Several African footballers have been nominated for awards at the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with players from Morocco, Senegal, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire and Algeria featuring among the nominees. The nominations include contenders for the Men’s Young Talent of the Year and Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year awards. African nominees for Men’s Young Talent of the…
With a Somali referee being denied entry into the US, and the surge of online racist abuse after 2026 World Cup matches, racism and exclusion in football are once again in the news. Overt anti-Black racism in football is well reported and researched. Less visible but important structural issues remain little scrutinised, though. The 2026…
Cape Verde’s football team have been welcomed home by tens of thousands of elated supporters following a historic run at the World Cup. The Blue Sharks flew into the capital city, Praia, on Sunday, having been knocked out of the tournament after a thrilling match against reigning champions Argentina. Jubilant fans transformed the airport’s grounds…
Dakar — As millions of fans prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, six celebrated African footballers are calling time on polio, urging the continent to unite and kick the disease out of Africa. In partnership with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the football legends launch the “Kick Out Polio” campaign, rallying families,…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in collaboration with FIFPro, is conducting player-focused educational workshops as part of the legacy activities for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024 (WAFCON). The initiative, which kicked off on 1st July 2025, with FIFPro representatives and CAF Women’s Football Development officials meeting with each team in their respective…
Footballers Diogo Jota and André Silva have been honoured by their family, friends and teammates at a joint funeral in Portugal on Saturday. Jota, 28, was laid to rest alongside his brother, Silva, 25, after they died in a car crash on Thursday. Jota’s teammates Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson were seen carrying floral…
