
The United States’ co‑hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has descended into a diplomatic and humanitarian crisis, as a cascade of travel...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJune 9, 2026Spanish authorities have cancelled a planned international friendly between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Chile, citing health concerns over an Ebola outbreak...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJune 4, 2026Football’s rulemaking body has approved eight major changes that will debut at the next World Cup, according to a report by Pulse Sports....
ByWest Africa WeeklyJune 1, 2026The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has rejected widespread reports that a contract dispute with head coach Pape Thiaw caused a significant delay to...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMay 29, 2026The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has made a formal request to FIFA for a full refund of World Cup tickets purchased by...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMay 27, 2026A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed following the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Morocco in January have returned home...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMay 25, 2026Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been placed in Pot A for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification draw, setting them up as one...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMay 19, 2026A cloud of disappointment has settled over Ghanaian football as the United States Embassy in Accra has rejected visa applications for an estimated...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMay 13, 2026The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have 48 teams, 104 matches, and run for 39 days from June 11 to July 19, 2026....
ByWest Africa WeeklyMay 7, 2026The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be played from June 19...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMay 4, 2026The legal battle over the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final has entered a decisive new phase, with the Court of Arbitration...
ByWest Africa WeeklyApril 30, 2026Former Nigeria international striker Michael Eneramo died on Friday after collapsing during a local friendly match in Ungwan Yelwa, Kaduna. He was 40...
ByWest Africa WeeklyApril 29, 2026