South Africa national team head coach Hugo Broos has left his position after five years in charge, with South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan confirming the Belgian’s departure on Friday.

The Super Falcons face a defining moment in their quest for a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they take on Zambia in a crucial Group C encounter on Saturday.

The FA said Chelsea admitted making £47 million in undisclosed payments to unregistered agents and third parties in connection with player transfers completed between 2011 and 2018.

FIFA has launched a consultation process on a proposal to expand the men’s World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, with documents seen by ESPN indicating that a decision could be reached by August 14.

World record holder Tobi Amusan has revealed that a pre-tournament knee injury and chilly weather conditions were behind her surprising third-place finish in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

Isaac Ngbede said the Super Falcons lost because they looked heavy, saying the loss will spur them to be more aggressive and brave in their consequent matches.

“It is a bad deal for FIFA’s member associations, a bad deal for football, and a bad deal for the long-term future of the game.”

“I think that football has to be for the people, not in private hands,” Alonso said in Sydney, where the London club are on a pre-season tour.

The Asian Football Confederation said on Friday it was backing UEFA and CONCACAF over serious concerns about FIFA’s proposal to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup.

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and Nollywood actor Charles Okocha reignited their rivalry on Friday after engaging in a heated face-off ahead of their highly anticipated celebrity boxing rematch in Lagos.