Egypt to host Qualifiers draws of the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 next Tuesday, Ekong, Hadary, Mputu to attend The draws for the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 will be hosted by the Egyptian Football Association next Tuesday, in the capital city, Cairo. Africa’s football governing body said that the Draw for Qualification competition ahead of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 will be held at the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) Headquarters in Cairo on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, where the 48 competing teams will learn their group opponents. Four African Legends will be on hand…
Author: Abdulgafar Oladimeji
Abdulgafar Oladimeji
Abdulgafar Oladimeji is a sports writer with over two decades experience in the industry. As a reporter , he has worked with top major Nigerian newspapers, freelancer with newspaper and broadcast media organizations in Africa, Europe and America. He is a well travelled sports journalists reporting major sports events across the globe.
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FIFA announce China Media Group as official broadcasters for FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA World Cup 2030 FIFA has confirmed the broadcast deal agreed for the next two editions of both the FIFA World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström: “We’re very happy and proud of our partnership with CMG to bring the FIFA World Cup to all fans in China” Tournament broadcast in world’s second-largest country by population will reinforce national youth development strategy FIFA has confirmed it has reached agreement with China Media Group (CMG) for the broadcast in China PR of…
Shakira and Burma Boy release official FIFA world cup 2026 song Shakira and Burna Boy has released Dai Dai, the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Song in support of FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Dai Dai brings together the global sounds and energy of Shakira and Burna Boy in a vibrant celebration of football, culture and unity Royalties from the song will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund FIFA said “Today, excitement for the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to build with the release of Dai Dai, featuring Shakira and Burna Boy via Sony Music Latin. Available now on…
CAF admits Nigeria back into CAF A Coaching Convention The Confederation of African Football has admitted Nigeria back into the CAF A Coaching Convention, meaning that the Nigeria Football Federation can again resume the activation of CAF A coaching courses after years of waiting and high expectations on the part of the country’s coaching family. “We are pleased to inform you that the CAF A course curriculum submitted by NFF has been approved. You can now proceed with submitting a request for a CAF A course through the CMS, subject to an inspection visit,” CAF’s Coaching Education Project Manager, Jaida…
Mexico to host 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Final Match on May 30 Concacaf has confirmed that the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Final will be played on Saturday, May 30 at 7 p.m. ET (5 p.m. local). The culmination of this edition of the region’s premier men’s club competition will see Deportivo Toluca FC host Tigres UANL at Estadio Nemesio Díez. The winner of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup will be crowned as regional club champions and secure qualification for the next edition of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2029, as well as the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026. The FIFA…
What You Need To Know About The FIFA World Cup 2026 World Cup 2026 groups: How teams qualify and tie-breakers The 48 qualified nations have been drawn into 12 groups of four. Find out who they will play, how teams qualify for the knockout round and what the tie-breakers are. The stage is set. The full list of 48 teams who will compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is now confirmed and the 12 groups are complete for the global showpiece in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The 104-game tournament kicks off on Thursday, 11 June as co-hosts…
US, Canada, Mexico, Set To Break FIFA World Cup Attendance Records, Over Five Million Tickets Sold To coincide with the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 , new ticket inventory will be made available to the general public via FIFA.com/tickets since from 11:00 ET/17:00 CET on Wednesday, 22 April, with tickets for all 104 matches gone on sales. At the start of sale, tickets are available across categories 1 to 3 and the front-row seat categories, depending on the match. This ticket drop is part of the ongoing Last-Minute Sales Phase, which runs until the end of the…
Poland 2026: Falconets cage Malawi 2-0 in Ikenne, eye win in Lilongwe Nigeria’s U-20 girls, Falconets, dominated easily and created a hatful of opportunities as they earned a 2-0 win over their counterparts from Malawi in the first leg of a FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup final round fixture in Ikenne-Remo on Saturday. The win brightened Nigeria’s chances of earning yet another spot at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, in which they have been an ever-present since the competition was launched as an U19 tournament in Canada in 2002. While the final scoreline suggests a routine day at the office, the encounter required a tactical…
Concacaf Launches ‘Concacaf House’ in Vancouver, activates FIFA World Cup 2026 Host-City Concacaf has launched the Concacaf House in Vancouver on April 26–30, 2026, establishing the first in a series of fan-facing activations that will bring the Confederation’s presence to life during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Opening in alignment with the 76th FIFA Congress, the Vancouver edition will featured the ribbon-cutting during opening week and welcome fans, partners, and stakeholders to a new space dedicated to football, culture, and connection. Free public programming took place at Jack Poole Plaza, adjacent to the Vancouver Convention Center, 1055 Canada Place, with…
Organizers of the reform Nigerian football protest march , request for police protection By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Ahead of the planned reform Nigeria football protest in Abuja, the organizers of the event have asked the Nigerian police to provide them with protection The organizers disclosed that the reform Nigeria football protest is slated for Thursday April 24th, 2026 in FCT Abuja , stating that they were requesting the Police authorities to avail them with special police protection. The protesters under the aegis of Reform Our Football, in a letter dated 21st April, addressed to the commissioner of police, FCT police Command, …
