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Southern Africa: Namibia Hoping to Recreate Magic of 2020 Cosafa U20 Run
[Cosafa] Namibia came within a whisker of winning the COSAFA Under-20 Championship in 2020 when they were beaten 1-0 by Mozambique in the final, and will want to go one better when the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa…
South Africa: Airlink Defends Safety of Low-Altitude Flyover At Springboks-All Blacks Test
[SAnews.gov.za] Southern Africa's premier airline, Airlink, has assured the public that its formation flyover over Cape Town's DHL Stadium ahead of the Springboks-All Blacks rugby match was conducted safely.
Kenya: 'Teargas' Appointed Gor Mahia Queens Head Coach
[Capital FM] Former Gor Mahia midfielder Ali 'Teargas' Abondo has rejoined the club as head coach of the ladies' side, Gor Mahia Queens.
Nigeria: This Time, Let's Vote for Football
[Premium Times] As FIFA's big decisions approach, people talk a lot about "the African vote."
Malawi: Wanderers Turn to Mabedi in Shock Crisis Move After Axing Bob
[Nyasa Times] Mighty Wanderers have moved swiftly to bring in former Malawi national team head coach Patrick Mabedi as Technical Consultant, as the club scrambles to rebuild in the wake of their Airtel Top 8 final…
Nigeria: NFF - Sports Editors Demand Credible Reform Committee, Warn Against Recycling Failed Administrators
[Leadership] The Guild of Sports Editors has backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's intervention in the crisis engulfing Nigerian football, but warned the Federal Government against using the opportunity to simply replace…
Nigeria: Eko 2026 - NIMC to Tackle Age Cheating At National Intermediate Games
[Leadership] The organisers of the maiden National Intermediate Games, Eko 2026, will deploy the National Identity Management Commission's (NIMC) identity infrastructure to tackle age cheating and ensure only eligible…
Nigeria: 24 Academies Battle As U-18 Basketball League Begins in Abuja
[Daily Trust] The search for Nigeria's next generation of basketball stars has begun in Abuja, with 24 academies and hundreds of players taking part in the inaugural Amateur Basketball Academies (ABA) U-18 League.
2026-08-28
Liberia: LFA Appeal Com'ttee Overturns Kuoh's Expulsion, Says Disciplinary Committee Lacked Authority
[Liberian Investigator] - The Liberia Football Association Appeal Committee has overturned the expulsion of FC Fassell President Cassell Anthony Kuoh, ruling that the LFA Grievance and Disciplinary Committee acted…
Kenya: Passport to Pamoja - Mvurya Assures On Freedom of Movement During Afcon 2027
[Capital FM] Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has revealed plans are at an expedited stage to develop a single visa to enhance free movement during next year's Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
Africa: Zesco, Sundowns to Meet in CAF Women's Champions League Cosafa Qualifier Final
[CAF] Last year's runners-up ZESCO Ndola Girls will face two-time African champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the final of the CAF Women's Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026 on Saturday after both came through…
Africa: Road to Egypt Mapped Out Following TotalEnergies CAF U-23 Afcon 2027 Qualifiers Draw
[CAF] 42 nations will compete for seven places alongside hosts Egypt at the TotalEnergies CAF U-23 AFCON 2027 Three qualifying rounds to be played between September 2026 and March 2027 Final tournament will form part of…
Nigeria: NFF Suspends Elections, Sacks League Boards Amid Football Reforms
[Premium Times] For now, the interim leadership headed by Mr Ikpeme is expected to maintain the federation's essential operations while the government and key figures in Nigerian football work on a roadmap for the…
Nigeria: Trouble in Nigerian Football - NFF President, Others Resign
[Daily Trust] The crisis rocking Nigerian football reached a defining moment yesterday as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, resigned from office alongside members of his board…
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Comprehensive Football Reform After Gusau's Resignation
[Premium Times] President Tinubu said the proposed reform would address longstanding weaknesses in the administration and development of the sport.
Nigeria: Gusau Confirms Resignation As NFF President
[Premium Times] Mr Gusau announced his decision at a press conference at the NFF headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
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