FIFA President Gianni Infantino has highlighted Africaâ??s growing presence in world football, pointing to the continentâ??s increased representation at major FIFA tournaments.Speaking at the CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, he stressed how African teams and players are making their mark on the global stage.â??We are making sure that Africans can have a bigger say on the world scene,â? Infantino said. â??For the first time in history, there will be nine

Victor Osimhen has backed newly appointed Nigeria coach Eric Chelle to guide the Super Eagles to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing that players must also take responsibility for the team's success.Chelle, who became the first non-Nigerian African to coach the Super Eagles, faces an uphill task with Nigeria sitting four points behind Group C leaders Rwanda. Osimhen, however, believes the squad is ready to make amends."Thereâ??s a new manager now, and we are desperately

Victor Osimhen has expressed Nigeriaâ??s determination to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating that the team is fueled by desperation after missing out on the last edition.The Super Eagles have struggled in Group C, drawing three of their first four qualifiers. Osimhen, who missed those games through injury, is eager to help turn things around as Nigeria prepares to face Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month."It's a dream of every footballer to play at the World

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has reiterated his commitment to ensuring all African nations can host international matches in their own countries by improving football infrastructure.Speaking at the CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Motsepe highlighted the progress made under his leadership, noting a significant reduction in the number of nations unable to host home matches due to inadequate stadiums.â??Now, we have 12 nations who are not playing home games in their

Patrice Motsepe has pledged to build on the progress made during his first term after being re-elected unopposed as President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for another four years.His re-election was confirmed at the CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo on Wednesday, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in attendance.Motsepe, who took over from Ahmad Ahmad in 2021, has overseen a financial turnaround, including a record $72 million profit from Africa Cup of

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming African football following his re-election for a second term at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo.Outlining his vision for the next four years, Motsepe stated the need for competitiveness on the global stage, financial stability, and improved infrastructure across the continent."The goal remains making African football competitive on the international stage, stabilising finances,

Al Ahly are considering withdrawing from the Egyptian League after refusing to play their highly anticipated championship-stage match against Zamalek.The club had demanded foreign referees for the game and a postponement, stating they would not participate under the current officiating conditions.Their absence from the fixture has intensified speculation about their future in the competition.A source told Kooora, â??Al Ahly will not continue in the league unless the Zamalek match

For the first time in over six years, a Ghanaian has climbed to the highest decision-making body at the Confederation of African Football after the Football Association's president, Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku, was voted onto the esteemed Executive Council. Mr Okraku secured a massive endorsement after pulling more than the required votes to win the postion and represent the West African Football Union Zone B.Although, he has been president of the Ghana Football Association

Dr Patrice Motsepe has secured a second four-year term as President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following an uncontested re-election at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday.Motsepe, who initially remained reserved about seeking re-election, confirmed his decision in October 2024 after multiple requests from CAF member association presidents and key football stakeholders.â??The goal remains making African football competitive

Ghana's Football Association president, Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku, has taken a giant step in his career as a football administrator following his ascension to the powerful Executive Council of the Confederation of African Football. The head of Ghana's football takes his place on the Exco seat after successfully going through the necessary procedure and will represent the West Africa Football Union Zone B region.Mr Okraku's significant contribution to the sport in

As Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku prepares to be elected as a member of the CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) today, it marks a significant moment in both his career and Ghanaian football as a whole. Okraku, who has served as the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) since 2019, has been a prominent figure in football administration, not only in Ghana but across Africa.His imminent election to the CAF EXCO represents an opportunity for Ghana

Medeama have terminated the contract of defender Emmanuel Cudjoe due to an alleged insubordination towards  club President Moses Armah, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report. The former Premier League champions has cut ties with the former Ghana Under-20 defender over the incident which has sparked outrage within the club in Tarkwa.The decision came after an incident in which Cudjoe reportedly acted disrespectfully towards the club president in his absence, leading to

Eintracht Frankfurt is making a strong push to secure the signature of SC Paderbornâ??s attacking talent, Ilyas Ansah.The 20-year-old forward has impressed this season, featuring in 25 Bundesliga 2 matches and delivering four goals alongside five assists. Talks between the clubs are already underway.A versatile attacker, Ansah has been deployed primarily on the left wing and as a center forward, with nine appearances in each position. He has also seen action in attacking midfield

VfL Bochum has received a major boost with Myron Boadu returning to full training.The 24-year-old striker, sidelined for about a month due to a muscle fiber tear, rejoined team sessions on Sunday, as reported by WAZ.Head coach Dieter Hecking is pleased to have his top scorer back ahead of the crucial Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt."He cured his injury and this week the opportunity to show himself," Hecking told the newspaper, hinting at Boaduâ??s potential

Assistant coach of the Black Stars, Desmond Ofei has stated that the technical team is fully determined to steer the national team to victory against their counterpart from Chad in the upcoming World Cup qualifier.Ghana will host Chad later this month in Round 5 of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking ahead of the game, Coach Desmond Ofei promised that the coaching staff would work with the players to make it a magical evening for Ghanaians on the matchday.In

New Black Stars assistant coach Desmond Ofei has stressed that he is determined to do his best in assisting head coach Otto Addo to ensure the Ghana male senior national team excels.Following his successes with the Ghana U20 male national team, coach Ofei has been assigned another role to assist coach Otto Addo.Speaking in an interview ahead of the March international break, the young but highly-rated Ghanaian tactician indicated that he wants to work hard in his capacity as an

Ankaragücü and Kocaelispor played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their Turkish 1.Lig Round 29 clash, with Ghanaian striker Owusu Kwabena making his mark once again.Ankaragücü struck first in the 26th minute when Dorin Rotariu set up Kwabena, who finished clinically to put the visitors ahead. The Ghanaian forward was a lively presence throughout, causing problems for the Kocaelispor defense.The home side struggled to break down Ankaragücüâ??s defense in the first

Assistant coach of the Black Stars, Desmond Ofei has indicated that Ghana will approach the encounter against Chad in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as if itâ??s a final.Speaking to the media team of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), coach Ofei noted that this is important because the Black Stars must deliver a good performance to win and make Ghanaians happy.â??We have to look at ourselves first because we have enough quality in the squad to make sure that

Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has revealed that Arsenal's Emirates Stadium is his favourite Premier League venue, sparking speculation among Gunners' fans about a potential summer transfer.In an interview with BR Football, Semenyo opted for the Emirates when asked about his favourite ground, citing "other reasons" for his choice without elaborating.Semenyo's admiration for the Emirates has fueled rumors about a possible move to Arsenal, who have been

The Sudan national team has arrived in Oman ahead of their friendly match against the Omani national team on Thursday. The match is part of Sudanâ??s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Sudanâ??s Ghanaian head coach Kwesi Appiah arrived with the team despite the issues surrounding his salary and all that.The Falcons of Jediane are set to play two crucial games against Senegal and South Sudan on March 22 and 25 in Group B of the qualifiers. The results of these