SA referee Victor Gomes nominated for prestigious World's Best Referee award
Fresh from officiating at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup in Qatar, renowned South African referee Victor Gomes has been nominated for a prestigious refereeing award.
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Arab football is the winner in a truly global game
And so the dust begins to settle, and the analysis begins. Looking back, Morocco’s opening match at the very first World Cup to be held in the Arab world did not live long in the memory. A goalless draw with Croatia hardly captured the attention of the football world and a fair few observers would have written off the Atlas Lions’ chances of getting out of their group — especially as their next match was against Belgium, a country ranked by FIFA as second in the world behind Brazil.
Morocco is Africa’s top FIFA ranked team as Eagles drop three places
[FILE] Morocco’s defender #02 Achraf Hakimi (2nd R) celebrates with teammates after converting the last penalty during the penalty shoot-out to win the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Morocco and Spain at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on December 6, 2022. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)
Heroic Morocco climb high, world champions Argentina up to second in FIFA rankings
FIFA released their latest rankings on Thursday following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Champions Argentina fail to knock Brazil off top spot in rankings, Republic of Ireland move up a place
World Cup winners Argentina have failed to dislodge Brazil from the top of the FIFA men's rankings as the Republic of Ireland have moved up one position, from 49th to 48th.
African team can reach 2026 World Cup final - CAF boss Motsepe
African football boss Patrice Motsepe told a press conference in Johannesburg on Wednesday he believes a team from the continent can reach the 2026 World Cup final.
NFF ‘unaware’ of reported Nigeria, Benin Republic bid to co-host 2025 AFCON
Senegal’s forward Sadio Mane holds the trophy prior to the ceremony after winning after the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 final football match between Senegal and Egypt at Stade d’Olembe in Yaounde on February 6, 2022. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
Charismatic ref Victor Gomes retires after 'flying SA flag' at Qatar World Cup
Renowned South African referee Victor Gomes has announced his retirement following the 2022 FIFA World Cup.