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South Korean Football in Turmoil: KFA Apologises as Referee Sex-Favour Scandal Escalates

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026grace

The Korea Football Association has issued an apology over several controversies, including allegations that money was spent on sexual services for international match officials. The country’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism completed a report into the claims in 2016. It became public last week after being obtained by a South Korean broadcaster. The ministry […]

Divine Lunga: Zimbabwean footballer survives shooting in South Africa

July 7, 2026July 8, 2026grace

South African authorities have confirmed that Zimbabwean footballer Divine Lunga escaped a shooting incident in Johannesburg. The 31-year-old athlete was traveling through the Hillbrow neighborhood on Sunday when an unidentified assailant opened fire on his vehicle, local sources report. Lunga, who represents both the Zimbabwe national side and South African powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns, emerged from […]