The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sent a message to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) about the Super Eagles’ suspension list against Morocco. According to OwnGoal Nigeria, CAF has officially notified the NFF of the suspended Super Eagles player ahead of the AFCON 2025 semi-final. Captain Wilfred Ndidi will miss the match after picking…
A self-proclaimed marabout, or traditional folk healer, who collected 33,500 euros by promising victory for Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations was arrested for fraud after the team lost. Mali’s national team was eliminated on Friday in the quarter finals by Senegal 1-0. The man, identified only as Mr Sinayogo, collected more than 22…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by players and officials during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final clashes between Cameroon and Morocco, as well as Algeria and Nigeria. The probe follows reports of confrontations with referees and disruptions in post-match areas. According to a statement posted…
Morocco’s Brahim Díaz leads the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON top scorers chart after the conclusion of round-of-16 matches, having netted four goals so far in the tournament. Diaz is closely followed by a cluster of high-profile attackers on three goals, including Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, Egypt star Mohamed Salah and Algeria captain…
Mozambique President Daniel Francisco Chapo has congratulated the Mambas for qualifying for the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and announced an extraordinary bonus if they beat Nigeria. The Mambas set up a meeting with one of the most impressive teams at the tournament, Nigeria, after finishing third in Group…
Fernando Martin, a coach with Valencia CF, has died alongside three members of his family after their boat capsized in Indonesia, Spanish football clubs have confirmed. Valencia CF said, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Fernando Martín, coach of Valencia CF Femenino B, and three of his children in a tragic boating accident…
The clash between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African qualification pathway for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has grown into one of the most complex and controversial football stories of 2025. What began as a high-stakes playoff match has since evolved into a dispute involving eligibility rules, national citizenship laws, and…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reacted to reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) petitioned FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players by the Leopards during the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco. Responding to the development, the Congolese team, through a post on its official Instagram page on Tuesday night, warned…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission, Mr. Lawrence Itanya has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for supporting young sports men and women in the region through the Niger Delta Games. Itanya applauded the initiative while receiving the representative of Dunamis Icon Limited, the Project Consultants, and expressed the…
Nigeria will face DR Congo in a high-stakes World Cup play-off final on Sunday after overcoming Gabon 4-1 in extra time, keeping their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup alive. But as the celebrations continue, a key question remains: how many matches are left before Nigeria can actually qualify for 2026 World Cup? The…