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Violent Clashes and Stampede at Guinea Football Match Kill Dozens
A stampede during a football match in Nzerekore, southeastern Guinea, on Sunday has reportedly left dozens dead. Health officials estimate the death toll...
2024 FIFA Puskás Award: Four Africans Hoping To Emulate Mohamed Salah and End Continental 7-Year Wait
The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony will occur in January 2025, with a record four Africans vying for the prestigious FIFA Puskás Award....
AFCON 2025: 24 Teams to Battle it Out in Morocco for AFCON Crown
The stage is set for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with all 24 teams confirmed for the highly anticipated tournament...
Despite Fine by CAF, Libya Maltreats Benin Players in AFCON Qualifiers
Despite securing a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Libya to qualify for AFCON, the Beninese team said it faced hostility from Libyan fans and...
Ademola Lookman, CAF 2024 Awards Nominee Ranks 14th on Ballon d’Or List
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has secured the 14th spot in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings. The 26-year-old, who currently plays for Atalanta in...
CAF Awards Super Eagles Three Points, Fines Libya $50,000 Over Airport Incident
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has awarded Nigeria’s national team three points in their African Cup of Nations 2025 (AFCON)...
Lookman, Troost-Ekong , Nwabali Nominated for 2024 CAF Awards
Nigerian football stars Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been nominated for the prestigious 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award. The...
Super Eagles Ranks 36th in Latest FIFA Rankings, Fourth in Africa
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed three spots in the latest FIFA men’s rankings, moving from 39th to 36th globally. The October...
Nigeria’s U-17 Beats Dominican Republic, to Face USA in Round of 16
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over hosts Dominican Republic in the final minutes of their FIFA...
Nigeria Secures Knockout Spot in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with 4-0 Win Over Ecuador
Nigeria’s Flamingos cruised into the knockout stage of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following a dominant 4-0 victory over Ecuador in their...
Nigeria Beats New Zealand 4-1 in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Opener
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team began their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over New Zealand in their...
Libya FA Threatens Legal Action Against Super Eagles, As CAF Begins Investigation Into the Incidents
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has condemned Nigeria’s decision to withdraw from their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier scheduled for October...