WAFCON 2026: The shift of a new era in African football and the representation it is providing

There is something different about this Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026). Not because of the packed stadiums, not ...

Soccer in Malawi: How the superstar Chawinga sisters are cultivating a nation’s legacy on Africa’s biggest stage

A debut WAFCON campaign could end in Malawi winning the tournament. They're World Cup-bound, with two superstar sisters ...
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Top 10 African football clubs with the most fans in 2026

Which African football club has the most fans in 2026? See the top 10 clubs ranked by their social media following.
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African Football Confederation Backs FIFA Amid World Cup Rights Controversy

He emphasized that the confederation aims to continue developing African football while adhering to high standards of ...

Gianni Infantino gets backing from leading African football administrators

CAPE TOWN, Aug 4 - Leading African football administrators have sent messages of support to embattled FIFA President Gianni ...
The Conversation

Racial stereotypes of African footballers persist. A World Cup is a good time to talk about them

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 ...
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South African World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at age 25

South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who played three games at the 2026 World Cup, has died at the age of 25. The midfielder, who was under contract with South African side Mamelodi Sundowns, ...