The African continent remains well represented in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in North America, with ninety percent of the teams that qualified for the global showpiece still at the tournament. Ten African teams qualified for the World Cup, and only Tunisia failed to make it past the group stage. South Africa, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Cape Verde, Algeria, Ghana, Egypt, DR Congo and Senegal have all made it through to the knockout phase, which represents 90% of African teams that…

FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinalists Morocco are capable of going all the way this time and winning the tournament, according to their head coach, Mohamed Ouahbi. The Atlas Lions were in fine form in the previous edition hosted by Qatar four years ago, when they went all the way to the last four. This time in North America, they have made it past the group stage and into the Round of 32. They will meet the Netherlands on Monday, 29…

Bafana Bafana have reached the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history after group stage exits in 1998, 2002 and 2010. Hugo Broos’s men beat South Korea 1-0 at the Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, in the early hours of Thursday morning to finish as the runners-up in Group A and progress to the Round of 32. Bafana Bafana will take on Canada on Sunday in Los Angeles, USA, for a place in the Last 16…

The expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 has opened the door to a potentially historic campaign for Africa, with as many as five teams still on course to reach the knockout stage – a feat that would surpass the continent’s previous best. Africa’s strongest collective showing at the World Cup came in 2014 when Algeria, Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire all progressed beyond the group stage. Twelve years on, that record could be eclipsed. With one round of matches remaining in most…

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, together with Deputy Minister Peace Mabe, has concluded the final phase of the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fan Competition. South Africa is sending 19 supporters to Mexico, where they will attend the Bafana Bafana match against South Korea in Monterrey on Thursday, 25 June. The following supporters achieved the highest scores in the competition and have been selected to represent their respective PSL clubs: No entries were received from…

FIFA World Cup debutants Cape Verde produced a sensational defensive performance to secure a 0-0 draw against European champions Spain in Atlanta. A nation of just over 500,000 people, they held out against Luis de la Fuente’s star-studded team on Monday, recording a result which will reverberate around planet football. While Spain are ranked third in the world, Cape Verde come in at 64th. Cape Verde were superbly organised from back to front. While Spain predictably enjoyed the lion’s share…

North Africans Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi following a disappointing start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The decision comes after the heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening match, bringing an abrupt end to his short spell in charge. He had been at the helm for only five months. According to ESPN, the Carthage Eagles’ preparations were further disrupted by the presence of the head coach’s son within the training camp, despite him not being…

Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo came off the bench to hit a winner against Ecuador to get Africa its first victory at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Diallo scored a 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast edged Ecuador in a breathless contest in which the woodwork was struck four times in Philadelphia, United States. The match, somehow, seemed to be heading for a goalless draw before substitute Amad expertly caressed a shot into the bottom corner to spark scenes of…

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has been refused entry to Canada ahead of Ghana’s World Cup opener with Panama. The Black Stars have been training in Boston, USA. According to world football governing body FIFA, Partey was unable to travel from Ghana’s US base to Toronto with the rest of his teammates as his visa application “has been refused by the Canadian government”. As previously reported, the former Arsenal midfielder is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault in the United…

South Africa’s senior national football team, Bafana Bafana, will have to contend with big fines from FIFA after a disastrous match against Mexico on Thursday. Bafana Bafana lost 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca in the opening match of this year’s World Cup. To make matters worse, Bafana Bafana midfielders Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane received their marching orders from Brazilian referee, Wilton Sampaio. According to the FIFA Disciplinary Code, there will be fines of USD20,000 (approx. R326 000) each for…