Real Betis winger Abdessamad Ezzalzouli has broken his silence after being ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling on Moroccans to stand united behind the Atlas Lions.The 24-year-old suffered a knee injury during Morocco's 1-1 warm-up draw against Norway, forcing him off at halftime.Medical checks later confirmed the injury would require several weeks of recovery, making participation in the tournament unrealistic. Amine Sbai was called up from the standby list as his

Ghana's government says it has not received any official information indicating that Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied a visa to enter Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The clarification was provided by Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams amid growing reports suggesting that the Villarreal midfielder could face travel restrictions for Ghana's group stage fixture against Panama, which is scheduled to be played in Canada on June 17.Speaking to Joy

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes centre stage across the globe, SuperSport is set to redefine morning television with the launch of The Morning Cup. This brand-new, live daily broadcast, which premiered on Wednesday, June 10, is an electrifying collision of football, culture, music, entertainment, and unapologetic conversation.Anchored by dynamic SuperSport presenters Lwazi Ziqubu and Fiso Mazibuko, the main studio boasts a formidable, pan-African roster of co-hosts.Bringing

Ghana's Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey encountered difficulties in securing a visa to the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The revelation comes amid reports suggesting the Villarreal midfielder could face travel complications for Ghana's Group Stage fixture against Panama in Canada on June 17.Speaking in an interview with Joy News, the Sports Minister clarified that while Partey previously

Former Germany international Jerome Boateng has delivered a scathing assessment of South Africaâ??s performance following their 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday night.Bafana Bafana endured a difficult start to their campaign as Mexico capitalised on defensive lapses to secure a comfortable victory. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, scored in each half, ensured the hosts collected all

Morocco and Brazil are set to begin their campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a tricky Group C encounter at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday, June 13.The highly anticipated clash pits one of footballâ??s most successful nations against a Morocco side that captured global attention with their historic run to the semi-finals at the 2022 World Cup.With both teams entering the tournament in impressive form, the contest promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the

African football legend, Mohamed Aboutrika, has indicated that he was not surprised South Africa suffered a defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Bafana Bafana lost 2-0 to the co-host on Thursday at the Estadio Azteca, in a contest that produced three red cards; two to South Africa and one to Mexico.Analysing the match at full-time, Aboutrika blamed the defeat on Hugo Broos, insisting that the starting eleven of the coach was not the best.â??Heâ??s

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has praised the performance of his players despite their 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Bafana Bafana locked horns with the co-host on Thursday, hoping for a positive result to begin their Group A campaign on a good note.On the matchday, goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez propelled Mexico to a deserved win, condemning South Africa to a defeat in a game where two Bafana Bafana players were sent

Hearts of Oak have made contact with Accra Lions head coach Richard Afoakwa over a potential role as the club's assistant coach and youth team head coach, GHANASoccernet.com understands.The Phobians are keen to bring the highly rated young tactician into their setup, offering a dual role that would see him work alongside the first team while also spearheading youth development.Accra Lions, however, are determined to retain Afoakwa and are pushing to tie him down to a contract

The Hope Brand continues to cement its status as a major force in Ghanaian football, having now secured official kit sponsorship deals with four Ghana Premier League clubs ahead of the 2026/27 season.The sportswear company's growing portfolio includes some of the biggest names in Ghanaian football: Asante Kotoko, Medeama SC, Hearts of Oak and Karela United.The announcement of Hearts of Oak as the latest addition follows similar deals with Kotoko, Medeama, and Karela United,

Coach Nana Agyemang has revealed that he discovered Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi as a 12-year-old, and has backed the shot-stopper to one day become Ghana's first-choice goalkeeper.The former Vision FC head coach, who worked as technical director at Lizzy Sports Complex, recalled spotting Agbasi's talent at a young age and beginning his training there."I discovered Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi when he was just 12 years old and began training

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to make history for African football, with a record 10 nations representing the continent on the global stage and thousands of passionate supporters expected to bring colour, energy and culture to stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico.For the first time in the tournament's history, Africa will be represented by 10 countries following the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams. Morocco, Ghana, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Cape Verde,

At just 17 years and 240 days old, midfielder Gilberto Mora cemented his status as a football prodigy by becoming the youngest Mexican and youngest North American ever to play in a FIFA Menâ??s World Cup.The teenager etched his name into soccer folklore during co-hosts Mexico's dramatic 2-0 opening match victory against South Africa at the historic Estadio Azteca.Coming on as a second-half substitute for Álvaro Fidalgo in the 65th minute, Mora didn't just step onto

According to the Minister, the tour was undertaken to assess the impact of government’s decision to transfer more resources and responsibilities from the central government to the local level

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico, Africa will once again look to its finest talents to make a mark on football's biggest stage.Among the continent's brightest stars is Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi, a player widely regarded as one of the best full-backs in world football.At 27, Hakimi enters the tournament at the peak of his powers and carries the hopes of a Moroccan side aiming to build on its historic run at the 2022

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When the final whistle blew at the Estadio Azteca, cementing South Africaâ??s historic 2-0 opening match defeat and record-breaking three red cards, the explosion of celebration across West African social media was instant, ruthless, and deeply personal.To an outside observer, the relentless trolling from Ghanaian and Nigerian fans looked like standard football banter mocking Bafana Bafana's disciplinary collapse.However, the digital onslaught stems from a far more painful

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Every World Cup produces its firsts. The first touch, the first foul, the first flash of a yellow card. At the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, history began being written just nine minutes into the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, and it wasted no time delivering drama.

The FIFA World Cup has long been a showcase for the world's best footballers, but it is also one of the most important scouting grounds for identifying future stars.As Africa prepares for greater representation at the expanded 2026 World Cup, clubs, agents and talent scouts are paying closer attention to the continent's next generation of players. The tournament provides a unique stage where emerging talents can test themselves against elite opposition while attracting