Senegal moved to the top of Group B in the African 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with a 1-0 win away at Mauritania on Sunday. The Teranga Lions only managed to draw 1-1 with DR Congo in their last qualifier but got the needed three points this time thanks to Habib Diallo's 27th minute effort. The result put Senegal one point clear of Sudan who face...
Vincent Aboubakar netted a brace as Cameroon defeated Cape Verde 4-1 in Yaounde to go top of Group D in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Libya temporarily took top spot after defeating Mauritius 2-1 on Thursday with 10 men and the Indomitable Lions were out to claim it back starting with Michael Ngadeu's opener in the 13th minute. Aboubakar doubled their lead in the 25th...
Nigeria head coach Finidi George has defended the tactical omission of Victor Boniface in the 1-1 draw against South Africa on Friday. Boniface was an unused substitute in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match in Uyo with Paul Onuachu handed a rare start to lead the Super Eagles attack while Terem Moffi was brought on later in the game. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s strike in the 47th minute...
The Super Eagles could only manage to play a 1-1 draw with South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday night. The game was a must-win for both sides after Benin beat Rwanda on Thursday and minnows Lesotho saw off Zimbabwe earlier on Friday. Southampton loanee Paul Onuachu had the first opportunity of the...
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey says the team is not under any pressure despite sitting in fifth place ahead of Friday's FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against South Africa in Uyo. Nigeria are second from bottom after Benin defeated Rwanda on Thursday and Lesotho got the better of Zimbabwe earlier on Friday. Bassey, who played a pivotal role as the Super Eagles finished second at the...
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