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Africa: CAF Brings Together Africa’s Biggest Women’s Football Stars for Second ‘Stars Spotlight’ Webinar Ahead of TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Morocco 2026

eriinfo.com6 days ago03 mins

With just over a week to go before the kick-off of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2026, the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) will host the second edition of its exclusive ‘Stars Spotlight’ Webinar Series, bringing together some of the continent’s biggest names in Women’s Football. The English-language webinar will…

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Africa: Hassan Hails Growing African Football Ahead of Australia Clash

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan believes his side’s experience against African opposition has prepared them well for Friday’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 meeting with Australia. The Pharaohs face the Socceroos looking to extend their unbeaten run in the tournament after progressing from Group G with a draw against Belgium, victory over New Zealand…

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Africa: Shalulile Leaves Lasting Mark On African Club Football After Sundowns Exit

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago05 mins

Namibian international, Peter Shalulile has officially brought his time at Mamelodi Sundowns to an end, closing a successful six-year spell that saw him establish himself as one of the leading forwards in African club football. The lethal goal poacher leaves the African champions after scoring 136 goals in all competitions and helping the club win…

Islamic centre brings joy through World Cup watch parties | Football

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago01 mins

NewsFeed At an Islamic centre in Washington DC, World Cup watch parties are giving many worshippers far from home a place to cheer on African and Muslim teams pursuing football history. Published On 30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Police dress up as World Cup mascots to arrest drug suspect and “diehard football fan” in Peru

eriinfo.com1 month ago03 mins

Two Peruvian police officers disguised as World Cup mascots Clutch and Maple helped to arrest a suspected drug dealer in Lima, the latest in a series of law enforcement operations in the country involving officers using creative costumes to apprehend accused criminals. Col. Carlos Alcántara, head of the Green Squadron — a unit that combats…

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Africa: World Cup 2026 – the Real Story of the Resilient African Migrants Reshaping Global Football

eriinfo.com1 month ago012 mins

Global football body Fifa is branding the World Cup 2026 – and global football in general – as a celebration of inclusivity and diversity. It’s presented as a harbinger of peace and hope, and even somehow a saviour of African migrants who drown while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea. The humanitarian posturing should not…

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Africa: From Firefights to Football Matches – Life On a UN Peacekeeping Frontline

eriinfo.com1 month ago07 mins

Night has fallen over the town of Zémio, in the east of the Central African Republic. In a few hours, the December 2025 presidential election is due to take place, but the rebels of the “Azande Ani Kpi Gbe” (AAKG) militia have launched an offensive to seize the city and derail the polls. The Senegalese…

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African Club Association President Hersi Said – CAF Interclub Football Competitions Stronger Than Ever

eriinfo.com2 months ago010 mins

African Club Association (ACA) President Hersi Said has hailed the record prize money and solidarity fund introduced by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) to assist clubs competing in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup. He says the increased participation of teams and the investment in the club football ecosystem on…

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Africa: Star-Studded Refugee Football Team Takes the Pitch for UN

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

A symbolic team of famous footballers with first hand experience of life as a refugee was announced on Tuesday by UNHCR, just weeks ahead of the world’s biggest sporting event – the FIFA Men’s World Cup. The Gamechanging Team vividly highlights what is possible when displaced people condemned to a life on the run through…

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Africa: A Football World Cup Is a Global Cultural Exchange. How Will That Work in Trump’s America?

eriinfo.com2 months ago012 mins

The most culturally diverse men’s football World Cup in history is taking place in the United States at a time when foreign nationals feel less and less welcome in the country. The 2026 competition kicks off on 11 June with games in Canada, Mexico, and the US. The US will host by far the largest…