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Who Is Omar Artan? The Somali Referee Who Missed His World Cup Dream After U.S. Entry Denial

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Archak Mitra

Football refereeing in Somalia produced another star in the form of Omar Abdulkadir Artan. He became the first referee in the Somali nation to be appointed to officiate the FIFA World Cup. Omar Artan, Unfortunately for him, the dream became a nightmare when he was unable to participate in the 2026 event because of problems […]

What Are the African Football Leagues Paying Best Player Salaries?

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Archak Mitra

Footballers all over Africa don’t need to choose between staying close to home and earning big salaries. These days, there are many top leagues within their own countries offering high-paying careers for talented footballers. For 2026, the Betway Premiership of South Africa and Premier League of Egypt are still leading the way when it comes […]

Bayern Munich Opens Soccer Academy in Ethiopia

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Samuel Okoro

The soccer school will accept 30-40 young athletes between the ages of 8-10, with their training costs covered by Bayern Munich, says the Ethiopian Football Federation’s Esayas Jira. TAGS: AfricaEast AfricaEthiopiaEurope and AfricaSoccerSports

Abandoned Nigerian Boy Accused of Witchcraft Now Budding Athlete

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Samuel Okoro

The story of Hope’s recovery went viral, and was celebrated by many people across the continent. TAGS: ChildrenHuman RightsNigeriaReligionSportsWest Africa

Heart Problem Forces Nigerian Footballer Into Early Retirement

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Samuel Okoro

21-year-old Nura Abdullahi was advised by his Roma football club to quit after undergoing cardiological tests. Abdullahi has a contract with the Italian side until June 2021. TAGS: NigeriaSoccerSportsWest Africa

Semenya Loses Court Appeal Against IAAF’s Testosterone Ruling

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Samuel Okoro

South African two-time Olympic 800-metre champion Caster Semenya has lost her appeal against rules designed to decrease naturally high testosterone levels in some female runners. TAGS: AthleticsSouth AfricasportWomen