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...
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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....
Nigeria cancel friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia
Nigeria Football Federation have canceled their scheduled friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia next month. The move stem from the Super...
Former Nigeria Keeper Idah Peterside urges caution ahead of World Cup playoff
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Idah Peterside has issues a strong warning to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 World Cup...
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has responded with confidence to Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the build-up to next month’s high-stakes World...
Will Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang face Nigeria in World Cup play-off after red card drama?
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be available for Gabon when they face Nigeria in the upcoming World Cup qualifying play-off after serving...
‘We play for our people’ – Thierry Mouyouma vows to make Gabon proud at 2025 AFCON
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma says his primary motivation ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is to make...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, and Gabon will compete in the...
Gabon misses out on 2026 World Cup qualification despite final day victory
Gabon have missed out on the 2026 World Cup qualification despite securing victory over Burundi on final day. Prior to...
Ivory Coast beat Kenya on final day to secure 2026 World Cup qualification
West African football heavyweights, Ivory Coast have sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following victory against Kenya on...
CAF reveals latest standings for best runners-up in World Cup qualifying race
With just one round of fixtures left in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, the race for the...
CAF confirms Morocco as host for 2026 World Cup African play-off tournament
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that Morocco will host the decisive African play-off tournament for the...
Gabon clinches play-off spot as three World Cup places remain up for grabs
Gabon sealed a play-off berth after defeating Gambia on Friday in the ninth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers....