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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 12, in Adjohoun with another disappointment. Facing Nigeria, already crowned champions before kick-off, the U20 […]
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 against Gabon. The Super Eagles are threatening not to play the match if their financial […]
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 2026 World Cup play-offs was disrupted on Tuesday by a player protest. According to SCORENigeria, […]
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 Tuesday in Adjohoun. Dominant from start to finish, the Nigerians quickly took the lead thanks […]
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 vulnerable even at home. A living legend of African football, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha was […]
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 Cup of Nations, named ITRI. Inspired by zellige, a traditional Moroccan art form centuries old, […]
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 yet for Éric Chelle’s side. Nigeria will face the Panthers this Thursday at the Prince […]
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 qualification. Ahead of the African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, the former Super Eagles […]
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 Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved a major decision for the development of women’s football […]
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 next November. The Cheetahs will face Burkina Faso as part of the year’s final FIFA […]
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 a spot in the African zone play-offs, finishing second in Group C, just behind South […]
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 French coach, a two-time winner of the Africa Cup of Nations (with Zambia in 2012 […]
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 words after the Super Eagles’ disappointing displays in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria, unable […]
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 forward Adam Akimey has officially announced his decision to wear the Cheetahs’ colors, thus turning […]
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 — winners of the 2004 edition — and their neighbours Tanzania. A tough draw, but one […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
