The Spanish Football Federation has introduced a fertility support programme for female players and referees. According to Al Jazeera, the initiative covers costs for internationals who have been called up at least twice. The measure aims to help women in Spanish football balance their sporting careers with family planning, reflecting growing efforts to support female athletes' reproductive health and career longevity.

FIFA is facing renewed legal pressure after European Leagues expanded its complaint against the world governing body to include what it describes as "abusive conduct" towards women's football. According to Vanguard Sports, the move broadens the existing legal challenge against FIFA, though further details of the allegations were not provided in the report.

Morocco's ascent in global football is reportedly fueled by its extensive phosphate reserves, with the state fertilizer company financing the development of the national team. This financial backing is seen as a key factor in the country's growing prominence in the sport.

In Nigeria, a growing number of young women, particularly students, are opting to sell their eggs for financial gain, often to cover tuition fees and other expenses. Fertility clinics have become popular venues for this practice, as reported by Weekend Trust. The trend raises concerns about the long-term implications for the women involved and their futures.

FIFA has been accused of abusive conduct regarding its scheduling of the women's football calendar in Europe. The accusation relates to tensions between football's world governing body and European league organisations over fixture congestion. According to reports, the European Leagues body first filed a complaint with the European Commission in October 2024, initially seeking to protect men's players from an increasingly crowded match schedule. The dispute highlights ongoing friction between FIFA and European football stakeholders over control of the international calendar.

Approximately 500 girls in Owerri, Imo State, received sports mentorship and menstrual hygiene support through an outreach organized by the Nigeria-American Football Association (NAFA) via its Gridiron Gems Initiative. The event, held at Girls Secondary School, Ikenegbu, included American football training, health education, and the distribution of menstrual hygiene materials.