…Temwa Chawinga created one goal and scored another as Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) giant killers Malawi beat Egypt 3-1 on Saturday to provisionally top Group C in Rabat. Defending champions Nigeria face Zambia later in the Moroccan capital and, if they fail to win, debutants Malawi would qualify for the quart…
…deal for the long-term future of the game,” he wrote in his resignation statement. The AFC also chipped in offering little succour to the increasingly beleaguered Infantino. “The fact that the situation has reached the point where the real possibility of a FIFA World Cup boycott has entered public discourse should conc…
…Free Trade Area. The National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, Patience Okala, said this on Thursday at the Streamsowers & Köhn 20th Anniversary Business Forum, where she stressed that value addition and beneficiation are essential to Africa’s industrialisation and long…
The AFC’s stance significantly weakens the likelihood of the proposal being approved should it be put to a vote. Infantino has indicated that the plan would require a simple majority to pass, meaning at least 106 of FIFA’s 211 member associations would need to vote in favour. UEFA and Concacaf together account for 90 v…
People Korea Rolls Out New Immigration Plan: 5 Key Benefits for Foreigners Visiting in 2026 Published 30 Jul 2026 at 9:58 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details soon...Authors: Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience. …
Davido shared a video of his newly purchased two-story mansion in Atlanta, Georgia, tagging his wife Chioma in the celebratory postThe singer credited God for the milestone, writing 'God has been good to us' alongside footage of the modern homeThousands of fans flooded the comments section with congratulations and pray…
Chiamaka Nnadozie came under heavy criticism after Super Falcons lost their WAFCON 2026 opener 3-2 to debutants MalawiNnadozie was blamed for all three goals Malawi scored as the Scorchers pulled off a historic upset at Stade El BaridSuper Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali took to Instagram to back his colleague follow…
…back in July 2023. The former Leicester City man helped The Royals claim back-to-back AFC Champions League titles in 2025 and 2026 alongside fellow established stars such as Ivan Toney, Roberto Firmino, and Franck Kessie, but his time in the Kingdom is now over following the expiry of his contract this summer. At the W…
…by the Super Falcons during the group stage of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). According to Daily Post, NSC chairman Shehu Dikko made the announcement on Tuesday during his visit to the Super Falcons' base at the Marriott Hotel in Rabat, Morocco. The financial incentive is aimed at motivating the defen…
…interim. Faouzi Benzarti and Kais Yaakoubi also came and went quickly during a break for AFCON qualification. After Tunisia were knocked out of AFCON in the round of 16 in January, Trabelsi was replaced with Sabri Lamouchi. When the team opened the World Cup by crashing 5-1 to Sweden, the former France star was axed an…
WAFCON 2026: NFF condemns racist abuse targeting Super Falcons Star Esther Okoronkwo by Moroccans over theft at hotel The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has strongly condemned the racist abuse directed at Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo by some Moroccans on social media. The NFF's statement comes after report…
…Nigeria on course to raise industry’s GDP contribution to 25% by 2030 …Industrialisation is key to Nigeria’s $1tn economy, says Enoh By Juliet Umeh The federal government has said discussions are ongoing to revive moribund textile factories across the country and the Ajaokuta Steel Company as part of efforts to reposi…
…featured together for Banyana Banyana, becoming the first spouses to play in the same WAFCON match. Robyn Moodaly and Gabriela Salgado. Credit: Gabriela Salgado/Instagram The milestone was achieved during South Africa's Group B opener against Tanzania on Monday, July 27, marking the first time in the history of the con…
…be able to explain why he was able to threaten fire and brimstone after the drama at the AFCON final in Rabat between eventual champion, Senegal, and hosts Morocco, but curiously became blind after the embarrassment football was subjected to by ‘FIFA-anointed team’, Argentina, who deservedly lost the final match to Eur…
…initially camped. Super Falcons faces racist abuse with monkeys emojis, stickers ahead WAFCON...Photo Credit: thefactsite Okoronkwo had claimed via Snapchat that she lost about $700, while teammates Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Halimatu Ayinde and Joy Omewa also allegedly lost cash before the team moved to Rabat.…
…and ‘a factory anchored in another country this decade will not move twice.’ And AfCFTA cuts both ways: ‘Either our goods are crossing borders going out, or everyone else’s goods are crossing ours coming in. We are either going to compete, or we are going to concede the market,” he said. He cited Nigeria’s urea industr…
…the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS). The group said the arrangement should include clear market access rules, harmonised quality and phytosanitary standards, transparent trading procedures, effective d…
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…Women’s Africa Cup of Nations records that could be broken.” Onguéné eyes record eighth WAFCON appearance Cameroon captain Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné could become the most experienced player in the history of the competition when the Indomitable Lionesses face Mali at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium on Wednesday, July 29. CAF s…
…sisters. Tabitha plays for Lyon and Temwa for Kansas City Current. There have been 13 WAFCON tournaments from 1998 and, apart from Nigeria, only Equatorial Guinea twice and South Africa once have been crowned champions. Equatorial Guinea failed to qualify this time, while South Africa are the top seeds in Group B, wher…
…Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which promote the free movement of goods and regional economic integration. ORO therefore called on the Ghanaian government to facilitate the immediate release of the trucks and restore the smooth flow of agricultural trade…
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…Thursday, rounding off their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on a winning note. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade gave the 10-time African champions the lead in the first half, but Tanzania responded before the break to restore parity. With the match seemingly headed for a draw, Esth…
…to “proceed with the steps outlined in CAF regulations for the awarding of the 2032 AFCON”. The three federations will continue “the work required to prepare a robust, credible bid that embodies a new vision for African football”, the statement added. Burkina Faso hosted the AFCON in 1998 and Mali in 2002. Niger has ne…