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Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, expects another tough battle as his players prepare to face Nigeria next Tuesday, as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. On Friday, the Cheetahs secured a valuable 1-0 win on Rwandan soil, at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The victory came thanks to a goal by Tosin Aiyegun with ten […]
With a second-half goal from Tosin Aiyegun, Benin beat Rwanda 1-0 on Friday in 2026 World Cup qualifying. In South Africa, Nigeria got the better of Lesotho 2-1. Mission accomplished for Benin. Traveling to Rwanda on Friday for the 9th matchday of 2026 World Cup qualifying, the Cheetahs won 1-0 against Amavubi. The only goal […]
Find out the results of the matches played this afternoon across Africa, part of the 9th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 9th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers continues this Friday, with several matches played across African pitches. In Group B, Senegal and DR Congo continue their head-to-head battle. Respectively first […]
Lesotho faces Nigeria this Friday (5:00 PM) in matchday 9 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Already eliminated, the Crocodiles don’t intend to make things easy for the Super Eagles, who absolutely must take the three points to keep believing they can qualify for the final tournament. Check out the lineups for both teams. Lesotho […]
Rwanda takes on Benin this Friday in Kigali, as part of the 9th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The official lineups of both teams have been released. Currently fourth with 11 points — level with Nigeria but behind on goal difference — the Rwandans want to take advantage of their home ground to […]
The Benin Football Federation published, on Thursday October 9, the list of 24 players selected to face Nigeria in the second round of the 2026 Women’s AFCON qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Morocco. The list of Amazons chosen for the second round of the 2026 Women’s AFCON qualifiers is now known. A group made […]
As two decisive matches against Rwanda and Nigeria approach, Gernot Rohr gauges the historic stakes awaiting Benin. The Franco-German coach hopes to lead the Cheetahs to a first-ever World Cup qualification. A few hours from a historic turning point, Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, called on his players for focus and determination ahead of the final […]
Ahead of hosting Benin for their final home match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Adel Amrouche and his men are showing unwavering determination. The Rwandan coach believes in his team’s fighting spirit to stay in contention for qualification. On the eve of a decisive clash in the race for the 2026 World Cup, Rwandan […]
Already eliminated from the race for the 2026 World Cup, Zimbabwe wants to play its part to the end. Their coach, Michael Nees, says his team will approach the clash with South Africa with seriousness and determination. Even with nothing at stake, the Warriors don’t intend to take the end of their campaign lightly. Bottom […]
Despite a difficult situation in the qualifiers, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong remains hopeful. The defender says Nigeria still believes in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria refuses to give up. Three points behind the top of Group C, jointly held by Benin and South Africa, the Super Eagles still believe they have a […]
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 selected 22 players to face Lesotho on Friday in South Africa, then Benin four days […]
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 10th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers between Nigeria and Benin. The match will […]
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:
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. Bafana Bafana face Zimbabwe and Rwanda on October 10 and 14. Two decisive meetings counting […]
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 part of the 9th and 10th matchdays of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. For these […]
Madagascar’s national coach, Corentin Martins, has unveiled his squad list for the matches against Mali and the Comoros next October, counting toward 2026 World Cup qualifying. Madagascar return to the pitch next October. The Barea will face the Comoros and Mali on 8 and 12 October respectively, in two decisive fixtures counting toward matchdays 9 […]
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 that it came “far too late”. Benin coach Gernot Rohr called FIFA’s decision to dock […]
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 Coast, top of Group A, will face Burkina Faso, its runner-up. In the evening, at […]
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 intention of capitulating without a fight. Sanctioned by FIFA, which deducted three points for fielding […]
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. The announcement was made this Monday by the Angolan Football Federation in a post on […]
