Nigeria will clash with Mozambique for only the sixth time at senior level, as both teams go for each other’s jugular in one of the Round of 16 games of the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. The 35,000-capacity Complexe Sportif de Fès, which has been home to three-time African champions Nigeria…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named Semi Ajayi in Nigeria’s 24-man squad for the 2026 World Cup playoff clash against Gabon, even though the defender is suspended for that match. Ajayi earned a suspension after picking up a yellow card in Nigeria’s 4–0 win over Benin Republic during the final round of the…
Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey have been included in Nigeria’s 24-man list for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco. Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has also included 89-cap midfielder Alex Iwobi, exciting young defender Benjamin Fredericks,…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the 2025 CAF Awards nominees, honouring Africa’s best footballers, coaches, clubs, and national teams for their outstanding performances between January 6 and October 15, 2025. According to CAF, a panel of experts — including members of the Technical & Development Committee, CAF Legends, experienced coaches, and…
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…
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…
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…