Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has vowed that Nigeria will give their absolute best when they compete in the CAF Play-Off Tournament for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The high-stakes mini-tournament will take place in Morocco from Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, serving as the final hurdle before the…
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has vowed that Nigeria will give their absolute best when they compete in the CAF Play-Off Tournament for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The high-stakes mini-tournament will take place in Morocco from Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, serving as the final hurdle before the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy after threatening to pull the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches scheduled to take place in Boston, citing recent unrest in the city. Speaking in an interview, Trump claimed that parts of Boston had been “taken over” by violent demonstrations and hinted that the city might lose its…
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has admitted that failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup would have been a bitter heartbreak for both him and millions of South Africans. The 78-year-old tactician guided South Africa to their first World Cup appearance since 2010, when they famously hosted the tournament. Broos’ men clinched…
The battle for Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup spots has finally ended — and the nine nations that secured automatic qualification have been confirmed! On a dramatic Tuesday night, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal became the last two teams to seal their places on football’s biggest stage. The Ivory Coast powered past Kenya with a dominant…
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has showered praise on Victor Osimhen, boldly declaring him the best striker in the world after the forward’s sensational hat-trick performance against Benin Republic, Afrosportnews reports. Osimhen was unstoppable as Nigeria cruised to a 4-0 victory to secure their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. The Galatasaray…
Nigerian giants Rivers United are on a mission to conquer Africa as they jet out to Mozambique on Wednesday for their crucial CAF Champions League second-round first leg clash against Black Bulls. The Pride of Rivers will depart via the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, after arriving in the city on Tuesday from Port…
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has opened up about Nigeria’s rollercoaster journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, calling it one of the toughest campaigns of his career. Nigeria sealed their playoff spot in style with a 4-0 demolition of Benin Republic’s Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday night. After…
