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Ugandan football club captain killed in violent assault near home
Uganda is grieving the death of SC Villa captain David Owori, who died after being attacked near his home in Kampala in what police suspect was a robbery. The 27-year-old
2026 WAFCON: 3 quarter-final fixtures confirmed
Quarter-finals line-up at 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco this weekend (all times GMT): Saturday In Casablanca Ivory Coast v Algeria (17:00) In Rabat Morocco v South
FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received the “full support” of senior directors on Wednesday but world football’s governing body apologised for the controversy of the now-shelved plan to open the
Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory
Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup’s record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition’s opening group matches.
Former Iranian women footballers ‘proud’ after being granted Australian citizenship
Two former Iranian women footballers said Thursday they were “proud” to have been granted Australian citizenship after being branded traitors at home for refusing to sing the national anthem before
WAFCON: Super Falcons thrash Egypt 6-2 to reach quarter-final
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after recording an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt. The ten-time African champions
5 things FIFA decided at its crisis meeting in Morocco
FIFA’s top leadership has reaffirmed its support for president Gianni Infantino following a meeting in Rabat, Morocco, where officials discussed the organisation’s governance, communication processes and the fallout from the
Everton sign Denmark midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal
Everton have bolstered their midfield with the signing of Denmark international Christian Norgaard from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee. The 32-year-old, who has signed a two-year deal with the Toffees,
Canada PM Carney says has no confidence in FIFA’s Infantino
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose country co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, joined Wednesday an international chorus of criticism of Gianni Infantino, saying he no longer had confidence in his
Infantino offers Morocco World Cup final in exchange for support
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is reportedly attempting to secure Morocco’s backing amid mounting pressure over his leadership and the collapse of a controversial plan involving private investment in World Cup
