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Africa: World Cup 2026 – Red Cards for Players Who Cover Mouths and Walk Off in Protest
[RFI] Players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents and teams who leave the pitch without the referee’s permission can be given red cards under new rules announced on Wednesday by football’s lawmakers.
Nigeria: EFCC Witness – How Union Bank Kept N51bn From Arik Loan Transaction
[This Day] An Assistant Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Bawa Usman Kaltungo, has told a Special Offences Court in Lagos that Union Bank of Nigeria Plc allegedly retained about N51 billion realised from a disputed Arik A…
Ghana: Late Footballer Frimpong’s Funeral Rites Today
[Ghanaian Times] Members of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council (ExCo) will throng the funeral grounds of the late Dominic Frimpong, the footballer that lost his life in a gang robbery attack.
Egypt/Nigeria: Olympics Qualifier – Super Falcons Brace for Tough Draw in Cairo
[Premium Times] CAF has designed a five-round qualification structure, one that places a premium on consistency and resilience. Unlike group-stage formats, this pathway offers little room for recovery, every round is a knockout hurdle
Nigeria: Mercedes Benz Sues Osimhen for Alleged ₦142m Debt
[Vanguard] German automaker Mercedes-Benz has reportedly filed a complaint with the Italian Carabinieri against Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for allegedly failing to complete payments for a leased vehicle.
Nigeria: Super Eagles’ Fernandez Targets League Crown to Honour Tavernier’s Exit
[Premium Times] PFA Scotland Team of the Year and Rangers’ Men’s Player of the Year awardee, who joined Rangers from Peterborough United, revealed that Tavernier played a key role in helping him adjust to the expectations and scale of the club
Zimbabwe: Kaitano Tembo Targets Stability After Marinica Departure
[New Zimbabwe] Newly appointed Warriors interim coach has outlined his vision after taking charge of the national team’s technical setup.
Zimbabwe: Kaitano Tembo On Taking Over As Interim Head Coach of Zimbabwe
[Cosafa] Newly appointed Warriors Interim Head Coach Kaitano Tembo steps into the role at a pivotal moment for Zimbabwean football, with the team preparing for the Unity Cup in London.
Gambia: GPF Commends Inspector Aminata Gaye After Completing FIFA Goalkeeper Workshop
[The Point] The Gambia Police Force High Command, in collaboration with the Sports Department, has commended Inspector Aminata Gaye of the Police Female Team after completing the FIFA Elite Youth Goalkeeper Coaches Workshop organised by The Gambia Foot…
Gambia: Bowyer Gibba Wins GFCA Coach of the Month Award
[The Point] Head coach of Colley Stars FC, Bowyer Gibba, has won The Gambia Football Coaches Association Coach of the Month for February/March Award.