 30. The Carthage Eagles, coached by Sami Trabelsi, dominated Group H from start to finish, ending their campaign unbeaten and without conceding a single goal…
Portugal maintain winning record in qualifying despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s second-half penalty miss against Ireland. Published On 11 Oct 202511 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Portugal’s Ruben Neves scored a stoppage-time goal to snatch a 1-0 win over Ireland, which preserved Portugal’s 100 percent record in World Cup qualifying Group…
France beat Azerbaijan 3-0 on Friday to edge closer to qualifying for FIFA 2026 World Cup, but Kylian Mbappe injured. Published On 11 Oct 202511 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Kylian Mbappe will miss Monday’s qualifier in Iceland, where France could book their ticket to the 2026 World Cup,…
The Gambia on Sunday lost to Guinea Bissau 2-0 in their opening match of the 2025 WAFU A U-17 Cup of Nations played at the Stade Mamadou Konateh. The Baby Scorpions made an astonishing start to the match and contained Guinea Bissau in the midfield, crafting several goal scoring opportunities. Bisenty Mendy could have opened…
Africa’s group qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup conclude over the next week, providing seven more finalists for the tournament in North America. With two rounds of group matches still to be played, Morocco and Tunisia are already guaranteed top place in their respective groups, while the identity of the seven other group winners, all…
South Africa coach Raymond Mdaka sat down with SAFA to discuss his side’s campaign at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile that kicks-off on Monday night against France. South Africa are the reigning COSAFA and African champions. Coach, this is the big one. First of all, let’s start with you personally. What does it…
