Somali referee Artan barred from entering US
“Fifa is not involved in host country immigration processes, including visa adjudications, and has been informed by authorities that Mr…
‘A World Cup for them not us’: Fans’ anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
The data covers the year from October 2024 to the end of September 2025, so does not take in football…
South Africa’s president unveils crackdown on illegal migration
“We will act against forces who are exploiting the concerns of our people about illegal immigration to further their own…
DR Congo friendly to be played behind closed doors
BBC Sport understands that none of DR Congo’s players – who all play for clubs outside of the country –…
Brighton agree £21.5m deal for winger Yohanna
Brighton have agreed to sign winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m. The 18-year-old Nigerian is…
Brighton agree £21.5m deal for Nigeria winger Yohanna
Brighton have agreed to sign winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m. The 18-year-old Nigerian is…
Singer Fally Ipupa’s pride at being given major DR Congo honour
“This path has never been mine alone. It belongs to an entire people,” Fally Ipupa told fans afterwards on social…
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
The group were returning from Mali, where they had attended celebrations for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, when they…
Fifa World Cup 2026: What you need to know about South Africa
All of South Africa’s matches will also be covered live on the BBC Sport website and app with updates, analysis,…
How rise of lab-grown diamonds has affected Sierra Leone’s miners
The British multinational, De Beers, which specialises in the mining and marketing of diamonds, is eager to change the narrative.…