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2026-08-28
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: 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.
2026-08-27
Ghana: Daniel Laryea to Officiate Medeama V Nations FC Champion of Champions Clash
[Ghanaian Times] Experienced referee, Daniel Laryea, has been appointed to officiate the 2026 Champion of Champions contest between Ghana Premier League champions, Medeama SC, and MTN FA Cup winners, Nations FC.
Africa: CAS to Hear Senegal AFCON Title Appeal in October
[Ghanaian Times] The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on Friday that Senegal's appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in favour of Morocco has been set for 8…
Nigeria: NFF Congress Summons Emergency Meeting Over Federation Affairs
[Vanguard] The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Congress has summoned an emergency meeting of its members to deliberate on recent developments within the football governing body.
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