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South Africa’s build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has hit an unexpected hurdle after visa-related problems delayed the team’s scheduled departure for a training camp in Mexico.The Bafana Bafana squad was expected to leave Johannesburg on Sunday, May 31, aboard a chartered flight as part of its final preparations for the tournament. However, the journey was postponed after several players and officials were unable to obtain the required travel documents.In a statement, the South African Football Association confirmed the setback, revealing that visa issues affecting members of the delegation had disrupted the team's travel plans.According to SAFA, efforts are ongoing to resolve the matter and ensure the squad departs for Mexico City as soon as possible. The association did not ...

Fresh from their historic UEFA Champions League victory, Paris Saint-Germain have dominated UEFA’s official 2025/26 Team of the Season, with five players earning spots in the prestigious XI.The team was selected by UEFA’s Technical Observer Group and heavily reflects PSG’s successful European campaign, with the newly crowned champions contributing nearly half of the players chosen.Among those included are winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and midfielder Vitinha, who was named Player of the Match in the Champions League final. They are joined by PSG captain Marquinhos, defender Nuno Mendes, and forward Ousmane Dembélé.Arsenal recorded the second-highest representation in the team, with three players recognised following their impressive run to the final. Goalkeeper David Raya was sel...

Arsenal supporters turned out in huge numbers across North London 31, as the club celebrated its first Premier League title in over two decades, setting aside the disappointment of losing the UEFA Champions League final less than a day earlier.Thousands of fans dressed in the club's iconic red and white colours lined the streets of Islington, waving flags, setting off flares, and chanting as the players paraded the Premier League trophy aboard open-top buses.The celebrations marked the end of Arsenal's 22-year wait for a league title. The Gunners were officially crowned champions on May 19 after Manchester City dropped crucial points against Bournemouth.The parade began shortly after 2 p.m. at the Emirates Stadium and travelled through Highbury, Canonbury, and Upper Street befo...

As the world gets set for for the FIFA 2026 World Cup Mundial, the first of its kind to be jointly hosted by three countries – the United States of America, Canada and Mexico, the global soccer body, FIFA, is putting seamless plans in place for the football fiesta.Though Nigeria failed to qualify for the second consecutive time in a roll for the 48 nations newly expanded soccer tournament. However, some few Nigerians will still play some important roles in different capacities at the world’s biggest soccer showpiece.Aside a few top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) led by its former President, Amaju Pinnick, who is a member of the Organising Committee for FIFA competitions, football enthusiast and seasoned journalist, Hilary Damissah, joins a global multi-racial an...