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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 Football Federation (FBF) released on Wednesday evening the list of 24 players selected for the […]
A few months before the 2026 World Cup, the Argentine world champions will make an African stopover in November for a friendly match against Angola, an unprecedented fixture in their preparations. As defending champions, Argentina will also be at the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off in eight months. Before defending their crown, Lionel Messi’s […]
Substituted in the 72nd minute of the clash against FC Barcelona, Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger acknowledged he reacted poorly. In a message posted on X, Vinícius Júnior apologized to his teammates, to president Florentino Pérez and to the Merengue supporters. Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior publicly apologized to the Merengue supporters after his reaction—deemed excessive—when […]
Italy, Brazil, the Netherlands and North Korea secured their spots in the U-17 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday after a day marked by convincing wins and nail‑biting suspense. The first berths for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, currently being held in Morocco, are now known. Four nations confirmed their qualification following Tuesday’s matches. […]
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 the women’s national team after their 1-1 draw with Nigeria on Tuesday 28 October in […]
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 Cup of Nations, whose final return legs concluded this Tuesday, October 28. Twelve teams have […]
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 their dream of a first-ever qualification slip away. Benin’s Amazons held their own against Nigeria […]
Asked about the greatest player in football history, Lionel Messi named Diego Maradona without hesitation. The Inter Miami forward also praised other global sports legends, from Michael Jordan to Rafael Nadal, including Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi didn’t hesitate when asked to name the GOAT – the greatest footballer of […]
Criticized by Göztepe supporters after swapping his shirt with Victor Osimhen at the end of the match against Galatasaray, Junior Olaitan has apologized. The Beninese midfielder says it was simply a friendly gesture toward his Nigerian compatriot. Göztepe’s Beninese attacking midfielder, Junior Olaitan, apologized to the club’s supporters after swapping his shirt with Victor Osimhen, […]
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is reportedly seriously considering leaving the Merengue club after another episode of tension that occurred on Sunday during the 2-1 victory over FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu. Substituted late in the match by Xabi Alonso, the Brazilian lost his temper as he returned to the bench. According to Goal, […]
FIFPRO unveiled the list of 26 players shortlisted for the 2025 men’s World 11, featuring established stars like Messi and Ronaldo and young prodigies such as Mbappé, Bellingham and Yamal. FIFPRO revealed on Monday the list of 26 preselected players for the 2025 men’s World 11, which rewards the best footballers on the planet. The […]
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 refusing to be overconfident ahead of the return match against Benin, scheduled for this Tuesday […]
After a commanding Clasico performance, Vinicius Jr praised Real Madrid’s win over Barça while thanking the fans for their support at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid won the Clasico this Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu, coming out on top 2-1 against FC Barcelone thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham. The victory allows […]
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 friendly scheduled for Sunday 14 December at the Cairo International Stadium. Finidi George’s men will […]
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 left Lomé in the afternoon, landing in Lagos before traveling by road to Abeokuta. It […]
The Clasico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona (2-1), on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu, did not only provide spectacle on the pitch. After the final whistle, a heated altercation broke out between players from both sides, with Lamine Yamal at the center of the tensions. The young Barcelona winger was singled out by Dani […]
The fifth matchday of the Beninese Ligue 1 ended this Sunday, October 26, marked by several draws and the confirmation of the leading duo SOBEMAP – Buffles, who continue to set the pace at the top of the table. SOBEMAP FC continues its strong start to the season. The Portuaires consolidated their position at the […]
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. Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie said the Super Falcons were approaching their tie with Benin’s Amazons […]
Paris Saint-Germain took sole command of the Champions League standings after a spectacular 7-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday evening at the Parc des Princes. The reigning European champions thus continue their perfect start to the season, claiming a third win in as many matches. Behind PSG, other clubs also with flawless records follow: […]
Uganda booked their place in the round of 16 of the 2025 U17 World Cup after beating France 1-0 on Tuesday. Uganda will also play the second round of the 2025 U17 World Cup being held in Qatar. The young Cranes secured their spot in the round of 16 after their win over France on […]
