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Rigobert Song announced as new Central African Republic coach

Rigobert Song announced as new Central African Republic coach

Former Cameroon international Rigobert Song has been revealed as the new head coach of the Central African Republic national team, Afrosport reports. The announcement was made on Monday through a decree from the Ministry of Youth, Sports , and Civic Education. Rigobert Song represented Cameroon at four FIFA World Cups playing as a center back. He replaced Raoul Savoy as the indomitable Lions coach during the...

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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Eric Chelle already under immense pressure before first Super Eagles outing

After much waiting and searching, the Nigeria Football Federation have appointed former Mali international Eric Chelle as new head coach of the Super Eagles. The announcement of Chelle has not been particularly met with a lot of praise from Nigerian fans, with many believing the NFF could have opted for a more solid name or stick with a Nigerian coach with a proven track record. Chelle...

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AFCON 2025 qualifiers: How Rwanda defeat raises questions about Super Eagles squad depth

After much tension, thrill, and excitement, the Super Eagles will be at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, making it their 21st appearance in the competition since their first outing in 1963. It was nice that Augustine Eguavoen's men sealed their fate with a game to spare, meaning they could approach their final qualifying fixture in a more relaxed mood. FT in Abidjan....

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Darwin Nunez temporarily cleared to join Uruguay after ban suspension

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Darwin Nunez temporarily cleared to join Uruguay after ban suspension

Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has linked up with the Uruguay national team for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Ecuador, Afrosport reports. This comes after his five-match ban, imposed following a brawl involving Uruguay players and Colombian fans during the Copa America semi-final, was temporarily lifted. Nunez had already served two games of the suspension, but the case has now been referred to...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Sports Minister Enoh demands swift action from NFF & Finidi George

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Sports Minister Enoh demands swift action from NFF & Finidi George

Nigeria's Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has demanded urgent steps be taken from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to ensure that the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Enoh also demanded that the issues that have hindered high performances and growth of Nigerian football be sorted out in an emergency meeting held at his office alongside the NFF top executives. The meeting...