President of Burkina Faso Traoré queries CAF, FIFA over playoff spot
President of Burkina, Ibrahim Traoré, has demanded an explanation from world football governing body FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on how Nigeria edged his country to a World Cup playoff spot. Burkina Faso believed they had secured…
Full list of nominees for CAF Awards 2025 unveiled
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the complete list of nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards, set to take place later this year. The CAF aawards celebrates outstanding performances and achievements across African football, recognising excellence among players,…
Burkina Faso’s Yago slams FIFA, CAF after Eagle’s W’Cup playoff qualification
Burkinabé defender Steve Yago has voiced his frustration over Burkina Faso’s failure to reach the CAF playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, questioning how Nigeria advanced ahead of his country despite their strong qualifying campaign. Following Nigeria’s 4–0 win over…
Cape Verde make history as second smallest country to qualify for World Cup
Cape Verde have written their name into football history by becoming the second smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. With a population of just over 500,000, the island nation secured their historic spot after a commanding…
2026 World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria, Benin to play without three key players
Tuesday’s decisive Group C qualifier between Nigeria and the Benin Republic will be played without key performers after bookings in last week’s fixtures left both sides shorthanded. Benin coach Gernot Rohr confirmed that midfielder Sessi d’Almeida and defender Yohan Roche…
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles in emergency landing in Angola due to cracked windscreen of aircraft
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has revealed that a cracked windscreen of the chartered aircraft that was conveying the Super Eagles’ delegation from Polokwane in South Africa to Uyo, has delayed the arrival of the players and officials. The same…
Hearn: Joshua has Africa offers, still wants Fury
Anthony Joshua is considering offers to fight in Ghana and Nigeria before a megafight with Tyson Fury in 2026, according to Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn. Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) turns 36 next week and has not boxed since a knockout…
Super Eagles’ quartet speak on Lesotho tie
Ahead of Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, some Super Eagles stars have shared their thoughts on the game. As the team rounds off preparations for the big match holding in South Africa, members of the squad have spoken…
Photos: Sanwo-Olu, Drogba, others at the opening of E1 Lagos
Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (seventh left); Founder and Chairman Formula E, Mr Alejandro Agag (sixth right);Minister of Industry, Trade & Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole (seventh right);Managing Director of FirstBank, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu (third right); Commissioner for Tourism…
Super Falcons Forward , Ifeoma Onumonu Retires From Football
She expressed gratitude for her journey, stating her retirement as a “natural conclusion” to a lifelong discovery that began at the age of eight. Super Falcons forward Ifeoma Onumonu has announced her retirement from football, wrapping up a professional career…