The African History

In 2002, Senegal played their first World Cup match and beat defending champions France 1-0. France had won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 before facing Senegal.

Roger Milla made age look like a joke.

In 1994, Cameroon legend Roger Milla scored against Russia at 42 years and 39 days. He remains the oldest goalscorer in World Cup history.

DR Congo is back to World Cup after 52 years. DR Congo 🇨🇩 returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1974. This is more than football. It is memory, pride, and national emotion.

Congo’s term-limit debate is heating up.

Clashes broke out in Kinshasa after opposition groups rejected proposed constitutional changes linked to presidential term limits. The debate has raised fresh questions about power and democracy in DR Congo.

Cape Verde 🇨🇻 reached its first World Cup in 2026. For a small island nation, this is more than football. It is identity, pride, and proof of progress.

Africa has its biggest World Cup presence ever.

Africa has 10 teams at the 2026 World Cup: Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia. This is the largest African representation in World Cup history.

What if South Africa 🇿🇦 wins World Cup?

South African Government issues statement in solidarity with South African Team encouraging citizens to rally behind their beloved country.

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, just days after US immigration officials denied him entry to the FIFA World Cup.Artan was set to make history as the first-ever Somali referee at a World Cup before being turned away by US border authorities. In a swift turnaround, UEFA announced he will now take charge of the high-profile Super Cup clash between Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and Europa League holders Aston Villa in Salzburg on August 12.According to UEFA, the appointment follows discussions with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as part of an ongoing cooperation agreement between the two governing bodies. Artan enters the historic fixture carrying high continental prestige, having been named Africa's Best Male Referee in 2025.