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Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu says Nigeria must make the most of their final route to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup when they face South Africa in the playoff.

Madugu rules out experimentation as Super Falcons face crucial South Africa clash

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu says Nigeria must make the most of their final opportunity to remain in contention for a...

Malawi reached their first-ever WAFCON final after beating Algeria 3-1, while Cameroon defeated hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties to set up a dramatic continental final showdown.

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Malawi, Cameroon reach WAFCON final after historic semifinal triumphs

Malawi and Cameroon will contest the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after producing contrasting semifinal victories in Rabat on Wednesday,...

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a warm message of condolence to Lionel Messi after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, at the age of 68 in Rosario, Argentina.

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Cristiano Ronaldo sends heartfelt message to Messi after father’s death

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a warm message of condolence to Lionel Messi following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who passed...

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Ex-Morocco midfielder accuses UEFA of protecting its dominance in FIFA dispute

Former Morocco midfielder Houssine Kharja has called on FIFA and UEFA to resolve their growing differences, warning that a boycott of FIFA...

Chelsea legend Mikel Obi aimed a dig at Arsenal after their UEFA Champions League final defeat to PSG, insisting the Gunners "cannot touch" the trophy Chelsea have won twice.

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‘You’re not one of the big boys’: Mikel Obi dunks Arsenal over Vinicius snub

Mikel Obi has questioned whether Arsenal had enough pulling power to convince Vinicius Jr to leave Real Madrid, arguing that the Brazilian...

The NFF has apologised to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians after the Super Falcons missed out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, while promising a full review and renewed push through the play-off route.The NFF has apologised to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians after the Super Falcons missed out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, while promising a full review and renewed push through the play-off route.

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NFF apologises to Tinubu, Nigerians over Super Falcons’ WAFCON setback

The Nigeria Football Federation has apologized to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians after the Super Falcons missed out on automatic qualification...

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Mourinho reveals why he turned down Manchester United job in 2013

Jose Mourinho has revealed that he had agreed to become Manchester United manager after Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013 before making...

CAF has confirmed Ghana, Egypt, Senegal, Morocco and South Africa as hosts for major African football competitions across the 2026-27 calendar, including the U-20 AFCON and U-23 AFCON.

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Ghana, Egypt, Senegal and Morocco to host major CAF competitions in 2026-27

Ghana, Egypt, Senegal, Morocco and South Africa will take centre stage as hosts of several major African football competitions over the next...

Cameroon lead the 2026 WAFCON Best XI announced by CAF, with Nigeria’s Super Falcons missing out after their quarter-final exit.

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‘What is their secret?’ – Eto reveals the force behind Cameroon’s Nigeria shock

Cameroon midfielder Naomi Eto has credited the Indomitable Lionesses’ unity and fighting spirit for their impressive run at the 2026 Women’s Africa...