Only 20 African Nations Eligible to Vote for 2026 Ballon d’Or
Only 20 African countries hold voting rights for this year’s Ballon d’Or award, governed by criteria that restrict the international journalist jury to the top 100 nations in the FIFA world rankings. Under the 2026 regulations, the selection panel was finalized using the official FIFA rankings published on September 8. Each eligible journalist is tasked […]
US Court Blocks Trump Visa Ban Affecting Nigerians
A United States federal court has blocked a policy introduced by President Donald Trump that suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens of Nigeria and 74 other countries. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas issued the ruling on Friday in the Southern District of New York, declaring that the policy exceeded the legal authority of the US […]
Tunisia Sack Lamouchi After World Cup Defeat
Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the team’s heavy defeat to Sweden in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lamouchi becomes the first manager to lose his job during the ongoing tournament after the Carthage Eagles suffered a 5-1 loss, raising concerns over the team’s prospects in the competition. The […]
Babajide Explains Switch from England to Nigeria
Former Liverpool forward player Rinsola Babajide has said her decision to switch international allegiance from England to Nigeria was driven by her desire to represent her roots and compete at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Born in London, Babajide represented England at youth levels, featuring for the U18, U19 and U23 sides. She was […]
Chelle Hints At Tactical Change Ahead Of Morocco Semi-Final
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has suggested a possible tactical shift ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Morocco on Wednesday. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Chelle acknowledged that some of his players are showing signs of fatigue after a demanding tournament schedule. The Malian coach has predominantly used a […]
