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

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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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Ahmed Musa Retires from Super Eagles After 15 Years of Service

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsAhmed Musa Retires from Super Eagles After 15 Years of Service

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 18, 2025

Ahmed Musa, Nigeria’s most capped footballer, has formally announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a distinguished Super Eagles career that lasted almost 15 years. Musa made the announcement in a statement released on Wednesday, in which he reflected on his long journey with the national team and the deep pride he felt representing Nigeria at the highest level. “After a lot of thought, I have decided to retire from international football,...

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Nwabali: “We Did Our Best for the Badge”

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By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 17, 2025

In the aftermath, Nigeria’s goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali addressed the nation with a heartfelt apology. On his official Instagram page, he wrote: “Painful! We all did our best for the badge, though our best wasn’t enough. I was once a fan and understand how it feels to give you a disappointing night; we take full responsibility.” Nwabali also made two crucial saves during the shootout, but they could not compensate for missed penalties from his teammates....

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Penalty Misses Cost Nigeria 2026 World Cup Spot

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsPenalty Misses Cost Nigeria 2026 World Cup Spot

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 17, 2025

Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a painful end on Sunday, as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) edged the Super Eagles 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in extra time in the African playoff final. The match, held at the Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium, offered a rollercoaster of emotion for the Nigerian team and its supporters. Frank Onyeka gave Nigeria a dream start in the...

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