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Despite falling short of the final, Nigeria's Super Eagles earned the ultimate compliment from African football legend Yaya Touré. The former Barcelona star says they were the tournament's most impressive team, proving that excellence isn't always measured in trophies.
Manchester City legend Yaya Touré just made football history, becoming the first African manager to lead a team into the UEFA Champions League group stage. His Slovakian club Slovan Bratislava sealed their spot with a thrilling extra-time victory.
Côte d'Ivoire's national soccer team reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever, defeating Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia. The historic win accomplishes what even legends like Didier Drogba couldn't achieve in previous tournaments.
In a rare move, Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is asking citizens to vote on a constitutional reform that would reduce presidential authority and strengthen parliament. The decision shows a willingness to share power in one of West Africa's strongest democracies.
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi earned recognition on the 2026 Football Black List, celebrating influential Black leaders in British football. The Nigerian international joins an elite group being honored for making a real difference in the sport.
Young Adelaide striker Nestory Irankunda scored the opening goal as Australia defeated Türkiye 2-0 in their World Cup opener, thrilling 6,000 fans gathered in his hometown. Five Adelaide players made this year's Socceroos squad, the strongest local representation in the team's history.
India's greenest music festival just wrapped its 2025 edition with nearly 30,000 attendees and is already planning an 18-day immersive art experience. The certified sustainable event proves that doing good and feeling good can share the same stage.
A Swedish striker who made sandwiches until age 24 is now scoring goals in Europe's biggest competition. Jacob Bergstrom's journey from amateur football to the Champions League proves it's never too late to chase your dreams.
From playing street football in Manchester's Collyhurst neighborhood to starring at Wembley Stadium, 21-year-old Nico O'Reilly is living his boyhood dream. The Manchester City academy graduate is heading into Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea with silverware and a potential World Cup spot on the line.