World football governing body FIFA has confirmed the prize money for next year’s World Cup, with each participant guaranteed $10.5 million (R175 million). South Africa, Cape Verde, Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal, Ghana and Ivory Coast will represent the African continent at the global showpiece in North America. DR Congo will also have an opportunity… Continue reading FIFA Council Approves 50% Increase in World Cup Prize Money
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Bonmati and Dembele Take Top Honours at The Best FIFA Awards
Spain’s Aitana Bonmati claimed a historic third-straight The Best FIFA Women’s Player award, and France’s Ousmane Dembele was crowned The Best FIFA Men’s Player, at a special event held in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday. The Barcelona midfielder was named The Best FIFA Women’s Player after another outstanding year for club and country, becoming the first… Continue reading Bonmati and Dembele Take Top Honours at The Best FIFA Awards
Morocco Top Side in Africa, Bafana Bafana Drop Two Spots
North Africans Morocco have maintained top spot on the continent in the latest FIFA rankings ahead of the FIFA World Cup draw on 5 December. The Atlas Lions are the best team in Africa at position one and and at 11th globally. Africa’s top 10 are: Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Mali,… Continue reading Morocco Top Side in Africa, Bafana Bafana Drop Two Spots
Sports Minister Demands Answers from SAFA, Contacts FIFA
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton Mckenzie has urged the South African Football Association (SAFA) to take responsibility for the yellow card saga. The matter relates to Bafana Bafana being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The blunder cost Bafana Bafana three points… Continue reading Sports Minister Demands Answers from SAFA, Contacts FIFA
Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Takes Up FIFA Role
World football governing body FIFA has roped in Jessica Motaung to the Men’s Football Stakeholders Committee. The 52-year-old Amakhosi administrator is amongst a host of Africans who have bagged FIFA roles in recent times. The FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee is one of the nine standing committees of FIFA. It deals with the structure of the… Continue reading Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Takes Up FIFA Role
FIFA Finally Takes Action Against Bafana Bafana and Mokoena
World football governing body FIFA will investigate the ineligibility issue involving Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena. Mokoena featured in a World Cup Qualifier against Lesotho in March despite being suspended. FIFA regulations state a player who picks up two yellow cards in the qualifiers must serve a one-match suspension. Mokoena picked up his first yellow… Continue reading FIFA Finally Takes Action Against Bafana Bafana and Mokoena
FIFA to Distribute R6 Billion to Clubs
Football clubs from around the world are in for a big payday for their respective national team players. Governing body FIFA has confirmed that clubs that have contributed players to national teams will share in USD 355 million (R6.1 billion). For the first time, the FIFA Club Benefits Programme will directly reward all clubs releasing… Continue reading FIFA to Distribute R6 Billion to Clubs
FIFA: High Demand for World Cup Tickets
World football governing body FIFA has confirmed there have been more than 1.5 million ticket draw applications submitted within 24 hours for next year’s World Cup. Fans from 210 countries have entered Visa Presale Draw, according to FIFA. “A mere 24 hours into the entry period for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Visa Presale Draw,… Continue reading FIFA: High Demand for World Cup Tickets
FIFA Players’ Voice Panel Tackles Racism in Football
The line-up of FIFA’s Players’ Voice Panel has been revealed, with the 16-strong group comprising legends of the men’s and women’s games, each of whom is fully committed to bringing an end to racism in football. Established under pillar 5 of FIFA’s Global Stand Against Racism – which was unanimously adopted by the 211 FIFA… Continue reading FIFA Players’ Voice Panel Tackles Racism in Football
Lesotho FA Dares Bafana Bafana to Field Teboho Mokoena
Lesotho’s Football Association has sent a warning to their counterparts, the South African Football Association (SAFA), regarding Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena. Mokoena is once again in the spotlight ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. He was fielded in Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 win over Lesotho in March while suspended for accumulating two yellow… Continue reading Lesotho FA Dares Bafana Bafana to Field Teboho Mokoena