Tanzania’s Twiga Stars Qualify for 2026 WAFCON After Historic Win in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa – Tanzania’s women’s national football team, the Twiga Stars, have secured qualification for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals after defeating Ethiopia 1-0 away at the Dira Dawa International Stadium. The Tanzanian side advanced with a 3-0 aggregate victory, following their earlier 2-0 win at the Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam. Read Also: NWFL Sets November...
NWFL Sets November 26 Kick-Off Date as Port Harcourt Hosts 2025 Annual General Assembly
The 2025 Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has officially set the tone for what promises to be a thrilling 2025/2026 Premiership season, with several landmark resolutions shaping the road ahead for women’s football in the country. According to the season calendar unveiled during the assembly, the NWFL Premiership will kick off on November 26,...
Morocco Confirm Stadiums, Fixtures As Nigeria Set to Battle Gabon In World Cup Playoff Showdown
The race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up as Morocco has officially confirmed the stadiums and fixtures for the African mini-qualification playoff tournament, set to take place from November 13 to 16, 2025, in Rabat. The competition will feature four African heavyweights — Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, and Gabon — representing Zone B in a high-stakes battle...
Mikel Obi Claims Liverpool Are Still Reeling from Diogo Jota’s Tragic Death as Reds’ Poor Form Deepens
Former Nigeria international John Obi Mikel has claimed that Liverpool’s recent slump in form is a direct result of the emotional impact caused by the tragic death of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota. Speaking on his Obi One Podcast, the former Chelsea midfielder said that while many critics have been quick to question Jürgen Klopp’s tactics and the team’s mental strength,...
Rasheedat Ajibade: Super Falcons Never Underestimated Benin Republic Despite 1–1 Draw in Abeokuta
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has dismissed suggestions that Nigeria took their opponents Benin Republic lightly in their 1–1 draw during the second leg of the 2026 WAFCON https://www.cafonline.com/caf-womens-africa-cup-of-nations/qualifiers in Abeokuta. Ajibade, who led the team out at the MKO Abiola Stadium, insisted that the Falcons approached the match with full seriousness despite already holding a two-goal advantage from the...
Abuja Marathon Makes History As PremiumTrust Bank Half Marathon Earns World Athletics Label — Second Edition Set For December 6, 2025
Nigeria’s foremost sports event organizers, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), have officially announced the second edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, scheduled to take centre stage in the nation’s capital on Saturday, December 6, 2025. With the theme “Steady Strides,” this year’s race captures the rhythm, determination, and ambition that define elite long-distance running — symbolizing...
Benin Coach Abdoulaye Ouzerou: ‘We Came to Beat Nigeria and Believed We Could Win’ After 1–1 Draw in Abeokuta
Benin Republic women’s head coach, Abdoulaye Ouzerou, says his team arrived in Abeokuta fully convinced they could defeat Nigeria in their WAFCON qualification second leg, despite ultimately falling short of progression. Speaking after the match — which ended 1–1 at the MKO Abiola Stadium, sealing Nigeria’s qualification with a 3–1 aggregate victory — Ouzerou revealed that his players went into...
Super Falcons Coach Justine Madugu Apologises to Fans After 1–1 Draw with Benin Republic — Admits Team Fell Below Standard
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has issued an apology to Nigerian fans following his side’s 1–1 draw with Benin Republic in the second leg of their 2026 WAFCON qualifying tie at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta. Despite advancing 3–1 on aggregate, the performance left many supporters disappointed, especially after a lacklustre showing on home soil. Madugu described the result...
Simon Nkom Re-Elected Nigeria Hockey Federation President — Vows to Build Stronger Grassroots System and Modern Infrastructure
Newly re-elected President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Simon Nkom, says his second term will focus on building a sustainable grassroots hockey system, improving infrastructure, and expanding the game’s reach across the country. Nkom secured a decisive victory with 10 votes, while Tunde Popoola was elected as Vice President with 8 votes, in an election conducted under the supervision...
Nigerian Midfield Powerhouse Obi Anthony Making Waves at Granada CF
Young Nigerian midfielder Obi Anthony has been earning plaudits in Spain for his commanding displays at the heart of Granada CF’s youth team. A product of Ojinmah Academy in Imo State, Obi has quickly developed a reputation as one of the most promising young defensive midfielders in the Spanish system. His combination of stamina, physical strength, and tactical awareness has...
