Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche says his team will not go down without a fight when they face South Africa in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The Amavubi saw their qualification hopes end after a 1-0 defeat to Benin Republic in Kigali last Friday, but Amrouche insists his players remain motivated to finish on a high. “We are disappointed, yes,...
Nigeria ensured they are still in the fight for a ticket to the 2026 World Cup after claiming a hard-fought 2-1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane on Friday. Goals from captain William Troost-Ekong and debutant Jerome Akor Adams sealed the win for the Super Eagles at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, while Hlompho Kalake grabbed a late consolation for the hosts. The result means Nigeria remain firmly...
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has announced the preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda next month, Afrosport reports. Bafana Bafana are in pole position heading into the matches as they top Group C with 17 points from eight matches, but could face a three-point deduction for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho. Thabang Matuludi has been reinstated in...
Tolu Arokodare came off the bench to score the only goal as the Super Eagles defeated Rwanda 1-0 in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Heading into the game, Eric Chelle's men were nine points behind Group C leaders South Africa, who defeated Lesotho 3-0 in Bloemfontein on Friday. They were quick off the blocks when Galatasaray star Victor...
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman and will lead the attack as the Super Eagles of Nigeria take on Rwanda in a crunch 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Saturday evening, Afrosport reports. Playing off the 2023 and 2024 African Player of the Year is Paris FC forward Moses Simon. The midfield comprises of Fulham's Alex...
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