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Confederation of African Football is set to make an official statement regarding the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in the next 48 hours, according to reports. Morocco is billed to stage the competition later this month, but there are growing speculations that the tournament could be postponed. CAF’s Communications Director, Luxolo September, disclosed via a post on X that the continental football body is giving the WAFCON situation “urgent and high-level attention.” Morocco previously hosted the rescheduled 2024 edition of the tournament and was preparing to welcome teams again for this year’s finals. As it stands, the competition is…

FIFA shuts out Super Eagles from 2026 World Cup play-offs, names DR Congo as Africa’s representative FIFA has officially ruled Nigeria out of the race for a place at the 2026 World Cup, confirming DR Congo as Africa’s representative for this month’s inter-confederation play-off tournament. The decision was communicated in an accreditation notice circulated to media outlets on Wednesday, where FIFA outlined the competition format and listed the six participating nations. DR Congo’s confirmation effectively ends the Super Eagles’ hopes of securing a late route to the tournament. The development follows a protest filed by the Nigeria Football Federation after…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Diaspora has further expanded its global leadership footprint with the official appointment of Olokigbe Tunde as the Ambassador for Hong Kong. Following the recent appointment of Austin Akpehe in mainland China, this strategic move by the Office of the President of the NYCN Diaspora aims to harness the immense potential of the Nigerian youth community within the Hong Kong Metropolis. The appointment was formally confirmed and presented by Ambassador Collins Osazee Idahosa, President of NYCN Diaspora. A Technical Powerhouse in the Metropolis Ambassador Olokigbe Tunde brings a formidable pedigree in…

With just 100 days until kickoff in North America, anticipation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sent ticket demand soaring and prices climbing sharply. An image of the iconic World Cup trophy was recently captured at Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, during the second leg of its tour, further building excitement ahead of the tournament. Millions of tickets, overwhelming interest World football’s governing body, FIFA, has released nearly seven million tickets for the competition. Buyers are allowed to purchase up to four tickets per match, with a cap of 40 across the entire tournament. About two million tickets were…

Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has dismissed reports suggesting he is considering another spell in Europe, insisting his focus remains firmly on domestic football in Nigeria. The experienced forward had recently been linked with a move to Kazakhstani club FC Kaysar, sparking rumours of a potential overseas return. The speculation intensified after the club completed the signing of Musa’s former Super Eagles teammate Victor Moses, leading to suggestions that Musa could follow a similar path. However, sources close to the player have clarified that there are no ongoing discussions regarding a transfer abroad. Musa is said to be fully…

The Opta SuperComputer has released an updated set of projections for the Premier League title race and top-four battle following Arsenal’s narrow 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday evening. Mikel Arteta’s side made a strong start to the London derby, with William Saliba putting the Gunners ahead. However, Arsenal were briefly pegged back after an unfortunate own goal by Piero Hincapié restored parity for Chelsea. The visitors’ resistance was eventually broken when Jurrien Timber powered home a header from Declan Rice’s well-delivered corner to seal all three points for the North London club. The victory strengthens Arsenal’s grip at the…

Manchester United caretaker manager Michael Carrick has matched a notable Premier League record after guiding his side to a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday. United delivered a composed performance at Old Trafford, with captain Bruno Fernandes opening the scoring before striker Benjamin Šeško added the decisive goal to ensure maximum points against the Eagles. The result further strengthens the Red Devils’ resurgence in the league during a crucial phase of the season. With the win, Carrick has now accumulated 23 points from his first nine Premier League matches in charge of Manchester United across his managerial spells, registering…

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has warned Gianluca Prestianni that his future at the club could be in jeopardy if he is found guilty of racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. The controversy stems from Benfica’s Champions League knockout clash against Real Madrid in Lisbon on February 17, where Vinicius alleged that Prestianni directed racist remarks at him during the encounter. Prestianni, 20, has firmly denied the accusation. However, UEFA imposed a provisional suspension that ruled him out of the return leg in Spain while investigations continue into the incident. Speaking on Sunday, Mourinho adopted a firm stance on the…

EPL Arokodare cleared to face Aston Villa after racist abuse Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. striker Tolu Arokodare has been cleared to face Aston Villa F.C. in tonight’s Premier League clash. The Nigeria international was subjected to online racial abuse after missing a penalty in Wolves’ 1-0 away defeat to Crystal Palace F.C. last weekend. Arokodare has now received psychological clearance from the club to feature against Villa at Molineux. According to head coach Rob Edwards, the entire coaching staff and his teammates offered the striker individual words of support and stood by him collectively during the week. The 25-year-old joined Wolves…

Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Spanish club UD Almería, the club confirmed on Thursday. In a statement, Almería announced that Ronaldo invested as part of the ownership consortium led by SMC Group. The club said the Portuguese star secured his stake through CR7 Sports Investments, a subsidiary of CR7 S.A., marking a significant expansion of both the club’s international profile and Ronaldo’s growing business portfolio. “This marks a significant step in the continued expansion of both the club and the Portuguese businessman’s investment portfolio,” the statement read. Almería president Mohamed Al Khereiji welcomed the development,…