Niger has taken a decisive step in shaping the future of its youth and national football by joining FIFA’s elite “Starting Eleven” countries to launch proximity pitches, modern, eco-friendly mini-pitches known as FIFA Arenas. Two of these state-of-the-art facilities were…
Uganda’s football story is about to reach an extraordinary new chapter. The nation’s U17 men’s team , affectionately known as the Cubs , will make their first-ever appearance at a FIFA World Cup when the U17 global finals kick off…
Tanzania has officially taken command of East African football. With four clubs , Simba SC, Young Africans SC (Yanga), Azam FC, and Singida Black Stars , qualifying for the 2025–26 CAF group stages, and a record $24.48 million football budget,…
Vipers SC’s quest for a place in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stage came to an agonising end after a 1-1 draw against Power Dynamos in Ndola on Friday, resulting in a 3-2 aggregate defeat in the second preliminary…
The storm has settled, at least for now. After weeks of growing discontent, empty terraces, and one club’s outright rebellion, Ugandan football’s top brass have bowed to the roar of the terraces. The Uganda Premier League will, once again, be…
History has been made. Cape Verde – the tiny Atlantic archipelago with a population of just over half a million , will be on football’s biggest stage in 2026, after sealing a landmark World Cup qualification with a commanding 3-0…
Football fever is gripping Ugandan fans as Vipers SC prepare to host Zambia’s Power Dynamos in a high-stakes CAF Champions League showdown, with tickets for the October 19th fixture nearly sold out. The Venoms, buoyed by a convincing 2-0 aggregate…
All-female officiating crew appointed for global club opener as champions from Asia and Oceania launch landmark tournament The stage is set for a new chapter in women’s football as Wuhan Jiangda WFC, reigning queens of Asia, prepare to face Oceania…
FIFA’s landmark investment and the 2025 Club World Cup spotlight Africa’s growing impact on world football. KINSHASA, DRC — African football is entering a bold new chapter. Since 2016, the FIFA Forward Programme has invested over USD 1 billion into…
In the swirling arena of Ugandan football, where passion often runs hotter than the midday sun over Mengo, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has stepped forward with a crisp, assertive response to mounting discontent from top-tier clubs. Vipers…
