World Cup: Nigeria awaits outcome as FIFA delays DR Congo verdict
The world football governing body, FIFA, is yet to issue its decision on Nigeria’s eligibility protest against DR Congo following their decisive African playoff encounter. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) formally submitted its petition to FIFA on December 15, 2025, contesting the eligibility of six Congolese players. According to the NFF, the players had recently […]
U20 WWCQ: Falconets vs Malawi clash gets date
The Falconets will face Malawi in the final round of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup African qualifiers. Officials have confirmed that the two sides will meet in a highly anticipated fixture as teams compete for a ticket to the global tournament in Poland later this year. The match is part of the last […]
2026 WCQ, African zone: Full results of Friday’s matches
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers for Africa continued on Friday, with several teams securing important victories. In Group C, Nigeria defeated Rwanda 2-0 in Kigali, thanks to two first-half goals from Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. This win pushed Nigeria to fourth place in the group with six points. In another Group C match, South […]