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What we learned from Wafcon 2026

BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals.

August 17, 2026

Cameroon claim first Wafcon title with victory over Malawi

Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

August 16, 2026

Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA's Infantino - Reuters

Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA's Infantino Reuters

August 13, 2026

Bihina saves four penalties as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final

Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.

August 12, 2026

Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final

Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.

August 12, 2026

US 1500m champion Koech gets three-year doping ban

American middle-distance runner Jonah Koech is banned for three years for blood doping.

August 10, 2026

Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino

Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.

August 8, 2026

Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president

Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private investment plan - but it may not be that easy.

August 7, 2026

Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?

The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

August 6, 2026

Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support

Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.

August 6, 2026

Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president

Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.

August 5, 2026

Infantino calls executive meeting as criticism mounts

Gianni Infantino summons senior leaders to a meeting on Wednesday, after facing more fierce criticism of his plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations.

August 4, 2026

Could Infantino really push through a 64-team World Cup?

If we have learned one thing from Gianni Infantino's Fifa tenure, it is that more is better. That could mean 64 teams at the World Cup.

July 20, 2026

Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup

Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "for the whole world".

July 12, 2026

Mbappe strikes again after missing penalty as France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals - Reuters

Mbappe strikes again after missing penalty as France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals Reuters

July 9, 2026

Morocco offer France first real test of World Cup credentials - Reuters

Morocco offer France first real test of World Cup credentials Reuters

July 7, 2026

Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot

Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.

June 11, 2026

Fifa and global players' union agree landmark deal

Players will have a seat at football's decision-making table following a landmark deal between world governing body Fifa and global players' union Fifpro.

June 10, 2026

Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut - Reuters

Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut Reuters

June 9, 2026

Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.

June 8, 2026

Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped

Senegal's Football Federation boss calls the decision to hand Morocco the Afcon title a "robbery" amid plans to parade the trophy before Saturday's friendly against Peru in Paris.

March 26, 2026