…to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons, 10-time Women’s AFCON champions and holders, were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the ongoing tournament in Morocco before losing 1-2 to South Africa in the playoff for a place in the Inter-Confederations Playoffs. The failure means Nigeria will mis…

Malawi have reached their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after defeating Algeria 3-1 in a thrilling semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday. The Scorchers secured the historic victory at the Olympic Stadium in Morocco, continuing their remarkable run in their debut appearance at the continental tourna…

…embracing these progressive visa-free policies.The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) supports deeper integration through increased mobility for African travellers.Countries outside Africa Nigerians can visit without a visa Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that Nigerians have the opportunity to explore stunn…

…Sports How Nigeria can still qualify for the 2027 World Cup Sports UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC Call for Gianni Infantino to Resign as FIFA President

…Customs Service now expected to support trade across about 50 African countries. The AfCFTA Secretariat recently signed a 20-year, $3.1bn concession agreement with Bergmans Security Consultants and Supplies Limited, the parent company of Trade Modernisation Project, to deploy the AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project ac…

…by three confederations — Europe’s UEFA, North and Central America’s CONCACAF and Asia’s AFC — accusing the world football boss of breaking trust “through deception”. But Trump backed Infantino, who awarded the US president a “FIFA Peace Prize” at the World Cup draw ceremony last year. “FIFA would be making a terrible…

AFC, UEFA, CONCACAF demand review of Infantino's failed FIFA deal UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have accused FIFA of a "fundamental breach of trust" and "deception" over its handling of plans to sell a stake in the World Cup, saying that the episode raises serious questions about the integri…

…Nations in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 scorelineThe Super Falcons failed to reach the WAFCON semi-finals for the first time in the tournament's 14-edition historyNigeria will face South Africa in the African playoff to keep their 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup hopes alive PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search…

…hold at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca. It will kick off at 6pm Nigeria time. WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons target World Cup ticket, title defence - Madugu

Oil and gas firms remitted $6.7bn and ₦1.5tn in four years - RMAFC tells senate Oil and gas companies operating in Nigeria remitted a total of $6.755 billion and ₦1.529 trillion to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) between 2021 and 2025 as statutory contributions.The disclosure was made during an ongoing in…

…The agreement, signed in Abuja on Thursday, will drive the implementation of the AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project, an initiative designed to deploy advanced digital technologies and customs infrastructure to support the continent’s free trade agenda. The deal comes weeks after both parties entered into a Memorandum…

…ensured Nigeria advanced to the knockout stage in pursuit of a record-extending 11th WAFCON title. Nigeria produced an attacking masterclass, scoring six times against the Pharaohs, who managed two goals in reply, as the Super Falcons completed one of the standout performances of the group stage. The comprehensive vict…

…and training facility infrastructure.Iwobi has played in multiple Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments for Nigeria, winning silver and bronze in recent editions. He also featured at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. by Linda Ikeji at 05/08/2026 9:00 AM | Share this Story

The stage is set for tonight’s CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, final Group C fixtures. Nigeria will face Egypt in Rabat, while Zambia will tackle Malawi in the other fixture. DAILY POST reports that Malawi currently tops Group C with six points, and Nigeria and Zambia are tied on three points in second and t…

…clarity of position first, and flexibility in tactics second. Economic diversification AfCFTA + global partnerships like China’s zero-tariff access. Nigeria is done with aid-for-diplomacy. The new model is trade-for-growth. Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Nigeria is leveraging two levers simult…

Arsene Wenger backs decision to scrap FIFA president's Infantino's controversial World Cup proposal FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger, has said scrapping the plan to have private investment in Fi competitions was "absolutely necessary and beyond question". FIFA president Gianni Infantino planne…

…given their superior goal difference heading into that winner-takes-all showdown. WAFCON 2026: Cameroon becomes first team to qualify for quarter-finals

…integration, investment and the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA. Also, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State called for deeper economic collaboration between Delta and Anambra states, describing both as natural “twin growth hubs” capable of driving regional prosperity, while urging org…

…Egypt on Wednesday still to come. The Super Falcons, chasing a record-extending 11th WAFCON title, need at least a draw against the Pharaohs to guarantee their place in the knockout stage.

…America and Caribbean confederation (CONCACAF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).According to The New York Post, Infantino is now turning to his biggest ally - Donald Trump - to help him survive. The paper reported that Infantino will hold a call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 9am EST (2pm BST), as…

…Nigeria offered him exposure to the demands of African football's calendar, including AFCON qualifying campaigns and tournament football on the continent.Benitez and Martinez, while experienced at the highest levels of club and international management in Europe, have not previously worked in Africa.Current Nigeria hea…

…who plays Rebecca Welton, the formidable owner of the fictional English football club AFC Richmond. Swift, who portrays club executive Leslie Higgins, chimed in that the cast “hit the ground running” when filming resumed. The new season of Ted Lasso, which stars Jason Sudeikis in the title role, shifts the action to th…

…Echegini for their final Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after both players were suspended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The suspensions come after Nigeria’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia on Saturday, a result that helped the nine-time African champions recover f…

…Zambia in their second Group C match at the ongoing 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday, August 1.The 29-year-old confirmed after the match that she was selected for the routine random drug test, which delayed her departure from the stadium. Alozie delivered an impressive performance, playing the fu…

…and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) also criticised the proposal. England's Football Association backed UEFA's position, stating: "We fully support UEFA's position."The FA added: "It is time for a full and robust review of FIFA's leadership and governance to ensure t…