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target=_blank>Super Falcons lose automatic World Cup ticket after 1-0 defeat to Cameroon
Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cameroon after Nyadjou’s 19th-minute goal proved decisive in their WAFCON 2026 encounter.
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target=_blank>Super Falcons to face South Africa in World Cup play-off – date, time confirmed
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in a crucial play-off as both teams battle for a route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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target=_blank>Burkina Faso thrash Flying Eagles 4-1, end Nigeria’s World Cup hopes
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been knocked out of the race for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship.
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target=_blank>Nigeria can still qualify for 2027 Women’s World Cup – here’s how
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have lost their automatic route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
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target=_blank>Full list of countries qualified for 2027 Women’s World Cup
Cameroon have become the latest country to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after defeating Nigeria’s Super Falcons 1-0 in their WAFCON 2026 quarter-final clash on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Arsenal suffer back-to-back pre-season defeats as Dortmund win Emirates Cup
Arsenal’s defensive problems continued during pre-season as Borussia Dortmund secured a 3-2 victory over the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium to claim the Emirates Cup.
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target=_blank>Photos: Messi arrives Argentina to bid farewell to father Jorge
Argentina football icon Lionel Messi bid farewell Sunday to his father, the global star’s emotional anchor and agent since childhood who passed away following a battle with cancer aged 68.
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target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Morocco to face winner of Super Falcons’ clash with Cameroon
Morocco will face either Nigeria or Cameroon in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after securing a 2-1 victory over South Africa on Saturday night.
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target=_blank>2 African countries qualify for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Algeria and Morocco have become the first African nations to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil after both secured victories in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals.
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target=_blank>Messi absent after father’s death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup
Teams observed a minute of silence before the match for Jorge Messi, who died at age 68 in Argentina, where the Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi arrived on Saturday night.
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E2%82%A615m-from-osun-babes-over-slot/ target=_blank>Imo Strikers Queens demand ₦15m from Osun Babes over slot
Imo Strikers Queens Football Club have demanded the payment of ₦15 million allegedly owed by Osun Babes Football Club following a slot exchange agreement between the two clubs. The Imo-based women’s football club made the demand in a petition dated August 7, 2026, addressed to the management of Osun Babes and copied to relevant authorities
Imo Strikers Queens demand ₦15m from Osun Babes over slot
target=_blank>Transfer: Okereke set to join Serie B club Benevento
Nigerian striker David Okereke has joined Italian club Benevento on a free transfer, DAILY POST reports. Okereke will sign a two-year contract with the option of another year. The 28-year-old is expected to undergo medicals on Monday, before signing his contract. The forward chose Benevento despite interest from Turkey, MLS, Belgium and Sampdoria. Okereke could make
Transfer: Okereke set to join Serie B club Benevento
target=_blank>Three players return to Barcelona
Three players have returned to Barcelona after their post-World Cup break to start getting ready for the new season. They are Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia and Anthony Gordon. The trio were part of the Spain and England squads that participated at the World Cup in the summer. However, the three were all back training at the
Three players return to Barcelona
target=_blank>NPFL: Katsina camp good for Kwara United’s new season’s preparations
Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman, says that their pre-season camp in Katsina is designed to assess players readiness for the 2026-27 season. The Harmony Boys are currently taking part in a pre-season tournament in Katsina. Suleiman said the competition will help improve the team’s performance. “This is the best way to test our players.
NPFL: Katsina camp good for Kwara United’s new season’s preparations
target=_blank>NPFL: Rivers United chief reveals target for 2026-27 season
Rivers United Chairman, Okey Kpalukwu has revealed his team’s ambition for the 2026-27 season. Kpalukwu declared that their goal is to better their performance in Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, last season. The Pride of Rivers finished the 2025-26 campaign as runners-up to eventual champions Rangers. “We are looking at how we are going to
NPFL: Rivers United chief reveals target for 2026-27 season
target=_blank>NNL: Wikki Tourists get new interim management committee
Bauchi State government has approved a five-man management committee for Nigeria National League, NNL, side Wikki Tourists. Members of the committee are Umar Saidu, Ahmed Azare, Mohammad Jingi, Yahaya Abdulkarim and Isa Garba Ningi. According to the approval letter, all the appointees must resume duties with immediate effect. The new management are expected to strengthen
NNL: Wikki Tourists get new interim management committee
target=_blank>Turkey: Iheanacho elated to score on Bursaspor debut
Kelechi Iheanacho can’t hide his excitement after making a goal scoring debut for Bursaspor, DAILY POST reports. Bursaspor started the new campaign with a 2-0 away win over Bodrum FK on Sunday. Iheanacho opened scoring for the visitors in the game, and also registered an assist. The Nigeria international was also named Man of the
Turkey: Iheanacho elated to score on Bursaspor debut
target=_blank>Transfer: Besiktas to sign another Arsenal player after landing Leandro Trossard
Besiktas have approached Arsenal in an attempt to sign another of their player, Gabriel Jesus, having already landed Leandro Trossard earlier this summer. The Turkish Super Lig side signed Trossard in a deal worth an initial £15.3million. According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, Besiktas have approached Arsenal over a deal to sign Jesus, who is available for
Transfer: Besiktas to sign another Arsenal player after landing Leandro Trossard
target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Highest goalscorers ahead of semi-final fixtures Top 10
Zambia striker, Barbra Banda is the highest goalscorer at the ongoing CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, ahead of the semi-final fixtures on Wednesday. Banda has five goals to her name, and she is one goal ahead of Ivory Coast’s Inès Konan. The 26-year-old will not play in the WAFCON semi-final stage after the Copper
WAFCON 2026: Highest goalscorers ahead of semi-final fixtures Top 10
target=_blank>Real Madrid: Courtois opens up on Mourinho’s approach, working with ex-Chelsea boss again
Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, has opened up on the rigorous approach of the club’s new coach, Jose Mourinho, referring to it as “the right path” to achieving glory. Courtois recently returned to individual training with Real Madrid ahead of schedule, a strategic decision aimed at ensuring his complete recovery from the injury sustained during
Real Madrid: Courtois opens up on Mourinho’s approach, working with ex-Chelsea boss again
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