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Nomsa Chabeli

SABC GCEO Nomsa Chabeli issues major football broadcast commitment

South African Broadcast Corporation Group CEO Nomsa Chabeli has vowed to bring several upcoming major football events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to fans on free-to-air platforms.

Frank Onyeka of Nigeria during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match between Nigeria and Libya at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on October 11, 2024 in Uyo, Nigeria.

Frank Onyeka disappointed by Nigeria snub in World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria international and FC Augsburg midfielder Frank Onyeka has admitted he was disheartened after being omitted from the Super Eagles squad for last month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

USA Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino vows to turn USA fortunes around before 2026 World Cup

United States manager Mauricio Pcchettino has called for calm after their 2-1 defeat to Canada in the CONCACAF National League third-place play-off on Sunday.

Match official Akhona Makalima during the Motsepe Foundation Championship match between Magesi FC and Platinum City Rovers at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Polokwane, South

Akhona Makalima has set her sights on the next World Cup tournaments

Trailblazing FIFA-accredited referee, Akhona Makalima, has set her sights on the next big assignment – the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the host nation for the latter event is yet to be announced.

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Eritrea withdraw from 2026 World Cup

Eritrea have withdrawn from their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.