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Saudi Arabia set to stage 2034 World Cup after being confirmed as sole bidder

Saudi Arabia is set to stage the FIFA World Cup in 2034 after being confirmed as the sole bidder.

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Wilfred Ndidi: Nigeria can't afford to miss the 2026 World Cup

Wilfred Ndidi insists Nigeria will fight tooth and nail to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after missing out on the last showpiece.

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Lionel Messi tops Ballon d'Or nominees, eyes record eighth win

Lionel Messi heads the list of nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or after leading Argentina to World Cup glory.

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FIFA won't pay Banyana players directly, claims SAFA CEO

Banyana Banyana have received part of the combined R6 million from the Motsepe Foundation and the National Lottery, but must wait a bit longer for their World Cup allocation from FIFA.

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AmaTuks benefit from Wendy Shongwe's World Cup experience

University of Pretoria assistant Job Mbentse praised Banyana Banyana attacker Wendy Shongwe for being a team player and an inspiration to her teammates.

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Lesufi steps in as SAFA avoid R5m fine

Aware of the risk posed by government inference in football affairs, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi on Sunday stepped in to mediate a way forward in the stand-off between Banyana Banyana and the South African Football Association (SAFA).

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