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World Cup 2026 (Q) – Nigeria vs Benin: eight Super Eagles at risk of suspension
The Super Eagles will need to be cautious during their final two qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup. Eight key players of the Nigerian squad face suspension ahead of the decisive clash with Benin. Head coach Eric Chelle has… -
2026 World Cup qualifiers: an Egyptian referee for the Nigeria – Benin clash
The Nigeria – Benin clash, decisive for the top of Group C in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, will be officiated by Egyptian referee Amin Mohamed Omar. FIFA has appointed Egyptian Amin Mohamed Omar as the main referee for the… -
World Cup 2026 (Qualifiers): Benin’s squad to face Rwanda and Nigeria
Benin faces Rwanda and Nigeria this month as part of the 9th and 10th matchdays of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Cheetahs’ squad for this double meeting has been announced. Benin’s squad: -
World Cup 2026 (Q): South Africa’s squad against Zimbabwe and Rwanda
South Africa’s national coach, Hugo Broos, has unveiled the list of players selected for the matches against Zimbabwe and Rwanda this month, as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Rwanda list for the October camp has been released.… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Algeria’s squad includes Luca Zidane
Algeria’s squad for the October camp has been announced. Luca Zidane, the son of Zinedine Zidane, is part of the group. Algeria has two African fixtures in October. The Fennecs will face Somalia (October 9) and Uganda (October 14) as… -
Mondial 2026 (Q): la liste de Madagascar pour affronter le Mali et les Comores
Le sélectionneur national de Madagascar, Corentin Martins, a dévoilé sa liste des joueurs retenus pour les matchs face au Mali et les Comores en octobre prochain, comptant pour les éliminatoires de la Coupe du monde 2026. Madagascar retrouve les pelouses… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Gernot Rohr reacts to FIFA’s sanction against South Africa
FIFA docked South Africa three points for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho, a sanction that propels Benin to the top of Group C in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A “logical” decision praised by Gernot Rohr, who nonetheless regretted… -
UFOA B U17 2025 Tournament: Tuesday’s schedule
Discover the matches on the schedule this Tuesday, part of the UFOA B U17 Cup 2025 semi-finals. The U17 UFOA B tournament semi-finals kick off this Tuesday with two promising fixtures at the Charles-Konan-Banny Stadium. At 3:00 PM GMT, Ivory… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): South Africa reacts to FIFA’s sanction
South Africa has reacted to the sanction imposed on it by FIFA for fielding an ineligible player in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. And SAFA announced it will file a formal appeal with FIFA’s Appeals Committee. South Africa has no… -
Angola: Patrice Beaumelle, new national team coach
The Angolan Football Federation announced the appointment of Patrice Beaumelle as head of the Palancas Negras. It’s official. Patrice Beaumelle is the new national coach of Angola. The French coach has signed a two-year contract to lead the Palancas Negras.… -
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: South Africa sanctioned, Benin becomes new leader of Group C
FIFA docked South Africa three points and three goals for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A decision that propels Benin to the top of Group C. FIFA confirmed on Monday the deduction of… -
CAF Cup: San Pedro vs Coton FC, USFA vs Djoliba — the matchups for the 2nd preliminary round
Check out the fixtures for the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The matches will take place from October 17 to 26. With the completion of the return legs of the first round, we know all the teams… -
CAF Confederation Cup: Royal Leopards 5-0 Young African, Coton FC 4-1 BMW, all Friday results
Find out the results of the matches played on Friday across Africa, counting for the return leg of the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The CAF Confederation Cup preliminaries were played on Friday with the return legs… -
2026 World Cup (Q): Guinea’s squad to face Mozambique, with Guirassy
Guinea’s national team coach, Paulo Duarte, revealed the list of players selected for the October international break, counting toward the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Serhou Guirassy is included. Guinea returns to action next October. The Syli National will take on… -
CAF Cup: Coton FC vs Black Man Warrior, Royal Leopards vs Young African — this Friday’s schedule
Discover the matches scheduled this Friday across Africa, for the second leg of the preliminary first round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Seven matches are on the schedule this Friday across Africa, for the return leg of the preliminary first… -
UFOA B U17 Tournament 2025: Nigeria already sends a warning to Burkina Faso
After the convincing win by the Golden Eaglets against Benin (4-1), Nigerian coach Manu Garba said his team would step up as they head into their next match against Burkina Faso on Saturday in Yamoussoukro. The Golden Eaglets made a… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): several key Super Eagles players uncertain for Nigeria-Benin clash
Nigeria could be without Raphael Onyedika and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, both injured, for its upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. Nigeria may have to do without two of its key midfielders for the next 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Raphael Onyedika and… -
WAFU Zone B U17 Cup 2025: Benin thrashed by Nigeria and knocked out of the tournament
Benin suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Nigeria this Wednesday in the group stage of the 2025 UFOA B U17 Cup. This loss seals the elimination of the cadet Cheetahs, who leave the competition after the first round. Benin won’t… -
WAFU B U17 Cup: follow Benin vs Nigeria live here
Benin faces Nigeria this Wednesday in the group stage of the UFOA B U17 tournament. A decisive match for the Cadet Cheetahs who must secure a win to get back on track. Follow the match live here. -
World Cup 2026 (Q): South Africa’s preliminary list for October
South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has revealed the provisional list of players selected for the October camp. The Belgian coach has called up an expanded squad of 45 Bafana Bafana. South Africa returns to the pitch next October.… -
U-20 Women’s World Cup (Q): Benin 5-1 Guinea, Niger 0-9 Cameroon — first-leg results of the second round
Check out the full results of the first-leg matches of the second round of U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying. The first leg of the 2nd round of U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying was prolific, with several countries taking a strong… -
CAF Cup: all the first-leg results of the 1st preliminary round
Discover the results of the matches played last week, counting for the first leg of the preliminary first round of the CAF Cup. African pitches were last week the scene of the first-leg matches of the preliminary first round of… -
2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup (Q): Benin beats Guinea convincingly and takes a major step
Benin faced Guinea on Friday in Lomé in the first leg of the second qualifying round for the 2026 U20 Women’s World Cup. And the Amazons won 5-1. The U20 Amazons hit hard. Playing in Lomé, they comfortably beat Guinea… -
UFOA B U17 Cup: two Beninese referees selected for the tournament
In the lead-up to the Zone West B qualifying tournament for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, the sub-regional body published the list of officials selected to oversee the matches. Two Beninese are included in the group. The UFOA West… -
Braithwaite: “Messi didn’t deserve to leave Barça like that”
Former FC Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite reflected on Lionel Messi’s departure in 2021, an episode that had upended the Catalan club’s recent history. The Danish international believes the Argentine, now 38 and a player for Inter Miami after a stint… -
CAN 2025: CAF celebrates hitting the 100-day mark before kickoff
La Confédération africaine de football (CAF) a marqué, ce jeudi, l’étape symbolique des 100 jours précédant le début de la Coupe d’Afrique des nations 2025. Pour la première fois depuis 1988, le Maroc accueillera la plus prestigieuse compétition du football… -
UFOA B U17 Cup 2025: the full tournament schedule
Scheduled from September 20 to October 3 in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, the full schedule for the final phase of the UFOA B U17 tournament has been published by the organizers. Qualifying for the U17 AFCON, the UFOA B U17 competition… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): here’s why FIFA might not sanction South Africa
FIFA’s silence on the South Africa case, which fielded an ineligible player during the March qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, continues to draw reactions worldwide. The latest to react is South African lawyer and sports administrator, Rayond Hack. Raymond… -
Nigeria: “We didn’t do enough to make it to the World Cup,” Nwabali
The Super Eagles’ goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, acknowledged that Nigeria had failed to meet expectations in the race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. On Tuesday night, Eric Chelle’s men conceded another draw (1-1) against South Africa in Bloemfontein, a… -
2026 World Cup (Q): “We’ve already beaten Nigeria,” Gernot Rohr believes in Benin’s dream
Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, expresses his optimism with two matchdays remaining in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Cheetahs currently sit in 2nd place in Group C with 14 points, just three points behind South Africa, the group leader. A…