According to L’Équipe, following CAF’s Executive Committee meeting held in Cairo, Egypt, on March 29, CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced that the Africa Cup of Nations will undergo a format change.
Sweden host Poland in a World Cup playoff final in Solna, with a place at the 2026 tournament at stake.
Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are among the Premier League stars “addicted” to chess, helping to spark a surge in the game’s popularity among younger people.
Ghana said Tuesday they have dismissed coach Otto Addo, hours after a friendly defeat to Germany and just over 70 days until the World Cup.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is enjoying the pressure of being one of the favourites to win the World Cup, he said on the eve of Tuesday’s friendly with Egypt in Barcelona.
Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in a friendly against Zambia on Tuesday in what is the reigning world champions’ final game on home soil before they defend their World Cup crown.
A last-gasp A last-gasp Deniz Undav goal saved Germany’s blushes in an unconvincing 2-1 win over Ghana in a friendly in Stuttgart on Monday. goal saved Germany’s blushes in an unconvincing 2-1 win over Ghana in a friendly in Stuttgart on Monday.
Thomas Tuchel defended Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka after their England withdrawals, stating both players were keen to feature against Japan before pulling out.
Spain released Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi from their squad on Sunday because of knee discomfort.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday he will “respect” the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision on Senegal’s appeal against being stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title.