June 08
Nigeria: Flying Eagles Return to Nigeria After World Cup Exit
Premium Times
Seven-time African champions, Nigeria, were the best-performing team from Africa at this year's cadet World Cup in Argentina. Read more »
June 06
South Africa: Desiree Ellis Revels in Her Banyana Options As She Picks a Preliminary World Cup Squad [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A 36-player group has been granted an opportunity to impress Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis and her technical team to stand a chance of heading to next month's Fifa World Cup. Read more »
June 02
Nigeria: FIFA U-20 World Cup - Tinubu 'Rooting' for Flying Eagles After Victory Over Argentina
Premium Times
President Tinubu says he is rooting for the Flying Eagles to get the better of South Korea in the quarter-final on Sunday Read more »
June 01
Nigeria: FIFA U-20 World Cup - Nigeria's Flying Eagles Into Quarter-Finals, Beat Argentina
Premium Times
Coach Ladan Bosso's side will now face Ecuador or South Korea in the quarterfinals. Read more »
May 31
Namibia: Namibian U19 Cricket Squad for World Cup Qualifier
Namibian
Cricket Namibia on Monday announced a 14-man national u19 squad that will represent Namibia at the African World Cup qualifying tournament in Tanzania from 21 to 31 July. Read more »
May 30
Nigeria: FIFA U-20 World Cup - Flying Eagles Arrive in SAN Juan for Crunch Clash Against Argentina
Premium Times
The Flying Eagles have a daunting task ahead of them as they plot to navigate past Argentina into the quarter-final Read more »
May 29
Africa: Netball World Cup Trophy Starts Tour of Host Nation South Africa
Nyasa Times
The Netball World Cup trophy was handed over to South Africa on Wednesday by World Netball in London and arrived the next day in Durban ready for its tour of the country, which is… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia's U-20 Soccer Team Qualify for Round of 16 of FIFA World Cup
Tunis Afrique Presse
Tunisia's national U-20 soccer team qualified for the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-20 World Cup among the four teams with the best third place in the first round, despite their defeat… Read more »
Nigeria: FIFA U-20 World Cup - Nigeria Face Daunting Test Against Host Argentina for Quarter-Final Ticket
Premium Times
The winner of Wednesday's Round of 16 tie will face either Ecuador or the Korea Republic in the quarter-final Read more »
May 27
South Africa/Morocco: Morocco Name World Cup Stars for Bafana Clash
Scrolla
Morocco are not taking Bafana Bafana for granted after coach Walid Regragui named a star-studded squad for the 17 June Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at FNB Stadium. Read more »
May 26
Zimbabwe: How Long Can Zimbabwe Go With FIFA Suspension in Place?
allAfrica
Football is the most popular sport in Zimbabwe although, in recent years, supporters have lost interest in the national league, primarily as a result of the underwhelming… Read more »
Africa: I Hope an African Team Wins the Women's World Cup One Day - Nassiba Laghouati [interview]
CAF
When you talk about Algerian women's football, it is impossible to go a minute without speaking about Nassiba Laghouati. Read more »
Nigeria: Flying Eagles Land in Buenos Aires As Bosso Insists Brazil Beatable
This Day
Nigeria's Flying Eagles flew into Buenos Aires ahead of their last FIFA U20 World Cup Group D clash with Brazil at the Estadio Unico Diego Maradona in La Plata this weekend. Read more »
May 25
Nigeria: FIFA U-20 World Cup - Flying Eagles Through to Second Round With a Game to Spare
Premium Times
After beating Italy, Nigeria's Flying Eagles are through to the second round in the U-20 World Cup with a game to spare Read more »
May 21
Africa: Best Performances of African Nations in U-20 World Cup
CAF
From the prowess of Nigeria in 1989 to the triumph of Ghana in 2009, and the performances of Senegal and Mali in 2015, here are the greatest feats of African countries at the FIFA… Read more »
May 12
Burkina Faso/Nigeria: Burkina Faso Snatch World Cup Ticket Away From Nigeria's Golden Eaglets
Premium Times
Despite a flurry of opportunities and dominating possession, the Nigerian team were unable to convert their chances into goals, culminating in a disappointing 2-1 defeat. Read more »
Africa: Senegal, Burkina Faso, Morocco, Mali to Represent Africa At U17 World Cup
Premium Times
The four sides sealed their places following the conclusion of the quarter-final matches at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday. Read more »
May 11
Burkina Faso/Nigeria: Burkina Faso Edges Golden Eaglets Out of Afcon, World Cup
Leadership
Burkina Faso's Young Etalons took the few opportunities that came their way to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in a gritty Africa U17 Cup quarter-final duel in Algiers on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: U-17 Afcon - Nigeria's Golden Eaglets Battle Burkina Faso for World Cup, Semi-Final Tickets
Premium Times
Indeed, the stakes are high for Thursday's contest billed for 8 p.m. at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers. Read more »
May 10
Nigeria: Nigeria's Flying Eagles Arrive in Buenos Aires Ahead of U-20 World Cup
Premium Times
A contingent of 20 players and 10 officials departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Saturday night. Read more »
Nigeria: Flying Eagles Arrive in Buenos Aires Ahead of U-20 World Cup [press release]
Premium Times
A contingent of 20 players and 10 officials departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Saturday night Read more »
Nigeria: Homeless World Cup - Amokachi Appointed Team Nigeria Ambassador
Premium Times
Amokachi is lending his fame and expertise to a cause that is close to his heart, the Homeless World Cup Read more »
May 09
Rwanda: Rwanda U13 to Defend PSG Academy World Cup in June
New Times
Rwanda's PSG Academy will be looking to defend their PSG Academy World Cup title in the boys' U13 category when the tournament returns in June. Read more »
