DR Congo Strengthens Squad Against Nigeria Clash With Three Dual-national Players
DR Congo have strengthened their squad ahead of Sunday’s high-stakes World Cup playoff final against Nigeria, after FIFA officially approved change-of-association requests for three dual-national players. Celtic midfielder Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Anderlecht rising star Mario Stroeykens, and Standard Liège goalkeeper Matthieu Epolo are now fully eligible to represent the Leopards in all competitive fixtures. Their names appeared this week on FIFA’s change-of-association...
2026 WC Playoff: FIFA Appoints Moroccan Referee For Nigeria vs DR Congo Showdown
Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed has been appointed to officiate today’s FIFA CAF World Cup playoff final between Nigeria and DR Congo, to be held Sunday. Jayed will be assisted by fellow Moroccans Mustapha Akarkad and Zakaria Bernissi as the assistant referees, while Mahrez El Malki of Tunisia will serve as the fourth official. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) team will include...
Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Dream Gone After 4-3 Loss To DR Congo
Nigeria suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 penalty shootout loss to DR Congo on Sunday, ending their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico in the final of the African play-off in Rabat, Morocco. Both countries were seeking a spot at the intercontinental play-off after coming through the battle of the best second-placed teams from...
CAF Awards 2025: Salah, Hakimi, Osimhen Headline Top Nominees as Africa’s Best Await Glory
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has unveiled the final shortlist of the top three nominees in each of the Men’s Categories ahead of the highly anticipated CAF Awards 2025, set to take place on 19 November 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. The annual gala, which begins at 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT), will celebrate the finest performances in African football...
Troost-Ekong Urges Young Super Eagles To Learn From World Cup Heartbreak
Super Eagles captain and defender, William Troost-Ekong, has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s younger players will grow stronger from the disappointment of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, The 32-year-old and his teammates suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 penalty shootout loss to DR Congo in the final of the African play-offs held in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday. Despite taking an early...
Mauricio Taricco Suspended for Racist Gesture in S/Korea
Former Premier League defender Mauricio Taricco has been suspended for five games after making a racist gesture at a referee in South Korea. The 52-year-old Argentine, now an assistant to manager Gus Poyet at South Korean champions Jeonbuk, was found by K League officials to have made a “slant-eye” gesture earlier this month. Taricco was sent off by referee Kim Woo-seong...
CAF Awards 2025: Super Falcons Awarded National Team of the Year
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been named the 2025 CAF Women’s National Team of the Year, capping off a spectacular year marked by dominance, resilience, and a record-extending continental triumph. The accolade was presented on Wednesday, November 19, at the 2025 CAF Awards held at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat, Morocco. The recognition comes on the back of a sensational...
Abia Introduces First-Ever Tertiary Education Sports Fiesta To Unite Students, Build Skills, Shape New Mindset (Video)
Abia State is set to witness a historic milestone in youth and educational development as the Ministry of Tertiary Education announces the first-ever Abia State Tertiary Education Sports Fiesta, scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, November 25th, at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Speaking during the unveiling, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof. Eme Uche Eme, described the initiative as...
Eze’s Hat Trick Boost Arsenal’s Win Over Tottenham
Arsenal moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 4–1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, with new signing Eberechi Eze scoring a brilliant hat-trick at the Emirates Stadium. Eze, who joined Arsenal from Crystal Palace in the summer, was the star of the derby. Leandro Trossard opened the scoring in the first half after...
Salah’s Goal Drought Deepens as Liverpool Suffer 3–0 Home Defeat; African Stars Shine Across Europe
Mohamed Salah endured another disappointing Premier League outing as Liverpool fell 3–0 to Nottingham Forest at Anfield, extending the Egyptian’s goal drought. Salah has scored just four league goals this season—his last coming in a win over Aston Villa on November 1. Manchester City’s Erling Haaland leads the Golden Boot race with 14 goals, while Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo is...
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