Nigeria names full squad for 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon
The Super Eagles have assembled a nearly complete squad in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier...
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2026 World Cup qualifiers playoff: Super Eagles hold first training session ahead of Gabon showdown
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have commenced preparations for their crucial 2026 World Cup African playoff tie against Gabon, holding...
CAF and PUMA reveal official match ball for AFCON Morocco 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and global sports brand PUMA have unveiled the official match ball for the TotalEnergies...
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma unfazed by Nigeria threat ahead of World Cup playoff
Head coach of the Gabon, Thierry Mouyouma has downplayed Nigeria threats ahead of the crucial 2026 World Cup playoff this...
CAF referee appointments ignite outrage ahead of 2026 World Cup playoffs
CAF faces mounting backlash over how it selected match officials for Africa’s 2026 World Cup playoff semifinals, a decision critics...
Former Nigeria striker Jonathan Akpoborie slams NFF over delayed squad list for World Cup playoff
Former Nigeria forward Jonathan Akpoborie has taken a swipe at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for delay in announcing Super...
CAF appoints South African referee Abongile Tom to officiate Nigeria-Gabon World Cup playoff
South African referee Abongile Tom has been appointed as the centre referee for the crucial World Cup playoff between Nigerian...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads Gabon’s squad for crucial World Cup playoff
Head coach of Gabon Thierry Mouyouma has announced his squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup play-off, with Olympique Marseille...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma to announce squad for playoffs on Thursday
Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma is set to unveil his 25-man squad on Thursday ahead of the crucial 2026 FIFA...
Benin coach Gernot Rohr predicts Nigeria-DR Congo final in African World Cup play off
Head coach of the Benin national team, Gernot Rohr has tipped Nigeria to reach the final of the Africa World...
Gabon star Denis Bouanga sets MLS Cup Playoffs record
Gabon international Denis Bouanga has etched his name into Major League Soccer history, becoming the only active player to score...
CAF confirms VAR to be used for the first time in African World Cup playoff matches
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that video assistant refereeing (VAR) will be introduced during the 2026...
Raphael Onyedika, three other Super Eagles players ruled out of 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs
Nigeria will head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Zone playoffs without four of its key players. Raphael Onyedika...
Prince Moulay El Hassan and Al Barid stadium to host 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs
The newly built Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium and the refurbished Al Barid Stadium in Rabat have been confirmed as...
Morocco: Rabat to stage crucial African World Cup playoffs in November
Rabat will host CAF’s decisive African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup between 13 and 16 November, during the upcoming...
CAF announce fixtures and venues for crucial World Cup playoff
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the full schedule for the African World Cup qualification playoff scheduled for...
Nigeria to pitch camp for 2026 World Cup playoff on November 8
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will embark on an early preparation ahead of the 2026 World Cup playoff next month....
2026 World Cup qualifiers: NFF begin preparations for Super Eagles’ playoff campaign
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed that preparations are already underway for the Super Eagles’...
Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi suspended for World Cup playoff against Gabon
Nigeria will have to negotiate for victory against Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoffs without influential defender Semi Ajayi....
Everything you need to know about the African play-offs
The first round of CAF qualifying for FIFA World Cup 26™ came to a thrilling conclusion on Tuesday, 14 October....