August 09
Nigeria/Cameroon: Wafcon 2026 Preview - Nigeria's Dominance Faces Cameroon Test With World Cup Ticket At Stake
Premium Times
Nigeria enter the contest as defending champions and the most successful team in the history of the competition, while Cameroon have reached the knockout stage unbeaten. Read more »
Cameroon/Nigeria: Cameroon Stands Between Super Falcons and 10-Consecutive World Cup Appearances
This Day
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face Cameroon in a heavyweight quarter-final clash at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca today, with a place at the 2027 FIFA… Read more »
Morocco/Algeria: Morocco, Algeria Reach Wafcon Semi-Finals and World Cup
RFI
A triumphant night for north Africa ended on Saturday with hosts Morocco and Algeria reaching the Women's Africa of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Read more »
August 04
South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie Runs From Parliament As World Cup R31-Mil Probe Begins [press release]
DA
Today, Minister Gayton McKenzie was meant to account to Parliament and South Africa for the R31-million spent on his FIFA World Cup luxury jaunt. Read more »
July 28
Uganda: UEFA Reacts With Fury to Infantino World Cup Plan
Nile Post
European football's governing body Uefa has reacted furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup. Read more »
July 27
Africa: China's World Cup Victory Without a Team [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
The irony could hardly be greater. China, a country that has struggled for decades to become a football powerhouse, did not feature at the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup in North… Read more »
Nigeria: Wafcon 2026 - We Are Here to Defend Our Title and Qualify for the World Cup - Madugu
Premium Times
Nigeria head into the tournament as record 10-time African champions and favourites to lift an unprecedented 11th WAFCON title, but the coach insists his players are focused solely… Read more »
July 24
Kenya: Four More Golfers Edge Closer to Somabay World Cup After Eldoret Qualifiers
Capital FM
Nathan Tororei topped the leaderboard at the Road to Somabay World Cup qualifiers at the Eldoret Club in Eldoret on Thursday evening after returning an impressive 40 Stableford… Read more »
July 23
Nigeria: FIFA Lists Nigeria, Italy, Eight Other Nations Eyeing Return to 2030 World Cup
Vanguard
Nigeria's Super Eagles have been named alongside former champions Italy and eight other countries expected to push for qualification for the 2030 FIFA World Cup after missing the… Read more »
July 22
Africa: 2026 FIFA World Cup From the Sidelines
Leadership
When the final whistle sounded at the MetLife Stadium and Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina in extra time, the football world… Read more »
July 21
Nigeria: Nigerian Students Emerge Champions At 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in China
Vanguard
Team Nigeria has emerged victorious at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China, winning the Gold Award in the Middle School Group category. Read more »
Kenya: Beyond the Final Whistle - What Kenyans Searched for During the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Capital FM
The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be over, but Google Search trends reveal that for Kenyan fans, the tournament was about far more than football. Read more »
Uganda/Morocco: Morocco, Spain, Portugal to Co-Host 2030 FIFA World Cup
Independent (Kampala)
Morocco, Spain and Portugal will jointly host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, in what FIFA has described as a landmark celebration of the tournament's centenary and a major milestone for… Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond the Pitch - What Nigeria's World Cup Absence Says About the Economy [analysis]
This Day
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Africa: Was the World Cup 2026 a Success? [analysis]
This Day
The straight-forward, honest and correct answer to the question raised above is: Read more »
Nigeria: No Movement for Super Eagles As World Cup Winner Spain Leapfrogs Argentina to Top
This Day
Despite their absence from the 2026 World Cup, Nigeria's Super Eagles have maintained their position on the latest FIFA Rankings released on Monday. Read more »
July 20
Africa: Kigali to Host Six-Nation U19 Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier
New Times
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Kigali as the host city for the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2. Read more »
Malawi: Coca-Cola Marked World Cup Final With Star-Studded Watch Party At Casa Milano in Lilongwe
Nyasa Times
Coca-Cola Beverages Malawi says more than 250 customers have won over 5,000 prizes since the launch of its Sangalala Ndi Coca-Cola promotion, as the campaign heads towards its… Read more »
Africa: Ballon d'Or 2026 Ranking - Yamal Emerges Favourite After Spain's World Cup Triumph
Vanguard
Spain's World Cup triumph has propelled Lamine Yamal to top of the Ballon d'Or 2026 rankings. Read more »
Nigeria: Cucurella Praises Spain's 'Incredible' Defence After World Cup Win
Vanguard
Marc Cucurella hailed Spain's "incredible" defence after they won their second World Cup on Sunday with a 1-0 victory against Argentina. Read more »
Africa: Superb Spain Rule the World, Overwhelm Argentina
Vanguard
Spain finally broke Argentina's dogged resistance in extra time to win the men's World Cup for the second time with a 1-0 victory. Read more »
Nigeria/Egypt: FIFA Ranking - Spain Dethrone Argentina, Egypt Overtake Nigeria After Impressive World Cup Outings
Premium Times
From Morocco strengthening their grip as Africa's highest-ranked nation to Norway's remarkable leap into the world's top 20, the post-World Cup rankings reflect the biggest winners… Read more »
South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie Explains Where R31 Million World Cup Money Went
Scrolla
The department paid for 75 officials, artists and Bafana legends, while sponsors covered 76 fans and media workers. McKenzie denies wasting R31-million and says a final report… Read more »
South Africa: Government Explains R31 Million World Cup Expenditure
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has provided a breakdown of the approximately R31 million spent on South Africa's FIFA World Cup 2026 delegation and programme… Read more »
Rwanda: Thousands Flock to Kigali Fan Zones As Spain Clinch 2026 World Cup Title
New Times
Football fever swept across Kigali as thousands of fans gathered at fan zones throughout the city to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Read more »
