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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 Hack, a South African lawyer and sports official, expressed his surprise at the delay by […]
Short on playing time at Augsburg, Steve Mounié could bounce back at Alanyaspor as the Turkish club negotiates with the German side to sign the Beninese international. Steve Mounié in Turkey? According to several German outlets such as BILD and Kicker, the Beninese striker is about to sign with Alanyaspor. The Alanya-based club is said […]
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 result that seriously complicates their mission. Third in Group C with 11 points from three […]
As part of preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria will play a friendly against Venezuela next November in the United States, local media announced. Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Venezuela in a friendly on November 14 in the United States, reports Daily Post. The exact venue has not yet been announced. The […]
Invited to speak on the YouTube channel Shoot for Love, the former coach of Real Madrid and Liverpool, Rafa Benitez, settled the Salah vs CR7 debate: “Ronaldo may be the best finisher, but Salah is more complete.” The former coach of Real Madrid and Liverpool, Rafa Benítez, reignited the debate by saying that Mohamed Salah […]
Wolfsburg officially announced on Wednesday the arrival of Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen, who has signed for two seasons with the German club. Free since leaving Manchester United, Christian Eriksen has found a new club. The Danish midfielder has joined Wolfsburg in the German first division. The 33-year-old signed a two-year contract with his new team, […]
The former Premier League referee David Coote is due to appear this Thursday at Nottingham Crown Court, accused of producing a child pornographic video, David Coote, a former Premier League referee, is at the center of a serious legal scandal. Aged 43, he is due to appear this Thursday at Nottingham Crown Court, accused of […]
Scorer against Hungary (3-2) on Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo equaled the 39-goal record of Guatemalan Carlos Ruiz in World Cup qualifying. Cristiano Ronaldo continues to make history. On Tuesday night, Portugal’s captain scored his 39th goal in World Cup qualifying, thereby equaling the record held by Guatemalan Carlos Ruiz. The Al-Nassr forward scored from the penalty […]
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 situation that still leaves several scenarios open for the Beninese: finishing top of the group […]
Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, again called on FIFA to quickly rule on the eligibility case concerning South African Teboho Mokoena, who was used despite a suspension during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Bafana Bafana midfielder had played in the March match against Lesotho even though he should have served a one-match suspension for accumulation […]
Kylian Mbappé has finally broken his silence about the “rape and sexual assault” case in Sweden, which briefly stirred the international press. In an interview with the newspaper L’Equipe, the Real Madrid forward wanted to clarify things and denounce the way his name was linked to a story with which he says he “never had […]
Absent on Tuesday from the 1-1 draw between Nigeria and South Africa in a 2026 World Cup qualifier due to injury, Victor Osimhen allegedly faked this ailment to avoid playing, according to former Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan. The former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has cast doubt on the sincerity of Victor Osimhen’s injury, which […]
Including goals from Steve Mounié and Andreas Hountondji, Benin thrashed Lesotho (4-0) this Tuesday in 2026 World Cup qualifying. The win brings the Cheetahs back to within three points of group leaders South Africa. For their part, Rwanda beat Zimbabwe 1-0. Benin is now just three points off top spot in Group C, which means […]
Nigeria and South Africa played out a 1-1 draw on Tuesday, on Matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The result further diminishes the Super Eagles’ chances of qualification. Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are slipping further away. Without Victor Osimhen, injured this weekend, the Super Eagles were held to a […]
Benin faces Lesotho on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 as part of matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Where can you watch the match live? Decisive match this Tuesday between Benin and Lesotho. The two teams face off tonight (8:00 p.m., GMT+1) at the Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, nicknamed “Le Félicia” in Côte d’Ivoire. A match […]
Several matches are on the schedule this Tuesday across Africa, counting toward matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Check out today’s fixtures. Matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers wraps up this Tuesday with several games across Africa. No fewer than 15 matches are on the slate, including the Nigeria – South […]
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has called on FIFA to rule quickly on a possible three-point deduction that could hit South Africa, who are accused of fielding an ineligible player during 2026 World Cup qualifying. Bafana Bafana face punishment after playing Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho in March, even though the midfielder was suspended for yellow-card accumulation. […]
Tunisia booked their place at the 2026 World Cup finals after a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea on Monday. Like Morocco, Tunisia will also play in the 2026 World Cup finals. The Carthage Eagles clinched their ticket to the global tournament after their win over Equatorial Guinea on Monday. Facing Nzalang Nacional on matchday eight, […]
South African winger Oswin Appollis expects a top-level clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday, on Matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers (African zone). The showdown will be played at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Still chasing their first World Cup since hosting the 2010 edition, Hugo Broos’s Bafana Bafana sit atop Group A […]
Speaking to Tuttosport, Nicolas Jackson looked back on his departure from Chelsea this summer. The Senegalese striker was loaned to Bayern Munich for one season. Loaned by Chelsea to Bayern Munich this summer, Nicolas Jackson spoke for the first time about his departure from the Blues. Dropped down the pecking order up front by Enzo […]
Check out Monday’s fixtures across Africa, part of matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 2026 World Cup qualifiers continue this Monday with the matchday eight fixtures. No fewer than ten games are on the schedule across African pitches. Among today’s headline games, we’ll be following the showdown between Guinea and Algeria. Struggling […]
In the running for the prestigious individual award, Kylian Mbappé also weighed in on the 2025 Ballon d’Or, with the winner to be announced in a few weeks. And the Real Madrid forward sidestepped the idea of Lamine Yamal winning the trophy. Kylian Mbappé chose not to back Lamine Yamal in the race for the […]
With three matchdays left in the qualifiers, several nations are already out of the running for the 2026 World Cup final tournament, with Togo, Congo, and Lesotho not taking part. Qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, currently taking place across all continents, has already seen more than 75 national teams eliminated, FIFA said on its […]
Gernot Rohr has publicly voiced his confusion at the silence from FIFA and CAF regarding a possible sanction against South Africa, which could shake up the Group C standings in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Benin’s head coach accuses Bafana Bafana of fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during their 2-0 win over Lesotho last […]
Two months after joining Barça, Marcus Rashford could already be heading back to Manchester United. The English striker has struggled to convince, and his performances are raising concerns in Catalonia. Barely arrived, Marcus Rashford may already be packing his bags. According to El Nacional, FC Barcelona is considering terminating early the loan of the English […]
With a second-half goal from Tolu Arokodare, Nigeria edged past Rwanda (1-0) on Friday in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A precious victory for the Super Eagles, who are now just one point behind Benin. Nigeria kept its World Cup 2026 qualification hopes alive after a 1-0 win over Rwanda this Saturday in Uyo. Fourth […]
Morocco on Friday became the first African country to book its ticket to the 2026 World Cup. The Atlas Lions secured qualification by thrashing Niger 5-0 in the 7th round of qualifiers. Reduced to ten men in the 26th minute after Abdoul-Latif Goumey was sent off, Niger quickly succumbed to Moroccan dominance. Ismael Saibari opened […]
The 7th round of African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup continued on Friday, with several matches played across the continent. South Africa shone by comfortably beating Lesotho 3-0, with goals from Maloisane Nkota, Lyle Foster, and Oswin Appollis. This victory allows Bafana Bafana to consolidate top spot in the group with 16 points, keeping […]
With a brace on Friday against Venezuela (3-0), Argentina captain Lionel Messi has matched Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time scoring charts for World Cup qualifiers. The Inter Miami star struck in the 39th and 80th minutes before Lautaro Martínez sealed the Albiceleste’s victory. With 36 goals in qualifiers, Messi has now equaled his eternal Portuguese […]
South Africa defeated Lesotho 3-0 on Friday in the 7th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, while Benin secured a 1-0 win over Zimbabwe. The Cheetahs of Benin earned a crucial victory in their bid for World Cup qualification, overcoming Zimbabwe at Ebimpé Stadium in Ivory Coast. Facing the Warriors in this Group C […]
