FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants the global football community to have an open mind towards World Cup scheduling in a bid to tackle the challenges climate poses to the football calendar, Afrosport reports. The World Cup is typically held during the summer months of June and July when most European leagues have their off-season, however the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was held in November and...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has insisted that world football’s governing body “cannot solve geopolitical problems” as pressure grows for Israel to be banned from international competitions., Afrosport reports. A recent United Nations inquiry blamed Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, prompting renewed calls for FIFA and UEFA to suspend the nation. The matter was not officially on the agenda at the FIFA Council meeting in Zurich...
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed it will appeal FIFA’s ruling in the ineligibility case involving midfielder Teboho Mokoena, Afrosport reports. FIFA on Monday sanctioned SAFA after Mokoena featured in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in March, despite being suspended. The 28-year-old had picked up two yellow cards in earlier matches and was due to sit out the fixture against the Crocodiles....
FIFA has sanctioned South Africa for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho, a ruling that has blown Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers wide open and handed Nigeria a lifeline, Afrosport reports. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee awarded Lesotho a 3-0 victory after South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena featured in the March 21 qualifier at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, despite being suspended. Bafana Bafana...
Five African football greats are among 16 former players named to a new FIFA panel channelled towards strengthening the fight against racism in the sport, Afrosport reports. George Weah (Liberia), Didier Drogba (Cote d’Ivoire), Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo), Khalilou Fadiga (Senegal), and Mercy Akide (Nigeria) are all part of the dedicated players’ voice panel. FIFA initially announced plans for the panel during its annual congress in Thailand...
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