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“Nigeria must qualify for the 2026 World Cup,” Osimhen ahead of the clash with the DRC
The Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, says Nigeria has what it takes to secure qualification for the World Cup, on the eve of a decisive clash against DR Congo. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen once again stressed the importance for the Super… -
2026 World Cup play-offs: Nigeria to face DR Congo in the final
Nigeria and DR Congo face off on Sunday in Rabat in the final of the African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup. A high-stakes duel whose winner will advance to the intercontinental play-offs, the final step before a possible World… -
UFOA B U20: the Amazons fall to Nigeria and end a difficult campaign
Dominated by the Falconets, already crowned before the match, the young Beninese concluded the UFOA-B U20 Women’s Cup 2025 with a fourth defeat in as many games. Benin’s campaign at the UFOA-B U20 Women’s Cup 2025 ended this Wednesday, November… -
Nigeria: the threat of a boycott looms ahead of the playoff against Gabon
On the eve of their playoff against Gabon, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are threatening to boycott the match to protest the non-payment of their bonuses. Tensions are rising within the Nigerian squad on the eve of the 2026 World Cup playoff… -
Nigeria vs Gabon: Super Eagles boycott training over unpaid bonuses
The Super Eagles have halted their preparations in Morocco, refusing to train to protest the non-payment of their bonuses for two years, as Nigeria face Gabon next Thursday in the 2026 World Cup play-offs. Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ preparation for the… -
UFOA B U20 Cup 2025 (W): Nigeria thrashes Ghana and wins the title
Nigeria’s Falconets won the UFOA B U20 Women’s Cup after their crushing victory over Ghana (3-0) on Tuesday in Benin. Nigeria’s Falconets were crowned champions of the UFOA B U20 women’s tournament after their comprehensive 3-0 win over Ghana on… -
“The Super Eagles no longer inspire fear,” Jay Jay Okocha ahead of Nigeria vs Gabon
On the eve of the playoff for the 2026 World Cup, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha sounded the alarm. The former captain of the Super Eagles laments the loss of the “fear factor” that once made Nigeria strong, now seen as… -
CAF unveils “ITRI”, the official ball of AFCON 2025 (photo)
Blending tradition and modernity, the CAF unveiled “ITRI”, the official ball of AFCON 2025, inspired by Moroccan craftsmanship and a symbol of African unity. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) presented on Monday the official ball of the 2025 Africa… -
World Cup 2026 – Africa Zone: Jay-Jay Okocha believes the Super Eagles will bounce back
Nigerian football legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. A few days before the decisive playoff against Gabon, the former captain of the Super Eagles believes that nothing is lost… -
2026 World Cup playoffs – Nigeria vs Gabon: Gernot Rohr backs the Super Eagles
With just days to go until the Nigeria vs Gabon showdown, part of the African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, voiced his support for the Super Eagles, convinced they have what it takes to clinch… -
Women’s AFCON 2026: CAF confirms expansion of the tournament to 16 teams
CAF has formalized the expansion of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to 16 teams starting with the 2026 edition in Morocco, marking a new milestone in the growth of women’s football across the continent. The Executive Committee of the… -
FIFA international window November 2025: Gernot Rohr’s squad list release date confirmed
The coach of Benin’s Cheetahs, Gernot Rohr, will publish, on 6 November, his list of players called up for the match against Burkina Faso, part of the November international break. Like other African countries, Benin will return to the pitches… -
World Cup 2026: Alex Iwobi believes Nigeria will qualify
Fulham attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi says he is convinced that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will clinch their ticket to the 2026 World Cup, despite a qualifying campaign littered with obstacles. After a difficult start to the campaign, Nigeria managed to secure… -
AFCON 2025: “We’re not afraid of anyone,” Angola is already warning South Africa and Egypt
Angola’s new head coach, Patrice Beaumelle, commented on the Palancas Negras’ participation in AFCON 2025. And the French coach has big ambitions for his team. As Angola’s new head coach, Patrice Beaumelle wants to restore the Palancas Negras’ luster. The… -
“This Nigeria isn’t inspiring,” Sunday Mba slams the Super Eagles
Disappointed by Nigeria’s performances in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, former international Sunday Mba sharply criticized the Super Eagles’ level, saying the team is no longer up to its continental prestige. Former Nigerian international Sunday Mba did not mince his… -
AFCON 2025: Swedish-Beninese striker Adam Akimey has said yes to the Cheetahs
The young Swedish-Beninese forward Adam Akimey, developed at Hammarby and coming off a fine season in Sweden, has chosen to represent Benin, convinced by coach Gernot Rohr. Benin has added a new attacking recruit. According to Africatopsports, the 21-year-old Swedish-Beninese… -
AFCON 2025: Paul Put vows an ambitious Uganda against Nigeria
Uganda coach Paul Put sounded confident ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, saying his players will be ready to compete with Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Drawn into Group C, the Cranes will face Nigeria (three-time African champions), Tunisia —… -
UFOA-B U20 Cup 2025: list of Amazons called up
As the second edition of the UFOA-B Women’s U20 Cup approaches, scheduled from November 7 to 17 in Porto-Novo, coach Abdoulaye Ouzérou has published the list of 24 players called up to represent Benin at the regional competition. The Benin… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): Benin Football Federation reacts to the Amazons’ elimination
The Benin Football Federation reacted to the Amazones’ campaign in the qualifying phase for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. And the FBF praised the performance of the Beninese players despite their elimination. The Benin Football Federation (FBF) congratulated… -
2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: the twelve African nations that have qualified are now known
The twelve African nations qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are now known, after a final qualifying round filled with suspense and confirmations. The curtain has fallen on the qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa… -
2026 Women’s AFCON (Q): seeking a comeback, Benin held to a draw by Nigeria and eliminated
Valiant but not enough, Benin’s Amazons held Nigeria’s Super Falcons to a 1-1 draw in Abeokuta on Tuesday in the return leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Defeated 2-0 in the first leg, the Beninese saw… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): Nigeria expects a tough match against Benin
Despite their first-leg advantage, Nigeria coach Justine Madugu is urging the Super Falcons to be cautious ahead of the decisive second leg against Benin. Despite the advantage gained in the first leg, Justine Madugu, coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, is… -
AFCON 2025 : Nigeria to face Egypt in a friendly
With less than a month to go before the kick-off of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are fine-tuning their preparations. According to the media outlet Daily Post, the Nigerian side will face Egypt in a high-profile… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): the Amazons on a “remontada” mission in Nigeria
The Benin women’s national team arrived in Nigeria on Sunday, determined to take on a huge challenge: overturn the Super Falcons in the second-leg tie of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, to be held in Morocco. They… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): Super Falcons ready to take on Benin
On the eve of the first leg of the qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie appeared confident. The Super Falcons want to make a strong statement against Benin’s Amazons this Friday in Lomé.… -
UFOA B U20 Cup 2025 (W): Benin loses again to Ghana
Benin suffered a third consecutive defeat after their 0-2 loss to Ghana on Monday, in the group stage of the UFOA B U20 Women’s Cup 2025. Benin’s U20 Amazons are still not finding their footing in this second edition of… -
AFCON 2025: blow for the Cheetahs, Cédric Hountondji ruled out
Touched during the league at the end of October and operated on in early November, Cédric Hountondji will miss AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Another blow for the Beninese defender, already absent from the 2019 edition, and a significant loss for… -
FIFA international break November 2025: Gernot Rohr unveils an expanded squad with new faces
Ahead of the November international break, Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, has called up an extended squad of 30 players. A list made up of the usual veterans and promising new faces. Benin is entering the final phase of its preparations… -
AFCON 2025: CAF unveils the tournament’s official schedule
The CAF unveiled the full schedule for CAN 2025 this Tuesday. The African tournament will take place in Morocco, from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. We now know the official schedule for CAN 2025. The tournament’s full program… -
2026 World Cup playoffs: Gernot Rohr predicts the winner of the Nigeria – Gabon clash
Gernot Rohr firmly believes in Nigeria’s chances, which he sees dominating Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoffs thanks to the quality and cohesion of its squad. Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, gave his prediction ahead of the Africa zone playoffs…