South Africa Knock Super Falcons Out of 2027 World Cup

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSouth Africa Knock Super Falcons Out of 2027 World Cup

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 14, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after losing 2-1 to South Africa in a decisive play-off in Casablanca, Morocco, on Thursday. The defeat at the Stade Moulay Rachid ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the inter-confederation play-offs and brought to an end a 36-year run of appearances at the tournament. Nigeria had featured in every edition of the Women’s World Cup since its inaugural...

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CAF Unveils 2026-27 Calendar, Names Hosts for Major African Football Competitions

AfricaNewsSoccerSportsCAF Unveils 2026-27 Calendar, Names Hosts for Major African Football Competitions

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 10, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced key dates and host countries for its major competitions in the 2026-27 season, providing a clearer roadmap for national associations, clubs, players and commercial partners across the continent. CAF made the announcement on Monday, unveiling an increasingly structured competition calendar covering senior, youth, and club football. The continental football governing body said the move would give its Member Associations and commercial partners greater certainty while allowing supporters...

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Nigeria Beats Iran 2–1 in international friendly

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsNigeria Beats Iran 2–1 in international friendly

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 28, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles returned to winning ways on Friday with a 2–1 victory over Iran national football team in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey. Goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams secured the win in a match played at the home ground of Antalyaspor. Nigeria started brightly and took the lead in the sixth minute when Simon cut in from the left and fired past Iran’s goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand. Despite dominating large spells of...

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CAF Postpones 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to July

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsCAF Postpones 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to July

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 6, 2026

The 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has been postponed from its original March dates and rescheduled to run from 25 July to 16 August 2026, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced. In a statement released on Thursday, CAF said the change was agreed after consultations with its partners, including Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and other stakeholders, to “ensure the success of this important women’s competition, in the...

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Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi to Stand Trial over Rape Allegation

NewsNigeriaSportsParis Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi to Stand Trial over Rape Allegation

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 25, 2026

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) footballer Achraf Hakimi is to stand trial over allegations of raping a young woman, his lawyer and a French prosecutor told AFP on Tuesday. The accusation dates back to February 2023, when a 24-year-old woman reported to police in Val-de-Marne, southeast of Paris, that Hakimi had raped her. The 27-year-old Moroccan international, who played a key role in Morocco’s historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, denies any...

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Morocco Files Official Complaint Over Senegal Conduct in AFCON Final

AfricaSoccerSportsMorocco Files Official Complaint Over Senegal Conduct in AFCON Final

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 19, 2026

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has officially referred incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA, the global governing body, the federation announced on Monday. The complaint concerns events in the closing moments of Sunday night’s final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, when Senegalese players walked off the pitch in protest of a contentious penalty awarded...

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Moroccan Hearts Broken as Senegal Wins AFCON Final

AfricaNewsSoccerSportsMoroccan Hearts Broken as Senegal Wins AFCON Final

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 19, 2026

Senegal were crowned 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 in a tense final played on Sunday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. A 94th-minute strike from midfielder Pape Gueye silenced a packed Prince Moulay Abdellah and handed the Teranga Lions their second continental title. The final, which brought together Africa’s two highest-ranked teams, lived up to expectations despite ending goalless in regular time. With the score at 0–0...

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Super Eagles Tame Pharaohs to Clinch 9th AFCON Bronze

AfricaNewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSuper Eagles Tame Pharaohs to Clinch 9th AFCON Bronze

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 17, 2026

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have once again asserted their dominance in the third-place play-off of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), defeating the Pharaohs of Egypt 4-2 on penalties to secure the bronze medal at the AFCON 2025 tournament. The encounter, held on Saturday at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, ended in a goalless stalemate after 120 minutes of high-octane football, forcing the match into a penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged as...

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Morocco Knock Out Nigeria on Penalties to Reach AFCON Final

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsMorocco Knock Out Nigeria on Penalties to Reach AFCON Final

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 14, 2026

The Atlas Lions of Morocco on Wednesday night defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles on penalties to qualify for the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The semi-final clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat ended goalless after 120 minutes of regulation and extra time, forcing the match into a penalty shootout. Before the match, Nigeria’s star striker Victor Osimhen had dismissed concerns about the intimidating Moroccan home crowd, insisting that the...

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Finish Group C With 3-1 Win Over Uganda

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsAFCON 2025: Super Eagles Finish Group C With 3-1 Win Over Uganda

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 31, 2025

The Super Eagles of Nigeria sealed a commanding 3-1 victory over Uganda in their final Group C game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Stade de Fès in Morocco on Tuesday night. Nigeria’s performance was marked by clinical finishing and tactical discipline as they overcame a spirited Uganda side that ended the game with ten men following a second-half red card. The Super Eagles drew first blood in the 28th minute...

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