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Nigerian Referee Joseph Odey Ogabor Selected for DR Congo vs Equatorial Guinea AFCON Qualifier
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Nigerian Referee Joseph Odey Ogabor Selected for DR Congo vs Equatorial Guinea AFCON Qualifier

The Confederation of African Football has appointed Nigerian official Joseph Odey Ogabor to referee the 2027 AFCON qualifying matchday one clash between DR Congo and Equatorial Guinea. Ogabor takes charge of a crucial fixture as both nations start their continental qualification journey.

23 Sept 2026
Africa Cup of NationsDR CongoEquatorial Guinea
Ceferin: FIFA’s Broken Trust Demands More Than Symbolic Gestures
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Ceferin: FIFA’s Broken Trust Demands More Than Symbolic Gestures

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin delivered a blunt assessment of FIFA’s governance crisis, declaring trust in world football remains irreparably fractured after the collapse of the private investment plan. His remarks—delivered at the Portugal Football Summit—expose the depth of the divide between FIFA’s leadership and the confederations it claims to serve.

23 Sept 2026
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Charlie Austin Says No Ceiling Exists for Brighton, Brentford and Bournemouth

Former England international Charlie Austin has taken a firm stance on the future of three of the Premier League’s most intriguing mid‑table outfits—Brighton & Hove Albion, Brentford and AFC Bou

23 Sept 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier LeagueFootball
Victor Osimhen’s injury absence leaves Nigeria’s Super…
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Victor Osimhen’s injury absence leaves Nigeria’s Super…

Victor Osimhen’s injury absence leaves Nigeria’s Super Eagles without their star striker as they prepare for AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Former international Mutiu Adepoju insists the squad must prove its quality can compensate—without excuses.

23 Sept 2026
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After weeks of mounting pressure and a…
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After weeks of mounting pressure and a…

After weeks of mounting pressure and a dramatic retreat on his controversial private investment plan, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has broken his silence with a direct appeal for reform. In a letter to all 211 member associations and the FIFA Council, he has proposed an independent external review of the governing body’s decision-making framework—including the roles of the President, Bureau, and Council—while insisting his leadership remains unwavering. The move comes as UEFA, CONCACAF, and t...

22 Sept 2026
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Kwasi Sibo Unfazed by Côte d’Ivoire Quality Ahead of AFCON Qualifier in Bouaké
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Kwasi Sibo Unfazed by Côte d’Ivoire Quality Ahead of AFCON Qualifier in Bouaké

Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo insists the Black Stars will not be intimidated by Côte d’Ivoire in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Ghana prepare to kick off their Group C campaign away against the reigning African champions at the Stade de la Paix.

21 Sept 2026
Africa Cup of NationsAntoine SemenyoCôte d’Ivoire
Messi’s Milestone Magic Not Enough as Inter Miami Held at Home
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Messi’s Milestone Magic Not Enough as Inter Miami Held at Home

Lionel Messi added another historic milestone to his Inter Miami career during a 2-2 draw with San Diego FC at Nu Stadium. The Argentine captain curled home a left-footed free kick in the 24th minute

21 Sept 2026
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Queiroz Demands Ghana Deliver in Crucial AFCON Qualification Campaign

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has urged the Black Stars to deliver immediately as they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday. The m

21 Sept 2026
Africa Cup of NationsBlack StarsBreaking News
Home Draws Handed to AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Kettering Town in FA Cup Third Qualifying Round
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Home Draws Handed to AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Kettering Town in FA Cup Third Qualifying Round

AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Kettering Town have both earned home ties in the FA Cup third qualifying round after strong second qualifying-round wins, giving two Northamptonshire non-league clubs an opp

21 Sept 2026
AFC Rushden & DiamondsDavid BridgwaterElliot Sandy
Joy-Lance Mickels Sets Sights on AFCON 2027 Return as Rwanda Begins Qualifying Campaign
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Joy-Lance Mickels Sets Sights on AFCON 2027 Return as Rwanda Begins Qualifying Campaign

Joy-Lance Mickels has arrived in Kigali with Rwanda determined to end a 23-year wait for a return to the Africa Cup of Nations finals. The Sabah FC forward joined Amavubi preparations ahead of their o

21 Sept 2026
Africa Cup of NationsAmavubiBreaking News
Carlos Queiroz Demands ‘Ambition and Humility’ as Ghana Begin 2027 AFCON Qualifying Campaign
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Carlos Queiroz Demands ‘Ambition and Humility’ as Ghana Begin 2027 AFCON Qualifying Campaign

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has called for realistic expectations as the Black Stars prepare for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The four-time champions face Côte d’Ivoire and Gambia as they look to rebuild after missing out on the 2025 tournament.

19 Sept 2026
Africa Cup of NationsCarlos QueirozFIFA World Cup
Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire Target Joint FIFA World Cup Bid
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Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire Target Joint FIFA World Cup Bid

Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revived the idea of a joint FIFA World Cup bid with Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, arguing that the three West African neighbours have the a

19 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsCôte d'IvoireFIFA World Cup
UEFA and Concacaf Demand FIFA Distribute $10M to All 211 Member Federations from $6 Billion Reserves
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UEFA and Concacaf Demand FIFA Distribute $10M to All 211 Member Federations from $6 Billion Reserves

European and North American governing bodies have called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to hand out $2.1 billion from cash reserves to national associations while stepping up efforts to block his private investment plans.

18 Sept 2026
Aleksander CeferinBreaking NewsFifa
Ronald Donkor Earns Maiden Ghana Call-Up as Carlos Queiroz Names 24-Man Squad for AFCON Qualifiers
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Ronald Donkor Earns Maiden Ghana Call-Up as Carlos Queiroz Names 24-Man Squad for AFCON Qualifiers

New York Red Bulls midfielder Ronald Donkor has been handed his first international call-up for Ghana’s upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers and a friendly against Morocco. Head coach Carlos Queiroz named a 24-man squad that features the return of Mohammed Kudus alongside key structural changes.

18 Sept 2026
AFCONCarlos QueirozFIFA World Cup
Liverpool Transfer News: Reds Join Seven Premier League Clubs Monitoring Rising Dutch Midfielder
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Liverpool Transfer News: Reds Join Seven Premier League Clubs Monitoring Rising Dutch Midfielder

Liverpool are actively exploring midfield upgrades as sporting director Richard Hughes targets under-the-radar talent. The Reds are among seven Premier League sides tracking a highly-rated Dutch midfielder alongside a flurry of international transfer moves.

18 Sept 2026
Antoine SemenyoBradley BarcolaEnglish Premier League
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