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....
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Nigeria plays better without William Troost-Ekong – Sunday Oliseh
Former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh is concerned about William Troost-Ekong’s recent performance for the national team, urging his exclusion from...
Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh wants William Troost-Ekong benched ahead of World Cup playoffs
Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh insists captain William Troost-Ekong must be dropped to the bench ahead of the 2026 World Cup...
Ghana’s Richard Ofori calls good preparation for Black Stars ahead of 2026 World Cup
Ghana international Richard Ofori is advocating for a good preparation for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 World Cup...
AU Chairperson congratulates nine African Nations on 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the nine African nations...
Tunisia to take on Brazil in November friendly in Lille
Tunisia will play Brazil in a high-profile international friendly next month in Lille, France, as part of the Selecão’s preparations...
Over one million FIFA World Cup 26 tickets sold following Visa Presale Draw
• Tickets purchased by fans from 212 countries and territories • Highest demand from United States, Canada and Mexico •...
World Cup qualification will ignite fierce competition in South African league – Augusto Palacios
Former coach of Bafana Bafana, Augusto Palacios is anticipating a fierce competition in the South African top-flight following World Cup...
Seasoned coach Pitso Mosimane hails South Africa after World Cup qualification
Experienced coach Pitso Mosimane has eulogized the Bafana Bafana of South Africa following qualification to the 2026 World Cup. The...
South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena credits coach Hugo Broos for World Cup qualification
South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena has singled coach Hugo Broos out for praise following their qualification to the 2026 World...
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...
SAFA drops appeal against FIFA over points deduction in World Cup qualifiers
President of the South African Football Association (SAFA) Danny Jordan says his outfit will no longer challenge FIFA over points...
Cebio Soukou praises Benin’s spirit after World Cup exit
Benin’s World Cup dream ended in painful fashion after a 4-0 defeat to Nigeria on Tuesday, October 14. The Super...
Morocco reached the U20 World Cup final after defeating France in a tense semi-final on Wednesday. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi...
Ghana kick off 2026 World Cup preparations with Japan and South Korea friendlies in November
Ghana will begin their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with two high-profile international friendlies against Japan and South...
Morocco on brink of historic U20 World Cup glory
Sixteen years after Ghana’s landmark triumph in 2009, Morocco stand on the verge of replicating that feat as they prepare...
Egypt and Nigeria are Africa’s best attacking teams – Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees
Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has hailed Egypt and Nigeria as the two most dangerous attacking sides on the continent,...
Eric Sekou Chelle revives Nigeria’s Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Eric Sekou Chelle has reignited Nigeria’s World Cup dream by guiding the Super Eagles back to winning form in the...
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...