Stephen Eustáquio’s stoppage-time wonder-strike secured a historic 1-0 victory for Canada over South Africa, sending the co-hosts into the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time. Stephen Eustáquio scored a stunning, second-minute stoppage-time volley to lift co-host Canada to a historic 1-0 victory over South Africa at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. The…
Matchday 3 was judgment day for Africa’s ten World Cup teams and the continent answered in spectacular fashion. One historic debut. A first-ever World Cup win after a 52-year wait. A six-goal stoppage-time rollercoaster that echoed a 44-year-old football folk tale. And through it all, the continent pf Africa will not be silenced. When the…
How do you like your set-pieces now, England fans, because the world knows just how much you despised it not long ago? When Declan Rice spoke in the post-match interview after England’s opening game win over Croatia, urging England fans to relish the devastating effectiveness of their set-piece routines, it was clear that the fans…
The 10 biggest disappointments of 2026 World Cup group highlight the shortcomings of individuals, teams, and administrators at the ongoing tournament in North America. There have been a lot of positives, like the officiating, which hasn’t had a lot of controversies, but off the pitch, there have been a lot of question marks about it,…
Africa has established complete dominance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by guiding an unprecedented nine out of ten representative nations into the knockout stage, achieving a tournament-best 90 percent advancement rate. African football achieved historic dominance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, securing an unprecedented 90 percent qualification rate into the knockout…
Experienced Nigerian tactician Salisu Yusuf has mutually terminated his contract with Beninese side Coton Sport after securing a historic CAF Confederation Cup ticket, signaling his readiness for a return to the Super Eagles or domestic football. Former Super Eagles manager Salisu Yusuf has officially terminated his contract with Championnat National du Bénin giants, Coton Sport,…
DR Congo’s famous Lumumba Vea superfan, Michel Kuka Mboladinga, has been forced to return home from Mexico after being denied a United States visa for the Leopards’ decisive World Cup match against Uzbekistan. The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s most recognizable football enthusiast, Michel Kuka Mboladinga—famously known as Lumumba Vea—will miss Saturday’s critical World Cup…
German club FC Köln has submitted a season-long loan proposal for 18-year-old Manchester United academy striker Chido Obi, leaving the Premier League heavyweights to finalize the best developmental path for the teenage starlet. Bundesliga side FC Köln has formalized its interest in Manchester United’s teenage sensation Chido Obi by submitting a season-long loan proposal ahead…
Forty-four years is a long time to carry a footballing scar, and as per the Disgrace of Gijon is concerned, Algeria will see tonight’s clash with Austria as history’s strange way of coming full circle. Tonight in Missouri, the ghosts of Spain 1982 will loom large over the Kansas City Stadium as Algeria walk out…
Former NPFL champions Enyimba and Kano Pillars are locked in a fierce pursuit to appoint Daniel Ogunmodede following his recent departure from 2025 league winners Remo Stars. Nigeria Professional Football League giants Kano Pillars and Enyimba International have launched separate inquiries to secure the services of highly-rated tactician Daniel Ogunmodede. The former Remo Stars head…