Diana Msewa and Hasnath Umbamba scored superb solo goals for Tanzania in a shock 2-1 victory over South Africa on Monday in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Msewa put Tanzania ahead after 38 minutes of the opening Group B match in Casablanca, and Bambanani Mbane levelled during first-half added time. With a scrappy match seemingly…
Ivory Coast produced a commanding display to defeat Burkina Faso 4-1 in their opening Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) encounter on Monday, with an explosive first-half performance setting the tone for an emphatic victory. The Ivorians wasted little time asserting themselves, taking the lead in the seventh minute when Rose Elloh converted from the penalty spot. Konan I….
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were “spreading hate and false rumours” and arguing the tournament delivered “only joy and happiness”. In a long open letter published on Monday, Infantino urged detractors to “take a moment to reflect, meditate, pray” after a tournament marked by controversies ranging from ticket pricing to visa…
Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed his bitterness on Monday over the debate which has led to him no longer being a candidate. The 47-year-old had, to many Italian fans’ surprise, become the favourite to be tasked with reviving the national side’s fortunes after they failed for the third successive time…
Algeria opened their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign on a bright note with a convincing 2-0 victory over Senegal in the tournament’s opening match at the Stade Olympique de Rabat in Morocco on Saturday. The North Africans made the breakthrough in the 42nd minute when M. Dafeur calmly converted a penalty to hand Algeria a deserved…
Cape Verde goalkeeper, Josimar Dias, popularly known as Vozinha, has signed for Chilean football giants Colo Colo following his standout performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 40-year-old shot-stopper became one of the tournament’s breakout stars after producing a series of impressive displays against eventual champions Spain and defending champions Argentina. Although the transfer is yet to be…
