June 16
Ghana: Ghana Boss Queiroz Hails Spirit of Players Ahead of Panama Clash At World Cup
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz praised his players willingness to be flexible to different ideas as they went through their final preparations for their opening game at the 2026… Read more »
June 14
Uganda: Uganda's Ghetto Kids to Shake It With Shakira At World Cup Final
A group of young Ugandan dancers from the slums of Kampala have been invited to perform alongside pop star Shakira at the 2026 World Cup final, an opportunity they hope will bring… Read more »
June 08
Congo-Kinshasa: Africa's Finest - Democratic Republic of Congo Return Renamed
Democratic Republic of Congo enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's ninth best side in the Fifa rankings. In the eighth instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at… Read more »
June 07
Africa: Africa's Finest - Algeria Seek to Build On Mixed History
Algeria enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's third-highest ranked side. In the seventh instalment of a nine-part series on African teams at the 2026 World Cup, RFI looks… Read more »
June 06
Africa: Africa's Finest - Senegal, Runners-Up With Something to Prove
Senegal enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's second best side in the Fifa rankings. In the sixth instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI… Read more »
June 05
Africa: Africa's Finest - Egypt Look to Heal a Century of Hurt
Egypt enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's fourth best side in the Fifa rankings. In the fifth of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI looks at a… Read more »
May 24
Senegal/Morocco: Senegal Football Fans Return Home After Royal Pardon for Cup of Nations Chaos
A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed in Morocco after the Africa Cup of Nations final descended into chaos over controversial calls returned home on Sunday, after being… Read more »
May 11
Mali: Lens and Mali Midfielder Sangaré Wins Marc-Vivien Foé Prize for African Players
Malian midfielder Mamadou Sangaré has been crowned the 2026 Prix Marc-Vivien Foé winner, as Ligue 1's outstanding African player. Read more »
April 29
Africa: World Cup 2026 - Red Cards for Players Who Cover Mouths and Walk Off in Protest
Players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents and teams who leave the pitch without the referee's permission can be given red cards under new rules announced… Read more »
April 14
Morocco/Senegal: Moroccan Court Upholds Terms for Senegalese Jailed After Cup of Nations Final
Appeal court judges in Morocco have dismissed a bid to increase the punishments for 18 Senegal supporters who were jailed and fined for hooliganism during the 2025 Africa Cup of… Read more »
Ghana: 'Mission Man' Queiroz Takes Over As Ghana Head Coach
Veteran football coach Carlos Queiroz described himself as a man on a mission as he took charge of the Ghana national side just over two months before they play their first match… Read more »
April 11
Congo-Kinshasa: 'We Brought Hope Back' Says DR Congo Keeper Mpasi, As World Cup Beckons
With the Leopards sealing their place after a play-off win over Jamaica in Mexico on 31 March, the Democratic Republic of Congo are heading to the World Cup for the first time in… Read more »
March 31
Ghana: Ghana Football Bosses Sack Head Coach Addo After Fourth Straight Defeat
Otto Addo has been dismissed as Ghana head coach after a damaging run of four straight defeats, with the Black Stars now facing a race against time to appoint a successor ahead of… Read more »
March 30
Africa: African Football Chiefs Plan Revamp of Continent's Governing Body
Patrice Motsepe, the boss of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), has announced a revamp of the organisation in an attempt to ensure that the scenes at end of January's Cup… Read more »
March 19
Africa: African Football Boss Defends Ruling That Gave Cup of Nations Title to Morocco
Africa's top football body on Thursday defended a decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco after disciplinary rulings over the… Read more »
February 28
Africa: Football Lawmakers Plan Crackdown On Player Protests and Covering Mouth On Field
Football's lawmakers on Saturday backed a review to bring in rules to stop players walking off the pitch if they disagree with a referee's decision and also covering their mouth… Read more »
February 20
Morocco/Senegal: Morocco Jails 18 Senegal Fans for Hooliganism At Cup of Nations Final
Eighteen Senegalese football fans are facing prison terms ranging from three to 12 months after a court in Morocco on Friday found them guilty of hooliganism during the final of… Read more »
February 13
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Makes Winter Olympics Debut With Teen Skier Tang
Guinea-Bissau is making its first appearance at the Winter Olympics, with 19-year-old skier Winston Tang set to compete in the slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games in Italy, which… Read more »
February 06
Africa: African Athletes Have Blazed a Trail At Winter Olympics for Over 60 Years
Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday - including 13 sportspeople from eight African countries. Though the… Read more »
January 30
Senegal: Senegal to Appeal Confederation of African Football Sanctions Over CAN Final
Senegal says it plans to appeal the decision by the Confederation of African Football to suspend coach Pape Thiaw for five matches and impose a $100,000 fine, following chaotic… Read more »
January 29
Africa: Match Bans and Fines Handed Down After Chaotic Scenes At CAN Final
Following the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco earlier this month, which saw Senegal walk off the field after Morocco were given a late penalty moments after Senegal had… Read more »
January 26
Senegal: Senegal Football Federation Boss Hits Out At Moroccan Influence On African Game
A week after Senegal lifted the Africa Cup of Nations cup with a 1-0 victory over Morocco, Senegal football chief Abdoulaye Fall hit out at what he claimed was Morocco's undue… Read more »
January 21
Africa: Senegal's Top Politicians Welcome Home Triumphant Africa Cup of Nations Squad
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko led the welcome- home delegation in the capital Dakar on Tuesday morning for the football squad that… Read more »
January 19
Africa: Fans in Senegal Await Return of Cup of Nations-Winning Team
Thousands of fans were expected to line the streets in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Monday night to greet the return of the national football team that claimed the 2025 Africa… Read more »
January 17
Africa: Nigeria Beat Egypt in Shootout to Claim Third Place At Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria beat Egypt in a penalty shootout following a goalless 90 minutes on Saturday night in Casablanca to claim third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Read more »
