Ghana: President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku Engages Destination DC Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Ghanaian Times

President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has paid a one-day working visit to Destination DC as part of efforts to explore areas of mutual interest and strategic collaboration ahead of… Read more »

Ghana: Black Stars Must Shine At FIFA World Cup 2026!

Ghanaian Times

WITH the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw out, the stage is now set for the participating countries to step up their training to fine-tune their game plans to convene on US, Mexico and… Read more »

Ghana: 2026 FIFA World Cup... Ghana Gets England, Croatia, Panama ...Fans Hail Draw

Ghanaian Times

Ghanaian football fans appear delighted over what many describe as a 'dream World Cup pairing' following Friday's FIFA World Cup 2026 draw, which placed the Black Stars in Group L… Read more »

Ghana: Otto Addo Sets Sights On Strong 2026 FIFA World Cup Start

Ghanaian Times

Otto Addo is taking a calm and focused approach to the World Cup after being drawn against England, Panama, and Croatia in Group L. Read more »

Africa: 2026 World Cup Draw Held

The Point

The draw for the 2026 World Cup was held in the USA recently. Read more »

Africa: FIFA to Unveil Match Schedules for 2026 World Cup December 6

Leadership

FIFA will unveil the updated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in a live global broadcast on Saturday, December 6 from Washington, DC. This announcement will occur… Read more »

Uganda: FIFA to Keep Top Seeds Apart in World Cup Draw

Nile Post

The top four seeded countries will not be able to meet each other until the semi-finals of next year's World Cup for the first time in the tournament's history. Read more »

Africa: Team Nigeria Storms Egypt for World Karate Championship

This Day

Team Nigeria departed the country yesterday afternoon for the World Karate Championship scheduled to hold from Thursday, November 27 to November 30, 2025 in Cairo, Egypt. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Set for Showdown Against New Caledonia or Jamaica in Bid to Make World Cup

RFI

African playoff winners Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will take on New Caledonia or Jamaica for the one-off match that could send them to the men's World Cup for the first… Read more »

Nigeria: The Crash of Super Eagles [opinion]

This Day

It's time to rebuild our football Read more »

Liberia: Fassell CEO Faces Public Backlash Over World Cup Qualification 'Mockery'

FrontPageAfrica

FC Fassell Chief Executive Officer Anthony Cassell Kuoh is facing a wave of public criticism after a viral social media post in which he confidently declared that Liberia would… Read more »

Ghana: US Visa Appointments to Be Made Easier for World Cup Fans

Ghanaian Times

The United States will expedite visas for foreign visitors with tickets to FIFA World Cup matches taking place next year in 11 U.S. cities, President Donald Trump said on Monday. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria, Niger Secure Spots At 2025 World Chovken Championship

Daily Trust

Nigeria and the Niger Republic have earned the right to represent Africa at the upcoming Chovken World Championship, scheduled to hold next year in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Read more »

Nigeria: Winning Afcon Won't Make Up for 2026 World Cup Miss - Mikel

Vanguard

Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi says Nigeria's failure to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup is "an absolute shame," insisting that even winning the Africa Cup of Nations in… Read more »

Nigeria: We Are Sorry for the Failure to Qualify for 2026 World Cup - NFF

This Day

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has tendered unreserved apology for the failure of the Super Eagles to win the African ticket to the final Intercontinental Playoffs scheduled… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa/Nigeria: World Cup Playoffs - Reactions As Chelle Makes Shocking 'Voodoo' Claim Against DR Congo

Premium Times

"In all the penalties, the players of Congo were doing some voodoo," he claimed -- a remark that instantly ignited debate online. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa/Nigeria: DR Congo End Nigeria's 2026 World Cup Hope

Daily Trust

Nigeria's hope of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup was finally dashed yesterday following the Super Eagles defeat to the Leopards of Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of… Read more »

Nigeria/Morocco: 'We Take Full Responsibility' - Nwabali Apologises As Nigeria's World Cup Dream Collapses in Rabat

Premium Times

Moments after the defeat, a visibly shaken Nwabali addressed Nigerians directly. His words carried a weight deeper than mere apology. Read more »

Nigeria: NFF Apologises to Tinubu, Nigerians After World Cup Setback, Shifts Focus to Afcon 2025 [press release]

Premium Times

In a message released through its Communications Department, the Federation described the moment as a deep national setback and expressed regret for falling short of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Obi Urges Super Eagles to 'Rise Stronger' After World Cup Playoff Defeat

Vanguard

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the Super Eagles to remain resilient following their defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Sunday's World… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa/Nigeria: World Cup Playoffs - President Tinubu, Peter Obi Rally Super Eagles After Painful Exit to DR Congo

Premium Times

The Eagles drew 1-1 with DR Congo after extra time but lost 4-3 on penalties, confirming their absence from a second consecutive FIFA World Cup. Read more »

Nigeria: NFF Apologises to Nigerians After World Cup Setback, Shifts Focus to Afcon

Vanguard

Following Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) apologised to President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government and… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa/Nigeria: Nigeria to Miss World Cup Back-to-Back After DR Congo Win Shootouts

This Day

Nigeria's quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended last night as Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Super Eagles 4-3 in penalty shootouts in the final match of the… Read more »

Nigeria: World Cup Play-Off Final - Super Eagles Head Coach Assures Eagles 'Ll Prevail Over Leopards

Vanguard

...Says they won't bungle this second chance Read more »

Nigeria/Congo-Kinshasa: Nigeria Fail to Qualify for 2026 World Cup After Loss to DR Congo

Premium Times

The match had finished 1-1 after 120 minutes, but the Leopards held their nerve in the shootout to advance. Read more »