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France seek to banish 2002 ghost against Senegal’s Teranga Lions in New Jersey

France will face Senegal's Lions of Teranga at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on June 16 in a Group I match that brings back memories of one of the greatest World Cup upsets in history. The fixture immediately conjures the ghost of Seoul, where Senegal shocked the world by beating then-champion France 1-0 in their opening match at the 2002 World Cup. In the 30th minute of that match, Papa Bouba Diop scored after meeting El Hadji Diouf's cut-back, ripping off his shirt and sprinting to the corner flag as his teammates celebrated in a circle of pure joy. Senegal held firm for the 1-0 victory, and France went home in disgrace without scoring a single goal across the entire group stage. That night not only eliminated the holders but also rewrote the Senegalese football psyche, marking the start of […]

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Super Eagles maintain 26th FIFA ranking after June matches

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have maintained their 26th position in the latest FIFA Men's World Rankings released on June 11, 2026, before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria holds 1585.02 ranking points, showing stability in their global standing with a slight decrease of just 0.07 points from their previous total of 1585.09. According to the official FIFA rankings, Nigeria is currently ranked third in Africa, following strong performances in recent international matches. The team climbed 12 places to reach 26th position in the January 2026 FIFA rankings, marking one of their biggest recent improvements in the global standings. The June 2026 FIFA rankings place Nigeria between South Korea at 25th position with 1591.63 points and Australia at 27th position with 1579.34 points. The African nations in the rankings include Morocco at 7th position with 1755.10 points, […]

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Pictorial: Top 10 Standout 2026 World Cup Team Send-Offs & Photoshoots

As teams prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026, national football associations have unveiled spectacular send-off ceremonies and squad photos that have captured fans' attention. Here are the top 10 most standout send-offs and photoshoots. 1. Norway's Viking-Themed Squad Portrait Norway's national team marked its first World Cup appearance since 1998 with a dramatic Viking-themed squad portrait. Supporters unveiled a rowing routine to bring the same Viking spirit to the stands, making it the World Cup image everyone is talking about. 2. Paraguay's Jaw-Dropping Send-Off Paraguay enjoyed the most jaw-dropping FIFA World Cup 2026 send-off, even following Brazil's iconic flight baptism ritual. The South American nation defeated Nicaragua 4-0 in their final warm-up match before heading to the tournament. 3. Brazil's Iconic Flight Baptism Brazil's national […]

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Full List 10 African Countries Qualify for 2026 U-17 World Cup

Ten African countries have officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar after concluding the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations play-offs. Uganda completed Africa's 10-team line-up by beating Ghana on penalties in the final qualifying encounter. The 10 African nations representing CAF at the tournament are: CountryZoneDate QualifiedAppearanceMorocco (hosts)North Zone16 December 20245thEgyptNorth Zone2 April 20265thAlgeriaNorth Zone2 April 20263rdTunisiaNorth Zone2 April 20265thSenegalWest A Zone15 October 20255thMaliWest A Zone15 October 202511thIvory CoastWest B Zone30 September 20257thGhanaWest B Zone30 September 20258thCameroonCentral Zone24 February 202610thDR CongoCentral Zone24 February 20261st (debut)TanzaniaCentral-East Zone30 November 20254thUgandaCentral-East Zone30 November 20253rdEthiopiaCentral-East Zone2 December 20254thSouth AfricaSouth Zone18 September 20256thAngolaSouth Zone18 September 20256thMozambiqueSouth Zone20 September 20253rd Note: The final 10 teams that progressed to the knockout stages of the U-17 AFCON earned the slots. Egypt and Uganda claimed the final two African slots after their crucial playoff […]

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10 African teams qualify for 2026 World Cup

Africa will have a record 10 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. This is the first time the continent will present 10 representatives at a World Cup tournament, following FIFA’s expansion to 48 teams. The African teams that have qualified are Algeria, Cape Verde, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia. DR Congo clinched the final African slot after a tense 1 0 extra time victory over Jamaica in the intercontinental play off. These teams secured their tickets through the Confederation of African Football qualifying series, with nine earning automatic places and DR Congo taking the last spot via the play off route. Football analysts say the expanded African presence gives the continent a greater chance to reach the latter stages of the […]

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CAF General Secretary Resigns Amid AFCON Dispute

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is facing a leadership change as its general secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba, announced his resignation. His departure comes during a turbulent period for African football, marked by the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and the last-minute postponement of the women’s tournament. In a statement, Mosengo-Omba said he was leaving with a clear conscience. "Having dispelled the suspicions cast on me, I can retire peacefully and leave CAF stronger than before," he wrote. At 66, Mosengo-Omba had exceeded the organization’s mandatory retirement age of 63, drawing criticism. He also faced allegations from staff about fostering a difficult work environment, though an internal investigation cleared him of wrongdoing. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo and also a Swiss national, he became CAF general secretary in March 2021. Reuters […]

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Rohr backs CAS in AFCON title dispute

Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has thrown his support behind the Court of Arbitration for Sport as the best avenue to resolve the controversy over Senegal’s stripped AFCON title. He was reacting to the Confederation of African Football’s decision to take the trophy from Senegal and award it to Morocco two months after the final.​ Speaking ahead of Benin’s international matches in Morocco, Rohr described the ruling as unbelievable and said it ignores the human side of football. He noted that players who had already celebrated as champions were later told they were no longer winners, calling the situation inhuman and damaging to the spirit of the game.​ Rohr argued that such a late reversal of a tournament result could harm the psychological integrity of competitions across the continent. He believes that only a clear and final decision from the […]

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CAF mulls new rules on goalkeepers’ towels after AFCON row

The Confederation of African Football may introduce stricter rules on the use of goalkeepers’ towels after controversial incidents at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Olivier Safari, president of the CAF Referees Committee, said the episodes exposed a gap in current regulations. The issue first drew attention during the semi final between Nigeria and hosts Morocco, when Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was repeatedly distracted as stadium officials interfered with towels placed behind his goal. Videos of the scenes went viral and sparked criticism from fans and analysts over poor pitchside control. The matter intensified in the final, again involving the host nation. Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy also faced interference, with ball boys, stewards and players handling or removing his towels. In one widely shared clip, Morocco star Achraf Hakimi was seen taking Mendy’s towel from the goal area. […]

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Lookman named Best Playmaker as CAF unveils AFCON 2025 awards

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the full list of awards and official statistics for the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco. Senegal were crowned champions, Morocco finished runners up and Nigeria took third place after a high scoring campaign.​ Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman was named Best Playmaker of the tournament after providing four assists, capping a brilliant competition for the Super Eagles. Senegal’s Sadio Mané won Player of the Tournament, while Morocco’s Brahim Díaz finished as top scorer with five goals and Yassine Bounou was voted Best Goalkeeper with five clean sheets.​ CAF’s statistics showed Nigeria as one of the standout teams, with the Super Eagles recording the most consecutive wins (five), the highest number of goals scored (14) and the highest average possession at 66 percent. Overall, AFCON 2025 produced 121 goals, while Morocco, Comoros, DR Congo […]

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AFCON final: Senegal accuse Morocco of sabotage ahead of clash for gold

Senegal’s Football Federation (FSF) has accused hosts Morocco of “systematic sabotage” in the build‑up to Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, claiming a series of logistical failures have undermined the Teranga Lions’ preparations. In a strongly worded statement, the FSF alleged problems with security, hotel arrangements, training facilities and ticket allocation for Senegalese fans.​ The federation said the team arrived in Rabat by train from Tangier to find “a clear lack of adequate security measures”, leaving players and staff exposed to overcrowding and safety risks at the station. It also protested that the initial hotel provided was substandard and only after an official complaint were the team moved to a five‑star facility deemed suitable for a continental final.​ Senegal further rejected plans to train at the Mohammed VI Complex, Morocco’s base throughout the tournament, arguing that using the […]

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