June 10
Zimbabwe: 'Playing for Passion With Nothing in Return'
The Herald
When Nomsa "Boyz" Moyo looks back at her career as a football player, she reflects on the good, the bad and the ugly. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tapera to Ring Changes
The Herald
Jairos Tapera is expected to shuffle the team that started the 2026 World Cup defeat to Lesotho, when the Warriors take on South Africa at Free State Stadium tomorrow. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Broos Targets Three Points Against Zim
The Herald
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says they will be disappointed if they do not collect maximum points against the bottom-placed Warriors in tomorrow's 2026 FIFA World Cup… Read more »
Nigeria: Finidi Under Fire Over Nigeria's Loss to Benin
Daily Trust
Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, is under fire after superintending over two woeful performances of the team in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers since he took charge. Read more »
South Africa/Zimbabwe: Bafana Have Only the Cold to Brave in World Cup Clash Against Zimbabwe
SAFA
The South African senior men's team has had a bit of time to catch their breath in Bloemfontein after a taxing travelling schedule to and from Nigeria a few days ago, and coach… Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen, Finidi Top List of Winners At 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards [press release]
Premium Times
The NFF President reiterated the Federation's support for the Nigerian Pitch Awards while hailing organisers for the transparency and credibility displayed in the award process. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Divine Lunga Doubtful Ahead of Warriors Clash Against Bafana Bafana
New Zimbabwe
WARRIORS' defender, Divine Lunga's appearance in the Group C CAF World Cup Qualifier against South Africa on Tuesday evening is in doubt following an injury scare. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Losing Warriors Snub Invitation to Zimbabwe's SA Embassy
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE's senior men's national soccer team, the Warriors' foreign based players on Saturday snubbed the team's visit to Zimbabwe embassy in South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Super Eagles in Win or Burst Clash With Gernot Rohr's Benin in Abidjan
This Day
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash between Benin Republic and Nigeria in Abidjan today will be the defining moment for the Super Eagles in the race to who picks Group C… Read more »
June 09
Africa: Senegal Win, Tunisia Draw to Lead World Cup Qualifying Groups
Namibian
Senegal got back on the winning trail and Tunisia surrendered a perfect record as the fourth round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Africa kicked off on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - 'Controversial' Penalty Mars Oriental Derby As Remo Stars Suffer Blow in Title Race
Premium Times
Instead of allowing the hosts to take the penalty kick, Enyimba players staged a walkout Read more »
June 07
Comoros/Madagascar: Ravelson Shines As Madagascar Defeat Comoros 2-1
Cosafa
Rayon Ravelson grabbed a double as Madagascar won 2-1 in their island derby over the Comoros at Soccer City in Johannesburg on Friday to make it two wins out of three in World Cup… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 WCQ - Super Eagles Drop to Fourth Ahead of South Africa Clash
Vanguard
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will confront South Africa on Friday in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, under increased pressure as they have slipped to the 4th spot in Group… Read more »
Lesotho/Zimbabwe: Munetsi Banks On Continuity Ahead of Warriors Clash Against Lesotho
New Zimbabwe
WARRIORS captain Marshall Munetsi is banking on continuity in the squad ahead of Group C CAF World Cup Qualifiers against Lesotho scheduled for Friday at Orlando Stadium in South… Read more »
Rwanda/Cote d'Ivoire: 2026 WC Qualifier - Benin Edge Rwanda in Abidjan
New Times
Rwanda Lost 1-0 to Benin at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Thursday night in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game. Read more »
June 06
Zimbabwe/Lesotho: Zimbabwe Won't Take Lesotho Lightly in World Cup Qualifier
Cosafa
Zimbabwe will be wary of the threat posed by Lesotho as the two COSAFA members clash in their World Cup qualifier at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: Okoye, Iwobi, Lookman Complete Eagles Roster in Uyo Camp
This Day
Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was the last player to arrive the Super Eagles camp in Uyo just as Nigeria's opponents in Friday's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, South Africa also landed… Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Give S'africa Room to Avenge Their Afcon Defeat - Ndidi
This Day
Nigeria and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has admitted that Super Eagles are aware that South Africa's Bafana Bafana are in the country to avenge their AFCON semi final… Read more »
Nigeria/South Africa: Bafana Bafana Arrive Uyo for Clash Against Super Eagles
Premium Times
The South African delegation confirmed their arrival with a short message on their X account on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria/South Africa: Nigeria Vs South Africa - NFF Announces Prices for Match Tickets
Premium Times
The NFF aims to ensure convenient access to tickets by spreading sales points beyond the stadium and completing sales before the match begins on Friday evening. Read more »
Zimbabwe/Lesotho: Walter Musona Down With Flu As Warriors Prepare for Lesotho Clash
New Zimbabwe
Warriors midfielder Walter Musona is doubtful ahead of Friday's clash against Lesotho in a CAF World Cup Qualifier match to be played at Orlando Stadium. Read more »
June 05
Namibia/Liberia: Warriors Take Aim At Liberia
Namibian
The Brave Warriors take on Liberia in a Fifa World Cup qualifier today in the unaccustomed position of top of the log and in with a growing chance of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa… Read more »
Uganda: Can Ugandan Football Afford to Be Led By a Sanctioned President? [analysis]
Observer
Recently, Dr Spire Ssentongo tweeted a thought-provoking piece, wondering why Ugandans have been reduced to applauding foreigners who sanction corrupt individuals instead of taking… Read more »
Nigeria: Stranded Five Super Eagles Players Land in Uyo for South Africa
This Day
After missing the opening day activities at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo due to the nationwide strike called by the organised labour in the country, the stranded five national team… Read more »
Nigeria: We Are On Vendetta Mission Against Nigeria, Says Hugo Broos
This Day
With the semi-final loss to Nigeria at the last AFCON tournament at the back of his mind, South Africa national team Head Coach Coach, Hugo Broos, has said that the Bafana Bafana… Read more »