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 »

Nigeria/Cameroon: It's Nigeria, DR Congo for African Playoffs Final, Cameroon Eliminated

This Day

*As Super Eagles beat Gabon 4-1 in extra time to keep hope alive Read more »

Cameroon/Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Stun Cameroon, to Face Nigeria in World Cup Qualifier Playoff Final

Leadership

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), on Thursday night, secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Cameroon in the CAF World Cup qualifying play-offs, paving the way for a… Read more »

Africa: 2026 World Cup - Africa's Also-Rans Clash in Play-Offs for Last Chance Gala

RFI

Four African teams will battle in the Moroccan capital Rabat on Thursday for the chance to feature in an inter-continental play-off for a spot at next year's World Cup in the… Read more »

Ghana: 9 African Teams Into U-17 World Cup Last 32

Ghanaian Times

Nine African sides have advanced to the Round of 32 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, with two intra-African ties guaranteeing at least two quarter-final contenders from the… Read more »

Morocco/Nigeria: Nigeria Vs Gabon Preview - Super Eagles Battle to Reignite World Cup Qualification Hopes in Rabat

Premium Times

A win against Gabon will not only silence recent controversies but also bring the dream of North America 2026 a decisive step closer. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa/Nigeria: Nigeria and DR Congo to Face Off in African Final for World Cup Play-Off Gala

RFI

Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo will meet in the final on Sunday for a place at next year's intercontinental play-off for berths at the World Cup after wins on Thursday… Read more »

Cameroon/Congo-Kinshasa: World Cup Playoffs - DR Congo to Face Nigeria After Dramatic Stoppage-Time Winner Against Cameroon

Premium Times

The upcoming clash on Sunday at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat will determine Africa's representative in the six-team intercontinental playoff scheduled for… Read more »

Nigeria/Gabon: Super Eagles Keep World Cup Dream Alive, Thrash Gabon 4-1 to Reach Playoffs Final

Leadership

Nigeria's Super Eagles have secured their place in the African World Cup qualifying playoffs final after a commanding 4-1 victory over Gabon in the semi-final clash in Morocco on… Read more »

Nigeria: Hours to W/Cup Playoff, Super Eagles Boycott Training

Daily Trust

Nigeria's preparations for Thursday's decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon have hit a serious stumbling block after the Super Eagles boycotted training in Rabat,… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Bids to Host 2027 Women's Amputee Football World Cup

New Times

Rwanda has begun the bidding process to host the 2027 Women's Amputee Football World Cup. Read more »

Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Peter Obi Slams Govt Over Unpaid Super Eagles Allowances

Vanguard

Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the federal government over the reported boycott of training by the Super Eagles ahead of Thursday's crucial 2026 FIFA… Read more »

Nigeria/Morocco: Monimichelle Vindicated By World Cup Playoffs On Morocco's Hybrid Turf

This Day

*Urges Nigeria's football authorities to adopt hybrid turf technologies Read more »

Namibia: Rugby World Cup 2027 Hanging By a Thread

Namibian

Namibia's chances of qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup are hanging by a thread after they lost 22-15 to Belgium in their opening match at the final World Cup Qualifier in… Read more »

Nigeria/Morocco: Camp Bubbles in Rabat As Super Eagles Step Up Preparations for World Cup Playoffs

Premium Times

Team officials confirmed that three more players are expected to arrive before midnight, which will take the tally to 21 ahead of Tuesday's second training session in Rabat. Read more »

Senegal/South Africa: Morocco Smash U-17 World Cup Record With 16-0 Win - Sonko Fires Senegal to Top Spot - South Africa Advance

CAF

Morocco produced the biggest win in FIFA U-17 World Cup history and Senegal sealed first place in their group on a dramatic day on Sunday that also confirmed South Africa's… Read more »