Malawi Prepares Heroine's Welcome for World Cup-Bound Scorchers
Nyasa Times
Malawi's Scorchers are set to return home to a heroine's welcome fit for champions -- despite falling agonisingly short of WAFCON glory -- after a tournament run that has already… Read more »
Scorchers' Fairytale Run Ends in 3-0 Final Defeat - - but Brazil World Cup Awaits
Nyasa Times
Debutant Scorchers outclassed by clinical Indomitable Lionesses despite fairytale run -- as nation showers team with pride and Brazil World Cup dream becomes reality Read more »
NFF Sacks Super Falcons Technical Crew After World Cup Failure
Premium Times
Before Monday's announcement by the NFF, Justine Madugu had apologised to Nigerians, accepting responsibility for the disappointing results in Morocco. Read more »
Somali Referee, Omar Artan's Salzburg Night Completes a Remarkable Journey From Miami to UEFA Super Cup
This Day
A postmortem and follow-up to my earlier publication, August 11, 2026, on the Somali referee who lost his 2026 FIFA World Cup opportunity in Miami, only to make UEFA history two… Read more »
Nigeria to Miss Women's World Cup for First Time in Over 30 Years
Premium Times
The Super Falcons had hoped to recover from their disappointing WAFCON quarter-final exit against Cameroon, but South Africa proved too strong in Thursday's crucial play-off. Read more »
Super Falcons to Miss 2027 World Cup After Crashing Out of Wafcon
Daily Trust
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have failed to advance in their quest for a women's World Cup ticket following a 2-1 defeat by South Africa in the continental play-in match at the… Read more »
Morocco, Algeria Reach Wafcon Semi-Finals and World Cup
RFI
A triumphant night for north Africa ended on Saturday with hosts Morocco and Algeria reaching the Women's Africa of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Read more »
Nigeria, Uganda Seal Tickets to U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division One
New Times
Nigeria and Uganda secured their places in the ICC Men's U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division One after recording convincing victories in their respective Division Two matches… Read more »
World Cup Dream Over - Six Major Takeaways From Nigeria's Painful Defeat to South Africa
Premium Times
The winner was guaranteed a place in the intercontinental World Cup play-off route, making the clash a second chance for both nations after disappointing quarter-final exits Read more »
Warriors World Cup Campaign Closes With N$243 667 Balance
New Era
The Brave Warriors World Cup Campaign generated N$2.33 million (N$2.332 083) in income and ended with a N$243 667 balance, according to the campaign's final report submitted to the… Read more »
Outsiders Malawi Beat Ghana to Reach Wafcon Semi-Finals and World Cup
RFI
Malawi have completed one of the biggest surprises in Women's Africa Cup of Nations history, coming from behind to beat Ghana 2-1 and secure both a place in the semi-finals and… Read more »
Fazili - Malawi Ready to Fight for World Cup Spot Against Ghana
Nyasa Times
Malawi Women's National Football Team head coach Lovemore Fazili says the Scorchers are fully prepared for their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Ghana on… Read more »
Wafcon 2026 Preview - Nigeria's Dominance Faces Cameroon Test With World Cup Ticket At Stake
Premium Times
Nigeria enter the contest as defending champions and the most successful team in the history of the competition, while Cameroon have reached the knockout stage unbeaten. Read more »
Super Falcons, S'africa's Banyana Banyana in World Cup Second Chance Blockbuster
This Day
After Nigeria and South Africa were denied direct qualifications to next year's FIFA Women's World Cup to be hosted by Brazil, the Super Falcons and Banyana Banyana have another… Read more »
Rwanda Crush Mozambique to Open U19 World Cup Qualifying Run in Style
New Times
Rwanda made a commanding start to their ICC Men's U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 campaign on Sunday, crushing Mozambique by 322 runs in their opening match at the… Read more »
