…Organising Committee is scheduled for Saturday, July 25. Nigeria head into the 2026 WAFCON as defending champions and the most successful nation in the competition's history with 10 titles. The Super Falcons will begin their title defence against Malawi on Tuesday, July 28, before facing Zambia on Saturday, August 1, a…

Mbappe usurps Messi again and becomes World Cup all-time record goalscorer France captain Kylian Mbappé has become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring twice in France's third-place play-off against England at the 2026 tournament.The two goals took Mbappé's overall World Cup tally to 22, surpa…

The planned pre-2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Ghana’s Black Queens has been called off. According to information available on the Super Falcons’ official X account, the game was called off due to unforeseen circumstances. The match had earlier bee…

…of people, goods and investments remained crucial to unlocking opportunities under the AfCFTA. She told NAN that the government was committed to ensuring barriers hindering trade and business mobility across African markets were removed. According to her, mobility remains critical to the success of the AfCFTA, adding t…

"Why are Lagos residents acting surprised? Victoria Island has been flooding for decades" - Actor Ikechukwu Onunaku reacts to Lagos flooding Nigerian actor and rapper Ikechukwu Onunaku has weighed in on the recent flooding across parts of Lagos, saying the situation is nothing new. In a video shared online, the actor s…

…governance and regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area AfCFTA. Lawyer and pro-democracy activist Ayo Obe drew a direct line between SAP and the current administration’s economic policies, describing President Bola Tinubu’s reforms as another attempt at the same project. Asked whether there…

…will see the difference. Stanley used to be lively and always smiling. During the last AFCON and the World Cup qualifiers, he became unusually aggressive. But that was not the real Stanley," Lawal said. According to Lawal, those close to the player eventually urged him to take a break from football to avoid damage to r…

…26 to August 16, aiming to defend their continental title, extend their record to 11 WAFCON crowns and secure one of Africa’s qualification spots for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. More members of Madugu’s 25-player squad, including Osinachi Ohale, Jennifer Echegini, Toni Payne, Michelle Alozie, Halimatu Ay…

…group campaign against Egypt on August 5. Nigeria are chasing a record-extending 11th WAFCON title after defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 in last year’s final to win their 10th continental crown. The expanded 16-team tournament also serves as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the four semi-finalists earn…

…one victory via penalty shootout — against Egypt in the third-place match at the 2025 AFCON — two defeats on penalties, against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off final and Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2025 AFCON, as well as two draws against South Africa and Zimbabwe during Nigeria’s unsuccessful…

…his international career, Mané helped Senegal win its first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 2022 and was twice named African Footballer of the Year. He also represented the nation at multiple major international tournaments, cementing his legacy as one of Africa's most accomplished players.At club level, Ma…

…a plot of land allegedly promised to him after Nigeria’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph has never been allocated. Speaking during a podcast hosted by former England striker Peter Crouch, Mikel said the experience contributed to his decision to reject invitations to work with the Nigeria Football Federation…

…with the ECOWAS Common External Tariff and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). NAMA also welcomed initiatives promoting locally manufactured vehicles, the End-of-Life Vehicle Policy and the Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme. However, it expressed concern that the reduced duty gap between imported fu…

President Trump tells US officials to cut off all trade with Spain over NATO U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered an immediate halt to all trade with NATO ally Spain, over what he called a lack of contributions to defense spending. "Spain is a wasted cause. We don't want to do any trade business with Spain …

…struggle to fully harness opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking in a television interview, Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, said manufacturers are increasingly investing in local sourcing and value addition to reduce exposure…

…represents 54 African countries, to submit bids to host the CAF AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS ("AFCON") 2028, 2032 and 2036," the statement read. The continental football body said the Africa Cup of Nations remains the biggest sporting event in Africa and one of the largest globally, attracting more than 3.2 billion television…

The Lionel Messi show rolls into Dallas with the Argentine maestro on the cusp of more footballing history when the World Cup holders face Austria on Monday. Messi, who turns 39 on Wednesday, scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria to pull level with Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup record of 16 goals. The skip…

…would help Nigeria maximise opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). More insights Beyond improving export infrastructure, the NESG urged Nigeria to deepen trade engagement with key international markets, particularly in Asia. Asia accounted for 55.5% of Nigeria's merchandise imports in Q1…

…costs and strengthen Nigeria’s participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). A key highlight of the initiative is the sharp reduction in air cargo charges for exports to major African markets. Through the arrangement, cargo rates on the airline’s routes have been fixed at below $2 per kilogram acro…

…Government has assured the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, of its full support as the Commission commences a national data verification exercise in the state. Governor Siminalayi Fubara gave the assurance on Friday night while hosting an RMAFC delegation at Government House, Port Harcourt…

…seeking to deepen economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). "We're here with some of our exporters; this is where aviation interlines with trade and investment. This is in pursuit of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to promote trade and investment across Africa."…

…the execution of Nigeria's commitments under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. The National Single Window initiative is expected to integrate government agencies involved in trade into a unified digital platform, reducing cargo clearance delays, improving revenue collection and enhancing Niger…

…their attacking strength and placed them firmly in control. Ivory Coast - The 2023 AFCON champions have begun with a win over Ecuador and look well placed to progress. Group F Sweden - Their 5-1 victory over Tunisia has made them one of the surprise packages of the tournament. Netherlands - Although they were held by J…

He told us we were slaves - The fight for justice on a Scottish fishing trawler9 June 2026Chris ClementsScotland social affairs correspondentBBCKow Mensah and Joshua Amissah were told to work non-stop without enough foodJoshua Amissah got up from his seat in the witness box and stepped away from the interpreter by his …

…six different national sides.He is the only man to have won the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with two different teams, leading Zambia to a fairy tale triumph over Ivory Coast in 2012 before guiding the West Africans to the trophy three years later.But his first steps into management came in more humble circumstances.O…