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March 18, 2026

Morocco defends CAF 2025 AFCON ruling amid controversy

The Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football has acknowledged CAF’s appeal board ruling following the disputed AFCON 2025 final.

Morocco’s CHAN players
March 18, 2026

Senegal FA rejects CAF verdict stripping national team of 2025 AFCON title

The Senegalese Football Federation says it will appeal the decision of CAF’s appellate board declaring Morocco the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Senegal lifting trophy at AFCON 2025
March 18, 2026

Nigeria fall 81-73 to Germany despite spirited fight at FIBA qualifiers

Nigeria women’s national basketball team lost 81-73 to Germany women’s national basketball team in a group phase game at the FIBA World Cup qualifiers in France.

D’Tigress
March 18, 2026

Man City, Chelsea dumped out of Champions League; Real, PSG, Arsenal advance

It is the end of the road for Manchester City and Chelsea as they were dumped out of the Champions League on Tuesday night.

PSG players
March 17, 2026

CAF appeal board declares Morocco winner of 2025 AFCON

This followed an appeal filed by the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) seeking to be declared the victor of the final, won 1-0 by Senegal.

Morocco football team
March 17, 2026

FIFA rejects Nigeria’s petition to disqualify DR Congo from 2026 World Cup qualifiers

The NFF has less than 10 days to successfully appeal the decision before the 2026 World Cup inter-confederation playoff tournament.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
March 17, 2026

Iran in talks with FIFA to move World Cup matches away from U.S.

“We are currently negotiating with FIFA to hold Iran’s matches in the World Cup in Mexico,” the Iranian embassy said.

President Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino
March 16, 2026

Premier League hands Chelsea one-year transfer ban, £10 million fine over financial breaches

Chelsea have also been banned from registering new academy players for nine months, with the punishment taking effect immediately.

Chelsea FC
March 16, 2026

World Cup play-offs: FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DRC over laser pointers, security breach

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle accused the Central Africans of using voodoo to defeat Nigeria.

Super Eagles players ver DR Congo players at World Cup play-off
March 16, 2026

FIBA World Cup qualifier: France edge D’Tigress 93–86

The hosts led from start to finish at the Astroballe arena on Sunday, establishing early control and maintaining their advantage throughout the competitive encounter.

D’Tigress