With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to commence on June 11, 2026, across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the ten African nations participating have officially released their final player lists. FIFA confirmed a total of 1,248 players selected for this expanded, 48-nation tournament, featuring a blend of 891 debutants and 357 veterans returning to the global stage.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Africa is represented by Algeria, Cabo Verde, DR Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia. Each squad features a strategic balance of seasoned stars and rising talent as the continent aims to build upon recent successes, most notably Morocco’s historic run to the semi-finals in 2022.

Key Stars to Watch

• Morocco: Led by Achraf Hakimi, Yassine Bounou, Sofyan Amrabat, and Brahim Díaz.

• Senegal: Featuring stars like Sadio Mané, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Nicolas Jackson.

• Egypt: Anchored by Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush.

• Ghana: Bringing a competitive group including Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Inaki Williams, and Antoine Semenyo.

• Algeria: Spearheaded by Riyad Mahrez, Amine Gouiri, and Mohamed Amoura.

• Côte d’Ivoire: The reigning African champions feature a strong core of Franck Kessié, Seko Fofana, Amad Diallo, and Simon Adingra.

The remaining representatives—South Africa, Tunisia, DR Congo, and Cabo Verde—have also finalized competitive rosters as they prepare to challenge for spots in the tournament’s latter stages.

African Nations’ Squad Lists

(Detailed roster breakdowns for all positions, including goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards for each of these nations, have been officially submitted to FIFA for the upcoming tournament.)

Media personality Tope Adenibuyan, popularly known as Teddy A, has publicly criticized Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde regarding the recent kidnapping of teachers and schoolchildren in the state. Through his Instagram story, Teddy A expressed deep frustration over the deteriorating security situation, attributing the recent abductions to the state government’s failure to adequately manage its security responsibilities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Media personality Tope Adenibuyan, popularly known as Teddy A, has publicly criticized Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde regarding the recent kidnapping of teachers and schoolchildren in the state. Through his Instagram story, Teddy A expressed deep frustration over the deteriorating security situation, attributing the recent abductions to the state government’s failure to adequately manage its security responsibilities.

The General Overseer of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, recently challenged those criticizing religious leaders for their perceived silence regarding Nigeria’s security challenges. During a sermon, Ibiyeomie argued that the contributions of religious figures are often ignored. He pointedly questioned why critics who were vocal during the Goodluck Jonathan administration have remained quiet regarding current events, noting, “The time we talked, una talk? We’ve been shouting since”.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a separate development, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has issued a statement clarifying the position of its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye. The church emphasized that Pastor Adeboye has not endorsed any political party or candidate, consistently urging members instead to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and vote according to their individual consciences.

The RCCG statement also addressed several other points:

• Political Neutrality: The church noted that its members are diverse in their political affiliations and are encouraged to exercise their democratic rights responsibly, rather than adhering to partisan loyalty.

• Protest Claims: The church dismissed reports that Pastor Adeboye cancelled a planned protest as false, clarifying that the change was actually an adjustment to a prayer program based on a directive from the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).

• Addressing National Concerns: The RCCG rejected the notion that Pastor Adeboye is silent on national issues, asserting that he frequently speaks on insecurity, governance, and corruption through prayer and moral counsel rather than through political confrontation.

Finally, the RCCG urged the public to rely exclusively on official communication channels for accurate information. The church called upon media outlets and content creators to prioritize fact-checking, stating, “Verify before you believe. Fact-check before you publish. Truth matters”.

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