African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Marrakech, Morocco — Gabon’s government has announced the suspension of the national football team, the dismissal of head coach Thierry Mouyouma, and the exclusion of senior players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele Manga following a disastrous Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking in a televised address, acting Minister of Sports Simplice-Désiré Mamboula […]
FIFA has made a rare U-turn on World Cup ticket pricing following a wave of global criticism, announcing a dramatic reduction aimed at making the tournament more accessible to loyal football fans. [spacer height=”20px”] Under the new decision, selected supporters will be able to attend matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for as little […]
World football governing body FIFA has approved a total prize fund of $655 million for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, representing a 50 per cent increase from the previous edition staged in Qatar. The expanded tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, marking the first World Cup to feature 48 teams. […]
