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October 17, 2025

2025 WAFCON Qualifier: Coach Madugu names 21 players for two-legged clash against Benin Republic

The Morocco 2025 WAFCON will also serve as Africa’s qualification route for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

Super Falcons
October 17, 2025

Nigeria dominates 2025 CAF award nominations

Super Falcons shot stopper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, is among nine others nominated for the women’s goalkeeper of the year.

Chiamaka Nnadozie, Shakirat Moshood and Rashidat Ajibade
October 17, 2025

Nigeria moves up to 41st in FIFA rankings, fifth in Africa

Spain remains top of the global ranking, Argentina is second, followed by France, England, and Portugal.

Super Eagles Team B
October 17, 2025

Nkom elected to AfHF executive board in Egypt

The congress also witnessed a moment of honour for Nigeria’s Ediga Agbo, who completed a 10-year tenure as a member of the AfHF executive board.

AfHF
October 17, 2025

Starmer condemns Aston Villa for blocking Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Jewish fans

“This is the wrong decision. We will not tolerate antisemitism on our streets,” Mr Starmer said.

Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans
October 16, 2025

Aston Villa block Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Jewish fans from visiting UK to support Israeli team

Villa said it has formally written to Maccabi Tel Aviv and UEFA, informing them that no visiting fans will be allowed for the game.

Aston Villa
October 16, 2025

India beats Nigeria in bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

A statement by Commonwealth Sport on Wednesday announced that India has been considered to host it.

Commonwealth Games
October 16, 2025

LaLiga match in U.S. reward for fans, says RFEF president

European governing body UEFA has approved a La Liga and a Serie A game to be played abroad.

Laliga
October 16, 2025

2026 World Cup: Indonesian football federation sacks Kluivert

Indonesia was looking to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since the country claimed independence from the Netherlands in 1945.

Patrick Kluivert
October 15, 2025

World Cup Play-off: Super Eagles warned against complacency

The Eagles secured a play-off spot for the mundial by beating the Benin Republic 4-0 on Tuesday, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.

Super Eagles Team B