The Super Eagles of Nigeria as well as host of African giants have all dropped in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday. The Eagles have fallen one place to 39th after failing to win any game in last month's 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against South Africa and Benin. They however remain fifth in Africa. The continent's top ranked side Morocco have fallen two places...
Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has taken over as Wydad Casablanca manager on a two-year contract. Mokwena part ways with Sundowns at the end of the last season after lifting South Africa’s Premier Soccer League for second successive season. The 37-year-old tactician also won the inaugural African Football League with Mamelodi Sundowns in 2023 but the club revealed that he did meet their objectives...
South Africa moved level at the top of Group C in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after defeating Zimbabwe 3-1 in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. After a 1-1 draw with the Super Eagles of Nigeria last Friday, Iqraam Rayners and Thapelo Morena's brace meant that South Africa are now on seven points, same as Rwanda who defeated Lesotho 1-0 in Tuesday's other game, and Benin who...
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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