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Ancelotti omits Alisson as Brazil name squad for November friendlies
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Ancelotti omits Alisson as Brazil name squad for November friendlies

By Adegboyega Adeleye Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has named a youthful 26-man squad for November friendlies against Japan and Singapore, leaving out Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker while insisting he remains the country’s best goalkeeper. Forwards: Alisson Santana (Shakhtar Donetsk), Allan (Manchester City), Estêvão (Chelsea), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Endrick and Vinícius Júnior (both Real Madrid).

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Flamingos’ World Cup Form Offers Hope For Super Falcons’ Future
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Flamingos’ World Cup Form Offers Hope For Super Falcons’ Future

Nigeria’s impressive run at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco offers hope for the Super Falcons’ future as the senior team faces the challenge of transitioning from an established generation to a new crop of players. Oluebube Umejiaku and Mary Dunstan scored to secure the win over Mexico, sending Nigeria into a quarter-final clash against Venezuela on Sunday, November 1.

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Anderson reveals ‘sadness and shock’ at Lancashire exit as he ponders cricket future
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Anderson reveals ‘sadness and shock’ at Lancashire exit as he ponders cricket future

England great talks for first time since surprise dismissal Bowler optimistic about future within or outside sport Jimmy Anderson has revealed the “sadness and shock” he felt at his surprise Lancashire dismissal while he weighs up whether his future involves playing cricket or “something different”. Speaking for the first time since being told he will not have his county contract renewed, the England great told the BBC’s Tailenders podcast that the decision even made him question whether there is “something fundamentally wrong with me as a person”.

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Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez targets early return from injury
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Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez targets early return from injury

By Adegboyega Adeleye Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is targeting a return from injury earlier than expected after making progress in his recovery from a broken jaw, according to Sky Sports. Despite their injury problems, Morgan Rogers believes Chelsea showed character in their response to last weekend’s defeat to Tottenham, following their performance against Liverpool at Anfield.

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GPL 2026/27: Kotoko chase return to winning ways against Medeama
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GPL 2026/27: Kotoko chase return to winning ways against Medeama

Asante Kotoko will be determined to return to winning ways when they welcome Ghana Premier League leaders Medeama SC to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in what promises to be an intriguing Matchday nine encounter. With Kotoko desperate to climb the league standings and Medeama determined to consolidate their position at the top, Sunday’s encounter promises to be a fiercely contested battle.

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England need miracle to stay in World Cup after failing to crush Papua New Guinea
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England need miracle to stay in World Cup after failing to crush Papua New Guinea

Pool B + C: England 34-12 Papua New Guinea Men’s and women’s sides exit in matter of hours England’s Rugby League World Cup campaign is all but over despite victory over Papua New Guinea in their final group stage game, with Brian McDermott’s side failing to score the requisite amount of points to give themselves a chance of qualifying for the semi-finals. Technically it is still possible after England at least won in Wollongong, but the 22-point margin of victory means they are relying on a 46-point Tongan win.

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Fifa to miss equal Women’s World Cup prize money ambition set by Infantino
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Fifa to miss equal Women’s World Cup prize money ambition set by Infantino

Infantino said in 2023 equality was Fifa’s target Prize money could double but big gap will remain Fifa is to fall short of gender equality with the prize money on offer at next year’s Women’s World Cup, despite making a record $15bn (£11.2bn) in revenue from this summer’s men’s tournament. Gianni Infantino, the Fifa president, said in 2023 that the organisation’s “ambition” was to have “equality” for the prize pot for 2027, saying: “Fifa is stepping up with actions, not just with words.”

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Afcon reverts back to being held every two years, Premier League news, Carabao Cup and WCL reaction – football live
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Afcon reverts back to being held every two years, Premier League news, Carabao Cup and WCL reaction – football live

Mail Tom The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will revert to being held every two years after the continent’s ruling body reversed its decision taken last year to move to a four-year cycle. The African Football Confederation (Caf) said in a statement that it had: “Unanimously decided that the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to taking place every two years.”

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CAF Reverses Four-Year AFCON Plan, Restores Biennial Tournament
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CAF Reverses Four-Year AFCON Plan, Restores Biennial Tournament

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, announcing that the tournament will return to its traditional two-year cycle. “The decision by the CAF EXCO that the CAF AFCON should take place every Two Years was based on advancing, protecting and promoting the interest of African Football and CAF’s 54 Member Associations, as well as the interest of African players employed by Football Clubs outside Africa,” Motsepe said.

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Motsepe defends two-year AFCON cycle, explains decision to shift to 2031 and 2033 editions
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Motsepe defends two-year AFCON cycle, explains decision to shift to 2031 and 2033 editions

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Dr Patrice Motsepe has defended the decision to maintain the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on a two-year cycle, while explaining the reasons for the revised competition calendar beyond 2028. “The decision by the CAF EXCO that the CAF AFCON should take place every Two Years was based on advancing, protecting and promoting the interest of African Football and CAF’s 54 Member Associations, as well as the interest of African players employed by Football Clubs outside Africa,” he said as quoted by Cafonline.

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Adamu makes history as first Nigerian CAF General Secretary
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Adamu makes history as first Nigerian CAF General Secretary

Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu has been confirmed as the substantive General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the first Nigerian to occupy the position in the organisation’s 70-year history. I am so happy for Samson Adamu on his confirmation, and I know he is going to make Nigeria and Africa proud,” Ikpeme said.

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Ghana’s AFCON U20 bid faces major stadium crisis as CAF flags venues
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Ghana’s AFCON U20 bid faces major stadium crisis as CAF flags venues

A CAF technical inspection report has identified significant infrastructure deficiencies at four of the five stadiums proposed by Ghana to host the 2027 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, with Baba Yara Sports Stadium declared non-compliant with the continent’s Category 4 standards. The report, which assesses five proposed stadiums across Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast, identifies the Baba Yara Sports Stadium as the only venue classified as non-compliant with CAF Category 4 requirements.

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