Football

African Women Making Their Mark in the International Football Arena In the vibrant world of international sports, African women are making their presence felt, and in ways that were previously nearly unattainable. An inspiring surge of female ownership in football clubs has sparked a significant turning point in global sports business.It is in this auspicious climate that Tems, a renowned international artist known for her soul-stirring music, has transcended her music career into the realm of sports business by investing…

Somali Football's Grassroots Revolution: New Beginnings in Kismayo The sprawling beaches and bustling markets of Kismayo serve not just as the city’s identity but as a backdrop to its ever-budding football culture. Now, the heartbeat of this culture has found a renewed rhythm with the Somali Football Federation’s (SFF) inauguration of its second youth development centre. This latest initiative stands as a testament to the federation’s ambition of sowing the seeds of a…

In a significant development within the realm of sports and ethics, Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish football federation, has encountered another setback following his infamous kiss with player Jenni Hermoso. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) recently confirmed that it has rejected Rubiales' appeal against a three-year suspension from all football-related activities. This decision comes in the wake of the events surrounding the 2023 Women's World Cup, a moment marred by controversy rather than…

Mogadishu (AX) — In an exhilarating stride toward bolstering the nation's football prowess, Somalia has unveiled its inaugural Youth Football Development Center in Baidoa this week. This initiative underscores a momentous chapter in the country's grassroots infrastructure, a dream long nurtured by the Somali Football Federation (SFF). Can this be the dawn of a new era for Somali football, one wonders? Baidoa, nestled 246 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu, has become the canvas for this ambitious football project. Here,…

SFF president Ali Abdi Mohamed (sporting a blue shirt)The Somalia Football Federation (SFF) has firmly rejected any allegations of bias among its referees.The federation emphasized its dedication to elevating the country's football to meet global standards. In a statement, the SFF highlighted the role of football as more than just a pastime; it's a source of jobs for young people, a deterrent from negative influences, and a glue holding the nation together despite its ongoing security troubles. "Some naysayers have been…

Côte d'Ivoire will play a friendly match against the French team on March 25 at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille. Patrice Beaumelle, coach of the Elephants, presented the list of 25 elements called to this meeting.…

Vahid Halilhodzic, the coach of the Morocco team, has revealed a list of 26 players called up to face DR Congo on March 25 and 29, in the play-offs for the World Cup 2022. A group almost identical to the one that played CAN 2021, without Hakim Ziyech but with…

Defeated 5-1 by Japan in the semifinals of the Beach Soccer World Cup, Senegal said goodbye to their dreams of a final. The Lions can, however, comfort themselves with a match for third place on Sunday against Switzerland, while the Japanese face Russia. After their historic quarter-final victory over Brazil, the tournament's…

For the first time in its history, the Senegalese qualified for the last four of the FIFA World Cup by beating Brazil in the quarter-finals, after extra time, on Thursday, August 26 in Moscow (5-4). Historic day for the lions. After two eliminations in a row in the quarterfinals of the Beach Soccer World Cup, four in total, the…

At the end of a game full of twists and turns, Senegal won 5-3 against Portugal in their second match in the group game of the Beach Soccer World Cup in Russia. As in the two previous editions, the Senegalese will play the quarterfinals. The meeting had started rather badly for Senegal, but the Lions in Teranga were able to…