Euro 2024 champions Spain and current Copa America holders Argentina will clash in the Finalissima on March 27 in Qatar, Afrosport reports. The competition, which was revived in 2022, saw the Argentines defeat Italy 3–0 in the previous edition at the Emirates Stadium, with goals scored by Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria, and Paulo Dybala. The Albiceleste return after narrowly overcoming Colombia 1–0 in the most...
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles crashed out of the FIFA U-20 World Cup after a humiliating 4–0 defeat to Argentina in the last 16 on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. Argentina, eager to avenge their loss to Nigeria in the previous edition, made a blistering start to the contest at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos. Alejo Sarco struck just two minutes into the tie, finishing off a pass from...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have slipped one spot in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings released on Thursday by the world football governing body, Afrosport reports. Formerly ranked 44th in the world, Nigeria now occupies the 45th position. This drop also affects their standing on the continent, where they have fallen to sixth place among African teams. Morocco remains the highest-ranked team in Africa, sitting...
Lionel Messi rolled back the years with a stunning brace in what may be his final competitive home match, as Argentina cruised to a 3–0 victory over Venezuela in Thursday’s World Cup qualifier at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Afrosport reports. The 38-year-old Inter Miami forward opened the scoring in the 39th minute, latching onto a pass from Julian Alvarez before adding his second—a simple...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles moved up one position in the latest men’s ranking released by world football governing body FIFA on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The three-time African champions moved from 44th to 43rd position following March’s round of matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers but dropped into sixth in Africa. The Super Eagles were in action twice in the World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe,...
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