Confederation Of African Football

New IFAB regulations approved ahead of the 2026 World Cup mean players could receive straight red cards for covering their mouths during confrontations or leaving the pitch to protest referee decisions.

NEWS

FIFA Unveils Strict World Cup Rules: Red Cards for Mouth-Covering and Pitch Protests

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

FIFA has announced strict new rules for the World Cup where players covering their mouths during confrontations or leaving the pitch in protest will receive red cards.

NEWS

Brighton Star Nnadozie Slams WAFCON Delay But Backs African Football Growth

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

Nigeria and Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie expresses frustration over the postponed Women’s Africa Cup of Nations but remains optimistic about women’s football development across Africa.

Confederation Of African Football

World Cup 2026: Players Risk Red Cards for Covering Mouths or Walking Off in Protest

FIFA Unveils Strict World Cup Rules: Red Cards for Mouth-Covering and Pitch Protests

Brighton Star Nnadozie Slams WAFCON Delay But Backs African Football Growth