Senegal national team head coach Pape Thiaw held a press conference Monday to discuss the Group I showdown against France, following French coach Didier Deschamps' earlier appearance.The Lions' manager has his full squad available and harbors no inferiority complex against Les Bleus."I have my entire group at my disposal, Kalidou Koulibaly entered during the last match, our friends served us well. We know we'll have a very good team in front of us, but we're

Former Asante Kotoko captain and Durban City goalkeeper Frederick Asare has thrown his full support behind the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team is capable of making a strong impression despite external doubts.Speaking on Akoma FM, the Ghana international rejected claims that the current squad is weaker than previous generations, arguing that the team still has enough quality to compete at the highest level."This isn't a weaker Black Stars

Ghanaian attacker Stephen Appiah Asare is set to part ways with Accra Hearts of Oak following the expiration of his contract, bringing his spell with the Phobians to an end.Sources close to the player have confirmed that the forward will leave the club as a free agent, with both parties expected to go their separate ways ahead of the upcoming season.The development has already sparked interest from several clubs across the African continent, as Appiah Asare becomes available on

Former Minister of Sports, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has admitted he is not entirely confident in the Black Stars' ability to make a deep run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.He cited poor preparation, instability in the technical department, and the likely absence of deputy captain Thomas Partey for Ghana's opening game.Speaking on Citi FM ahead of Ghana's Group L opener against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, in Toronto, Vanderpuye drew a contrast between the current

The Tunisian Football Federation has moved quickly to appoint Mondher Kebaier as interim head coach following the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi after the teamâ??s 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden.Kebaier, 56, is a familiar face to Tunisian football. He previously managed the Carthage Eagles from 2019 to 2022, leading them to the quarter-finals of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations before stepping down after they failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup."An agreement has been

Egypt were left heartbroken on Monday night as a late own goal from Mohamed Hany denied the Pharaohs what would have been their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory, forcing them to settle for a 1-1 draw against Belgium in their Group G opener at Lumen Field Stadium.The North Africans produced an impressive performance for much of the contest and looked on course for a famous victory before misfortune struck in the second half.ð???ð?¿ Egypt and Belgium share points!Whoâ??s

Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Dias, popularly known as Vozinha, has seen his popularity soar after his outstanding performance against Spain.The veteran goalkeeper has reached one million followers on Instagram after the match.Cape Verde GK Vozinha finds out LIVE he gained OVER 1 MILLION Instagram followers after his heroics vs #SpainReporter: "You have 1.2 million now..."Vozinha: "What?! No way ð???"Zero ego. Pure legend. This is football ❤️#FIFAWorldCup

Cape Verde supporters were filled with excitement and pride after the Blue Sharks secured a memorable 0-0 draw against European champions Spain in their maiden FIFA World Cup appearance.The result marked a historic moment for the island nation, which earned a valuable point against one of the tournament favourites and showcased its ability to compete on football's biggest stage.Few gave Cape Verde much chance against one of the tournament favourites, but the African debutants

England star Bukayo Saka has expressed optimism about the Three Lionsâ?? chances of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to the Arsenal talisman, head coach Thomas Tuchel has what it takes to win the title for the Lions after decades of waiting."I think Thomas Tuchel is a great manager; I think he will be able to help us secure the World Cup. We're very itchy to get started,â? Saka said in a pre-match interview.On his readiness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,

Spanish forward Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after a court found him guilty of sexually assaulting two women alongside another footballer.The ruling was delivered on Monday by a lower court in Valencia, which found that Mir and fellow player Pablo J. G. sexually assaulted the women at Mir's home in the Spanish city in 2024 while he was playing for Valencia.The 28-year-old was sentenced to seven years in prison for sexual assault and an additional

Former Black Stars coach Otto Addo has met Africa's only Ballon d'Or winner, George Weah, while working with FIFA at the 2026 World Cup in North America. Addo shared the inspiring meeting on social media, expressing excitement after meeting the man he calls the 'King' of football."Great pleasure to meet you 'King' George Weah," he captioned a photo of himself and the legendary figure.The ex-Ghana international grew up idoilising Weah, who

Cape Verde produced one of the standout defensive displays of the World Cup so far as they frustrated Spain to secure a dramatic goalless draw in their Group H opener on Monday evening.In their first major tournament appearance, the Cape Verdeans relied heavily on a heroic performance from goalkeeper Vozinha, who repeatedly denied Spain in a contest where the favourites failed to convert their dominance into goals.Spain entered the match expected to control proceedings, and for

Englandâ??s build-up to their World Cup opener has been overshadowed by fresh selection controversy, with Thomas Tuchelâ??s reported defensive plans leaving pundits Alan Shearer and Joe Cole openly baffled.The new England manager has already made headlines before a ball is kicked in anger, with several high-profile names left out of his tournament squad.Phil Foden, Lewis Hall, Harry Maguire and Cole Palmer were among the major omissions as Tuchel signalled a ruthless approach

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has raised concerns about Ghanaâ??s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, casting a shadow over the Black Starsâ?? preparations ahead of their opening Group stage fixture against Panama in Canada on Wednesday, June 17.His remarks come at a time when scrutiny is mounting over the teamâ??s readiness for the tournament.Ghanaâ??s build-up has been far from ideal, with the Ghana Black Stars managing just a single friendly under

A court hearing aimed at overturning Canada's decision to deny Thomas Partey entry for Ghana's opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is currently underway, with Ghanaian officials remaining optimistic about the outcome.Sources close to the proceedings have indicated that the mood surrounding the hearing is positive, although no decision has yet been reached.The legal challenge forms part of Ghana's efforts to secure Partey's availability for the Black Stars'

The Government of Ghana has escalated its efforts to overturn Canadaâ??s decision to deny Thomas Partey entry into the country by pursuing a court review, as the Black Stars prepare for their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to reports from Ghanaian sports journalist Godfred Akoto Boafo, a court hearing is currently underway in Canada as Ghana attempts to challenge the visa refusal through legal channels.The hearing represents the latest step in Ghanaâ??s

Bayern Munich are on the verge of completing a blockbuster deal for Moroccoâ??s World Cup star Ismael Saibari, with the German champions agreeing a â?¬55 million transfer with PSV Eindhoven.The 25â??yearâ??old attacking midfielder has already made a splash at the tournament, opening the scoring in Moroccoâ??s 1â??1 draw with Brazil. His stock has risen meteorically over the past 12 months, and Bayern have moved swiftly to secure his signature, tying him to a contract

Cape Verde's historic FIFA World Cup debut has united thousands of supporters across the United States, with members of the country's large diaspora preparing to back the Blue Sharks in Atlanta.Among them is Boston barber Antonio Alves, whose Dorchester shop has become a gathering place for Cape Verdean fans ahead of Monday's Group H clash against Spain."It means everything that Cape Verde will be playing in the United States at the World Cup," Alves said.Having

Cape Verde's first appearance at a FIFA World Cup marks the culmination of a remarkable rise for one of Africa's smallest footballing nations as they prepare to face Spain in their opening Group H match on Monday.Home to a population of around 525,000, the island nation joined FIFA in 1986 and has steadily climbed the world rankings to earn a place at football's biggest tournament.Former Cape Verde international Anselmo 'Jair' Ribeiro, who represented the

Cape Verde defender Roberto Lopes is preparing for the biggest match of his career against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, completing a remarkable journey that began behind a desk in a Dublin bank.A decade ago, the 33-year-old was working as a mortgage adviser while playing part-time football for Bohemians in the League of Ireland."I was not enjoying the work," Lopes recalled.His career took a decisive turn in 2017 when Shamrock Rovers offered him a full-time contract,