FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned a controversial plan to open the commercial interests of the World Cup and other major FIFA competitions to private investors, following intense opposition from football authorities across the world. The dramatic U-turn comes just…
As preparations intensify for the historic TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 tournament, the Uganda Local Organising Committee (LOC) has called on local businesses to position themselves for lucrative procurement opportunities by registering for supplier pre-qualification. The appeal signals the beginning…
In Ugandan women’s football, retirement announcements are uncommon. Many players quietly step away from the game without formal farewells, leaving fans unaware of when their careers have ended. Margaret Namirimu has chosen a different path, publicly announcing her retirement and…
England’s dramatic FIFA World Cup journey has taken an unexpected turn off the pitch after British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer personally intervened in a dispute over the Three Lions’ Round of 32 fixture against Mexico with less than two days before…
The countdown to another exciting season of African club football has officially begun after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the full match calendar for the 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup. The announcement provides…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence appears to have stretched beyond the football pitch after Venezuelan authorities expressed gratitude for what they described as a major humanitarian contribution from the Portugal captain. According to a statement attributed to Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez,…
When the whistle blows to usher in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland from 5–27 September, Uganda’s footprint on the global stage will not be carried by a player but by a woman in black whose journey…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will rekindle one of football’s most memorable rivalries when Senegal face France in a high-stakes Group I encounter, reviving memories of the famous 2002 tournament opener that stunned the football world. More than two decades…
FIFA’s decision to require changes to a proposed Haiti World Cup jersey has triggered a wider global debate over where football should draw the line between cultural expression and political messaging. The kit, produced by manufacturer Saeta, originally featured a…
While the United States shut the door on him ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, European football has responded by placing Somali referee Omar Artan on one of the continent’s grandest stages. UEFA announced on Thursday that Artan will…
