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CAF Strips Senegal of Africa Cup of Nations Title After Forfeit Ruling
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CAF Strips Senegal of Africa Cup of Nations Title After Forfeit Ruling

The Confederation of African Football has overturned Senegal’s victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, declaring them forfeit after a mass walkout in protest of a penalty decision. Morocco is now crowned champions with a 3-0 win, while Senegal’s head coach faces a five-match suspension.

22 Oct 2026
BrazilBreaking NewsFIFA World Cup
San Siro’s Final Season: How to Experience Inter Milan’s Legendary Home Before the Stadium’s Demolition
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San Siro’s Final Season: How to Experience Inter Milan’s Legendary Home Before the Stadium’s Demolition

Football fans can still catch Inter Milan in action at the iconic San Siro before its transformation begins, with exclusive ticket and hotel packages now available. From title races to derbies, here’s how to witness Serie A’s most storied ground one last time.

21 Oct 2026
Inter MilanItalian Serie A
Ghana’s Essipong Stadium races for CAF certification ahead of AFCONQ showdown with Somalia
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Ghana’s Essipong Stadium races for CAF certification ahead of AFCONQ showdown with Somalia

The National Sports Authority is pushing to finalize Essipong Stadium’s certification in time for Ghana’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against Somalia, with Acting DG Prof. Emmanuel Osei Sarpong confirming outstanding requirements are being addressed. The November clash hinges on meeting CAF’s rigorous standards.

20 Oct 2026
Infantino’s Re-election Campaign Shifts to Asia as AFC Divisions Loom Over FIFA’s Future
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Infantino’s Re-election Campaign Shifts to Asia as AFC Divisions Loom Over FIFA’s Future

Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth term as FIFA president enters a critical phase this week, with a high-stakes meeting in Tokyo targeting Asian football’s fractured loyalties. After a controversial $4.2 billion World Cup rights plan collapsed under scrutiny, the president’s apology to FIFA’s ruling council has done little to quell dissent—particularly in Asia, where Qatar’s support contrasts sharply with Jordan’s opposition. The stakes could never be higher as the AFC’s internal divisions play...

20 Oct 2026
Ghana’s U-20 AFCON hosting rights in jeopardy as funding crisis deepens
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Ghana’s U-20 AFCON hosting rights in jeopardy as funding crisis deepens

With less than a year until the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana’s government faces mounting pressure to secure funding for the tournament—or risk losing the rights entirely. Morocco and Egypt stand ready to step in as backups, while CAF’s patience is clearly running thin.

20 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsCAF U-20 Africa Cup of NationsEgypt
Fulham’s Iwobi Strikes as Cottagers Secure First Premier League Win of 2025
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Fulham’s Iwobi Strikes as Cottagers Secure First Premier League Win of 2025

Alex Iwobi’s decisive goal propelled Fulham to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Hull City, marking the club’s first Premier League triumph of the season. With Nigeria’s AFCON campaign still in progress, Iwobi’s heroics have reignited hopes of a resurgence under new management.

20 Oct 2026
Semenyo’s eight-week absence leaves Ghana’s AFCON qualifying hopes in peril
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Semenyo’s eight-week absence leaves Ghana’s AFCON qualifying hopes in peril

Antoine Semenyo’s severe knee injury—confirmed by Manchester City’s Enzo Maresca—rules out the Ghana forward for up to eight weeks, eliminating him from the Black Stars’ critical November double-header against Somalia. With the team already two points behind in Group C, the loss of their most potent attacking threat could prove decisive in a campaign already teetering on the brink.

19 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester City
Premier League Matchday 7: The Full Ranking of 20 Teams After a Weekend of Drama, Upsets, and Collapse
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Premier League Matchday 7: The Full Ranking of 20 Teams After a Weekend of Drama, Upsets, and Collapse

From Tottenham’s Champions League defiance to Monaco’s Ligue 1 meltdown, Matchday 7 delivered a rollercoaster of results. Here’s how every Premier League team performed—and where the real battles for survival now begin.

19 Oct 2026
AtalantaAtletico MadridBarcelona
Ghana’s AFCON hopes shattered as Antoine Semenyo ruled out for eight weeks ahead of Somalia clash
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Ghana’s AFCON hopes shattered as Antoine Semenyo ruled out for eight weeks ahead of Somalia clash

Antoine Semenyo’s injury setback leaves Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign in peril as the Manchester City winger faces an eight-week absence before the crucial November showdown against Somalia. The loss of a key creative force at left wing-back threatens to destabilize the Black Stars’ bid to reclaim momentum in a grueling qualifying campaign.

19 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester City
Usor’s Fitness Battle Looms as Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Hang in Balance
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Usor’s Fitness Battle Looms as Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Hang in Balance

Moses Usor’s return to full fitness is critical for Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 campaign, but injuries and recent struggles in form threaten to derail the Super Eagles’ title defense. With Tanzania looming in November, the 24-year-old’s role in the upcoming qualifiers could define the nation’s future in continental football.

19 Oct 2026
Ghana’s Black Sharks clinch 2026 Beach Soccer AFCON berth with 7-4 triumph over Nigeria
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Ghana’s Black Sharks clinch 2026 Beach Soccer AFCON berth with 7-4 triumph over Nigeria

The Black Sharks secured their place at the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 7-4 victory in the second leg against Nigeria, sealing a 10-7 aggregate win. The result caps a decisive qualifying campaign for Ghana’s beach soccer side.

18 Oct 2026
Leo Walta’s Free-Kick Masterclass Steals the Spotlight in LAFC’s Road Draw with NYCFC
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Leo Walta’s Free-Kick Masterclass Steals the Spotlight in LAFC’s Road Draw with NYCFC

In a match that delivered drama and precision, Leo Walta’s first MLS goal for Los Angeles FC sent the visitors ahead in stoppage time, while Hugo Lloris’ three saves kept the Black and Gold in the playoff hunt. The 1-1 draw at Citi Field marked another milestone for a club already rewriting its history books.

18 Oct 2026
Bournemouth’s Europa League win leaves Rose with a Premier League mission: prove the momentum isn’t a fluke
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Bournemouth’s Europa League win leaves Rose with a Premier League mission: prove the momentum isn’t a fluke

Marco Rose’s Cherries secured a 3-0 Europa League victory over Sturm Graz, but the real test comes this weekend in the Premier League. With just three points in six games and no wins in eight, the club’s survival hangs on maintaining consistency—starting with a crucial fixture against Sunderland.

17 Oct 2026
AFC BournemouthEuropa LeagueMarco Rose
AFC Bournemouth seek Europa League momentum to spark Premier League revival vs Sunderland
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AFC Bournemouth seek Europa League momentum to spark Premier League revival vs Sunderland

AFC Bournemouth will look to carry the confidence from their Europa League victory over Sturm Graz into Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Sunderland at Dean Court. The Cherries have gone eight le

17 Oct 2026
Brobbey’s Return Could Be Sunderland’s Last Hope as Premier League Struggle Deepens
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Brobbey’s Return Could Be Sunderland’s Last Hope as Premier League Struggle Deepens

Brian Brobbey’s return from injury arrives at a critical juncture for Sunderland, but Dutch legend Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink warns the club’s star is still being overlooked—just as he was in his homeland. With three straight defeats and a desperate need for stability, the Black Cats’ future hinges on whether their midfield maestro can finally find the recognition he deserves.

17 Oct 2026
Brian BrobbeyJimmy-Floyd HasselbainkSunderland AFC
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