…from the competition. Morocco will not be an easy opponent, having ended Nigeria’s WAFCON 2022 dream before losing to the Falcons in the 2024 final. Speaking with DAILY POST on Monday, media consultant and football development expert, Ibrahim Lawal backed the Super Falcons to beat Comoros. Lawal also warned Nigeria aga…
…after the striker missed the international breakOsimhen was dropped from Nigeria's AFCON qualifier squad and flew home to spend time off before returning to IstanbulThe club doctor confirmed Osimhen took part in some training sessions but said the medical team will not rush his return to actionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fa…
…in HarareA fan died in a stampede at Gate 2 of the stadium before Zimbabwe's 2027 AFCON qualifier against the DR CongoZimbabwe had only recently returned to hosting matches on home soil after years of playing fixtures abroad, including in South AfricaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng!…
Nigeria’s Sand Eagles will use a two-legged friendly series against defending African champions Senegal to sharpen their preparations for their Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Ghana, the Nigeria Football Federation said on Friday. Sand Eagles head coach, Abdullahi Isa, described the matche…
…coach Eric Chelle. The Super Eagles lost 3-0 to lowly rated Guinea Bissau in a 2027 AFCON Qualifier. Former Nigeria international and one time assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Sylvanus Okpala said the Super Eagles display against Guinea-Bissau was the worst he had witnessed in a long while. In a chat with Sports Va…
…fixture during the same breakNigeria arrived home on Wednesday after a mixed AFCON 2027 qualifier that ended with a heavy defeat to Guinea-BissauPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Russia head coach Valery Karpin has warned that his side's upcoming…
…at Nigeria's defence after the Super Eagles fell 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 AFCON qualifiersIkpeba cleared goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali of blame, arguing the defenders failed to track attackers throughout the matchNigeria sit second in Group L with three points and face Tanzania in a home-and-away fixture in Novemb…
…Okoye took to Instagram shortly after Nigeria's heavy defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their AFCON 2027 qualifierStanley Nwabali faced fierce criticism from Super Eagles fans after failing to respond to any of the three goals he concededOkoye, who was first choice when Nwabali was absent, has been an unused substitute in bot…
…suffered a 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau on September 29, 2026, in their second Group L AFCON 2027 qualifierThe stunning defeat is officially coach Eric Chelle's first loss since taking charge of the Nigerian national teamPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola…
…first selection for the Super Falcons after missing the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) earlier this year through injury.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Other prominent names include Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Jennifer Echegini, AS Roma defender Shukurat Oladi…
…coach Eric Chelle confirmed George Ilenikhena is a major fitness doubt for Tuesday's AFCON qualifier against Guinea-BissauThe 20-year-old scored on debut to help Nigeria come from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo four days earlierChelle also revealed that two or three other players in the squad fell ill in camp ahe…
…conference. The highly anticipated encounter will kick off at 5 p.m. Nigerian time. AFCON 2027Q: Guinea-Bissau coach unfazed by pitch ahead of Super Eagles clash
Nigeria's Super Eagles have arrived in Guinea-Bissau ahead of their Group L AFCON 2027 qualifying match on TuesdayGuinea-Bissau leads Group L on goal difference after both sides won their opening qualifier matchesCAF assigned Ethiopian referee Tewodros Mitiku to oversee the top-of-the-table clash at the Estádio Naciona…
…seasonSuper Eagles coach Eric Chelle is set to name his squad for Nigeria's opening 2027 AFCON qualifying fixtures later in SeptemberPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Kelechi Iheanacho is putting Nigerian coach Eric Chelle on notice, scoring a bra…
CAF snubs Super Falcons stars In WAFCON 2026 Best XI TEAM The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has unveiled the Best XI of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with no Super Falcons player making the selection.Nigeria endured a disappointing campaign at the tournament, bowing out at the quarter-final stage fo…
Two anti-corruption agencies are reportedly investigating the Nigeria Football Federation over a ₦12 billion intervention fundThe fund was released by the government in January 2024 to clear unpaid bonuses owed to players for over 15 monthsNFF officials have reportedly been summoned to the presidential villa as pressur…
…wide. The victory marks a remarkable turnaround for Cameroon, who missed the 2024 WAFCON and had initially failed to qualify for the 2026 finals after losing 3-1 on aggregate to Algeria. Their place at the expanded 16-team tournament was secured through their world ranking. Cameroon, who had previously lost three WAFCO…
…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…
…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
…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…
…given their superior goal difference heading into that winner-takes-all showdown. WAFCON 2026: Cameroon becomes first team to qualify for quarter-finals