World Cup 2026: FIFA raises Member Association funding to $871 million

Els: MBN360 Sports FIFA has announced a major financial upgrade for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, revealing that the total distribution to Member Associations will rise to $871 million, a substantial increase aimed at strengthening national teams’ preparations and tournament participation. The new funding package will spread across all 48 qualifying nations, offering a significant boost […]

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CAF and UEFA Seal Strategic Partnership to Drive Football Development

Els: MBN360 Sports The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have formalized a wide-ranging strategic partnership aimed at accelerating football development across Africa and Europe. The agreement, signed in Vancouver, Canada, by CAF President Patrice Motsepe and UEFA President Aleksander ÄŚeferin, takes the form of a Memorandum of […]

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Dormaahene orders full payment of Dominic Frimpong’s contract to family after tragic death

Els: MBN360 Sports Aduana FC owner and Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II has ordered that the remaining balance of Dominic Frimpong’s contract be paid in full to his family, describing the move as a gesture of solidarity after the young forward’s tragic death. The royal also directed that Frimpong’s monthly salary obligations be honoured, […]

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Chris Hughton: Former Black Stars coach survives cancer

Els: MBN360 Football Former Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has made a successful recovery from prostate cancer after being diagnosed in April 2025. According to a Daily Mail report, the former Tottenham Hotspur and Republic of Ireland national team defender discovered the illness early and underwent surgery in May 2025. Speaking about the diagnosis, […]

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Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge

Els: MBN360 Sports Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior after less than four months in charge and on the back of losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912. Rosenior arrived at Stamford Bridge in January, signing a five-and-a-half-year deal, but has won just 11 of his 23 games across all […]

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South Africa emerges as backup host for 2027 AFCON amid East Africa delays0

Els: MBN360 Sports The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is reportedly weighing the possibility of moving the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations from the joint Kenyan–Ugandan–Tanzanian bid to South Africa, amid growing concerns over stadium and infrastructure delays in the original host nations. The tournament, initially awarded to the East Africa “Pamoja Bid” in September […]

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Black Queens rise from 62nd to 59th in latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings

Els: MBN360 Sports Ghana’s Black Queens have climbed to 59th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, released on April 21, 2026, rising three places from their previous 62nd position. The improvement reflects the team’s strong form heading into the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), including a dominant 7–0 aggregate win over Egypt in […]

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