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December 20, 2022

Nigeria, Benin Republic bid to co-host 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

The three-time Africa champions have lost AFCON hosting bids four times in 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2019.

AFCON
December 19, 2022

France striker Karim Benzema retires from international football

The former Olympique Lyonnais striker earned 97 caps and is fifth on France’s all-time goalscorer list with 37 goals.

Karim Benzema
December 19, 2022

Netherlands auction World Cup jerseys to help migrant workers

The proceeds will be used to help the situation of migrant workers in Qatar.

Netherlands 2022 FIFA World Cup jersey
December 18, 2022

Argentina end 36-year wait, beat France to win Qatar 2022 World Cup

Argentina won 4-2 in the shootouts to win the biggest silverware in football for the third time – they first won the World Cup in 1978, the second time in 1986 and now in 2022.

Argentina wins 2022 FIFA World Cup at Qatar
December 18, 2022

Qatar 2022: Davido to perform at World Cup grand finale

Earlier this year, Davido collaborated with Hayya Hayya (Better Together), one of the official singles for the Qatar 2022 World with other top musical artists.

Hayya Hayya cover used to illustrate the story
December 18, 2022

Chaos as fans injure player, referee in Australian topflight league

The incident occurred during a game between Melbourne City and their arch rivals Melbourne Victory in the A-League.

A photo of Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover injured used to illustrate story.
December 17, 2022

Flying Eagles spank Lobi Stars 2-0 in friendly match

The Flying Eagles, the national Under-20 male football team, on Saturday in Abuja defeated Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club side Lobi Stars of Makurdi 2-0 in a friendly match

Flying Eagles v Lobi Stars
December 17, 2022

Qatar 2022: Croatia beat Morocco to extend Africa’s wait for World Cup medal

It was the second time both teams would meet in this competition, following a goalless draw in their opening Group F game 24 days ago.

Croatia v Morocco
December 16, 2022

FIFA announces plan to establish new women’s tourneys

The world football governing body made this decision on Friday at its council meeting in Doha, Qatar.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
December 16, 2022

FIFA launches 32-team Club World Cup tournament, begins 2025

The world football governing body, FIFA, has announced the creation of a new tournament that will involve football clubs around the world starting in 2025.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino