August 17
Malawi/Cameroon: 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 »
Malawi: 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 »
Nigeria: 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 »
August 16
Somalia: 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 »
August 14
Nigeria/South Africa: 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 »
South Africa/Nigeria: 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 »
Uganda/Nigeria: 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 »
Nigeria/South Africa: 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 »
August 13
Nigeria/South Africa: South Africa Vs Nigeria - Five Key Players Who Could Decide Super Falcons' World Cup Play-Off Fixture
Premium Times
Both nations possess experienced squads packed with players who have performed at the highest level for club and country. But in a match this tight, individual moments could make… Read more »
Nigeria/South Africa: Super Falcons Coach Madugu Fires Back At Critics Ahead of South Africa World Cup Play-Off
Premium Times
Justin Madugu has defended his team selection and tactical decisions, insisting Nigeria are focused on beating South Africa and keeping their 2027 World Cup hopes alive. Read more »
Ghana: Women's U-20 World Cup Remain On Schedule
Ghanaian Times
Hosts Poland said on Tuesday that preparations for next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup remain on schedule, as the tournament prepares to become the first FIFA event staged amid… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Take On South Africa in World Cup Playoff Today - Time and Where to Watch
Vanguard
African women's football giants South Africa and Nigeria clash on Thursday in Casablanca under high-pressure circumstances neither team envisioned. Read more »
Namibia: 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 »
Africa: 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 »
August 11
Ghana: Uefa, AFC, Concacaf Hit Out At Infantino Over World Cup Privatisation Plan
Ghanaian Times
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has come under renewed fire as a joint letter from three confederations UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC declared that football "belongs to no individual". Read more »
Nigeria: Nnadozie Insists Super Falcons Can Still Qualify for 2027 World Cup
This Day
Duro Ikhazuagbe with agency report Read more »
Nigeria: China Eye D'Tigress Clean Sweep After Second Straight Pre-World Cup Victory
Premium Times
The three-match series is part of both teams' preparations for next month's FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin, with China now looking to complete a 3-0 sweep when the sides meet for… Read more »
Nigeria/Cameroon: Despite Defeat to Cameroon, World Cup Remains Our Target - Super Falcons' Christy Ucheibe
Premium Times
Ucheibe acknowledged that Nigeria gave everything in the contest but admitted that their efforts ultimately fell short, and despite the disappointment of losing their… Read more »
August 10
Mozambique/Rwanda: 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 »
Malawi: Haiya - Football Transformation 'On Track' After Malawi's Historic World Cup Berth
Nyasa Times
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Fleetwood Haiya has hailed the Scorchers' historic qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup, declaring that the country's… Read more »
Ghana/Malawi: 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 »
Nigeria: Super Falcons Crash Out of Wafcon 2026, Face Tough Path to World Cup Ticket
This Day
Nigeria's Super Falcons have been knocked out of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations by Cameroon's Indomitable Lionesses. Read more »
August 09
Nigeria/Cameroon: Cameroon Ends Nigeria's WAFCON Title Defense
Premium Times
Nigeria entered the quarter-final as the most successful team in WAFCON history and had dominated previous meetings with Cameroon. Read more »
Ghana/Malawi: 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 »
Central Africa: Rwanda Ready to Launch U19 World Cup Qualification Campaign At Home
New Times
Three tickets to ICC U19 Men's World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 1 are up for grabs. Read more »
