…2 points, while Togo finished bottom of the group with 1 point, as both sides exited the tournament. Final Group B Standings: Burkina Faso - 7 points (Qualified) Nigeria - 6 points (Qualified) Ghana - 2 points Togo - 1 point WAFU B U-20 Championship: Group B final standings confirmed

…African champions recover from their surprising defeat to Malawi earlier in the tournament. The Super Falcons are set to face Egypt in a decisive final group-stage encounter, with qualification for the knockout rounds at stake. Demehin will miss the match after receiving a straight red card in the 40th minute of the cl…

…the Moulay El Hassan Stadium. Malawi led 2-0 at half-time thanks to first goals of the tournament from Rose Kadzere and Faith Chinzimu. Kadzere pounced on a pass from Chawinga to fire past goalkeeper Maha Shehata after 35 minutes and Chinzimu doubled the lead two minutes into added time with a close-range shot. Malawi…

…or values. Under the proposal, FIFA would establish a commercial entity to oversee major tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, with external investors allowed to acquire stakes in the business. While FIFA argues the move will strengthen its commercial operations, critics say the plan has been developed without ade…

…on Instagram!The left-footed centre-forward has made an immediate impact at the regional tournament, scoring twice as the Flying Eagles defeated Ghana's Black Satellites 4-2 in their opening game.Chelsea's interest in AdelekeHamza told allnigeriasoccer.com that Adeleke has already had trial stints at Stamford Bridge an…

…FIFA’s proposal to open the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup and other major tournaments to private investment. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CAF said its president, Patrice Motsepe, will meet with the Confederation’s Executive Committee next week to examine the proposal and determine Africa’s position…

…decision was correctly applied under its interpretation of the protocol used during the tournament. In a statement, FIFA said its interpretation of the "mistaken identity" rule had been applied consistently throughout the World Cup."There were two instances in which a player was mistakenly identified as having committe…

Entire Ethiopian football team vanishes in Sweden after youth tournament An entire youth football team from Ethiopia has vanished in Sweden after the culmination of the Gothia Cup youth tournament in Gothenburg, sparking an international response. According to Sweden Herald, around 20 people, mostly players aged 14-17…

…heads up champ!!”World Cup qualification adds pressureThe stakes extend well beyond the tournament itself. FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 qualification is tied to the competition's results, making the defeat even harder to absorb for Nigerian football fans who had expected the Super Falcons to begin their title defence wi…

…Argentinian hearts. Online betting sites had made the Spanish the favourites to win the tournament prior to action getting underway on June 11th, but an opening day draw against Cape Verde immediately sent the bookies back to the drawing board. The popular Lucky Rebel Sportsbook listed Luis de la Fuente’s men as a 9/2…

…proposal would involve creating a new company to manage the commercial rights of both tournaments, with FIFA retaining majority ownership while private investors could own up to 30 percent.The Times reported that potential investors have already been briefed on the proposal, with Thrive Capital, led by Joshua Kushner,…

…Tanzania on Monday, July 27, marking the first time in the history of the continental tournament that a married couple has shared the pitch in the same match. Robyn Moodaly and Gabriela Salgado. Credit: Gabriela Salgado/Instagram The Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Africa's premier women's football tournament organised…

…ask me, but thank you for not asking. Let’s go back to the World Cup. At the penultimate tournament in Qatar, after the Kylian Mbappe-inspired France lost the FIFA World Cup final to Argentina, French President Emanuel Macron personally embraced the players, encouraging them to be proud of their outstanding display. Th…

…claims, with Nigerians among the nationalities seeking refugee protection after the tournament. Canadian immigration authorities confirmed that the applications were submitted by foreign nationals who entered the country during the World Cup, which Canada co-hosted alongside the United States and Mexico. The asylum see…

Cape Verde star Sidny Lopes Cabral claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup goal of the tournament award after his stunning strike against ArgentinaThe goal came during a dramatic Round of 32 clash that stretched to 120 minutes, with Lopes responding to Argentina's extra-time openerFIFA confirmed the goal beat competition from…

…at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he claimed the Golden Boot for the second consecutive tournamentMbappe entered the tournament needing only four goals to surpass Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goalsLionel Messi briefly held the record during the tournament but failed to add to his tally in the…

…comes as the nine-time African champions prepare to begin their title defence at the tournament after arriving in Morocco for the competition. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the Super Falcons intensified preparations in Casablanca before relocating to Rabat ahead of their Group C opener against Malawi on July 2…

…FIFA World Cup, accusing them of "spreading hate" and ignoring what he described as the tournament's overwhelming success. Infantino and FIFA have come under heavy criticism over the controversies that plagued the 2026 FIFA World Cup, such as visa issues, outside forces influencing FIFA's decision-making, and officiati…

FIFA has identified three major tournaments that it says will play a crucial role in shaping Concacaf’s race to qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup following the conclusion of the 2026 global finals. With Canada, Mexico and the United States having successfully co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, the three nations will now r…

…his lifestyle. He came under renewed scrutiny this week after taking part in a poker tournament while his team-mates were playing a Copa Sudamericana match in Venezuela. Neymar responded by celebrating his opening goal with a card-dealing gesture before using a corner flag to mimic a golf swing. Brazil’s all-time recor…

…part of his post-World Cup break in Italy. The Norwegian striker remains one of the tournament's biggest stars, having helped Norway reach the last eight while attracting millions of new followers across social media during the competition. Donnarumma joined Manchester City last summer from PSG for £26 million, winning…

…Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.The 39-year-old played a crucial role throughout the tournament, finishing among Argentina's top performers with several goals and assists as Lionel Scaloni's side narrowly missed out on retaining the title they won in Qatar in 2022.The physical demands of another deep international tournam…

…being cap-tied to the South American giants Messi played for Argentina during the 2026 tournament this summer; however, the trajectory of his international career could have been significantly different. A recent investigation revealed that he was eligible to play for Argentina’s fierce rivals Brazil. A comprehensive t…

…league confirmed exceptions had been pre-arranged for players reaching the international tournament’s final stages. “Prior to the start of the 2026 season, Major League Soccer and the MLS Players Association agreed that upon a player’s exit from the World Cup competition, clubs would have individual conversations with…

…international also impressed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring four goals during the tournament. Vinicius is one of several attacking players Arsenal are monitoring this summer, with Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez also regarded as a long-term target.Reports suggest Atlético are reluctant to sell Álvarez but w…