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October 15, 2025

Nigeria to face Gabon in play-off for 2026 World Cup ticket

To qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria will face Gabon in a play-off in November.

Super Eagles squad
October 15, 2025

Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal qualify for World Cup 2026

Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal respectively secured their 2026 World Cup tickets with superb performances on Tuesday.

Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal players
October 14, 2025

South Africa book World Cup spot; Nigeria’s hope uncertain

Despite suffering a three-point deduction for fielding a suspended player, South Africa fought their way through with a crucial win.

Super Eagles squad
October 14, 2025

FULL LIST: How teams qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026

Here is a list of several nations that have booked their ticket for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Flags of countries participating in World Cup
October 14, 2025

Cape Verde qualify for World Cup, Cameroon’s hope dims

Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Monday after a 3-0 win against Eswatini.

Cape Verde team
October 14, 2025

Captain Ekong urges full support for Super Eagles against Benin Republic

The Super Eagles, they need to defeat the Cheetahs by at least a two-goal margin and hope that Bafana Bafana do not beat Rwanda.

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong
October 13, 2025

Benin Republic coach Rohr confident of beating Nigeria to secure 2026 World Cup spot

To qualify, the Super Eagles need to defeat the Cheetahs by at least two goals and hope that Bafana Bafana do not win against Rwanda.

Gernot Rohr
October 13, 2025
Rita Ferdinand
October 13, 2025

Ghana, four other African countries qualify for 2026 World Cup

A goal by Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohammed Kudus in the 47th minute saw Ghana cruise into the World Cup.

Ghana, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco
October 13, 2025

Ex-Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere appointed as Luton Town’s new manager

Wilshere succeeds Matt Bloomfield, who was sacked earlier this month after less than a year in charge at Kenilworth Road.

Jack Wilshere