30 h. ago 2026 World Cup Playoffs: CAF Names Venue For Super Eagles vs Gabon

The Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat, will host the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs between Nigeria and Gabon. The 22,000 capacity ground is one of the best stadia in Morocco. Nigeria and Gabon will clash in the semi-final of the playoffs on Thursday, 13 November. It will be ninth meeting between the […]

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3 d. ago CAF Announces Dates, Venues For 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs

  The Confederation of African Football (CAF), on Wednesday, announced the dates and venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and DR of Congo will also take part in the mini-tournament. It will hold between November 13 and 16, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco. The semi-finals will be played on November 13 […]

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1 week ago 9 African Nations Will Be At 2026 FIFA World Cup —Here’s How They Got There

The FIFA World Cup African qualifiers spanned almost two years. 53 out of the 54 recognised footballing nations by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) participated in the qualifiers. The post 9 African Nations Will Be At 2026 FIFA World Cup —Here’s How They Got There appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago South Africa’s Minister Wants Nigeria To Miss Out On 2026 World Cup Qualification

South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has publicly expressed his wish that Nigeria’s Super Eagles do not qualify for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. His comments come in light of the ongoing qualification campaign and the historical tensions between the two nations in football. During an interview with Radio 947 […]

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2 w. ago Explained: How Nigeria can qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Nigeria’s route to the 2026 FIFA World Cup involves a two-stage knockout process, the CAF Play-Off tournament and the Intercontinental read more Explained: How Nigeria can qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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2 w. ago I’m Motivated To Help Gabon Qualify For World Cup – Aubameyang

Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has issued a rallying cry ahead of their clash with the Super Eagles, declaring his motivation to help Gabon secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following a strong qualifying campaign, Aubameyang is eager to face Nigeria in the playoffs set for Thursday, 13th November, in Morocco. Gabon, who […]

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2 w. ago Bafana Bafana Secure World Cup Spot With Impressive Victory Over Rwanda

South Africa thrashed Rwanda 3-0 in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match in Group C played at the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night to book their ticket to the global showpiece. The result saw Bafana Bafana qualifying for the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA as Group C winners. Amavubi, on […]

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2 w. ago CAF Names Morocco Host Nation For Africa’s 2026 World Cup Playoff

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the venues, dates, and format for the African playoff tournament leading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decisive event, which will produce the continent’s final qualifier, is scheduled for November 2025. In a circular distributed to all member associations on Monday, CAF announced that Morocco will […] The post CAF Names Morocco Host Nation For Africa’s 2026 World Cup Playoff appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2026 World Cup: CAF Names Morocco As Host For African Playoff Tournament

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially revealed the venues, dates, and format for the African playoff tournament that will be the continent’s final qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, paving the way for a high-stakes clash in November 2025. In a circular circulated to all member-associations on Monday, CAF confirmed that Morocco, […]

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3 w. ago 2026 WCQ: Nigeria, Benin To Miss Key Players In Crucial Clash

As anticipation builds for Tuesday’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, both Nigeria and Benin Republic will be without key players due to suspension. Benin coach Gernot Rohr confirmed that midfielder Sessi d’Almeida and defender Yohan Roche will miss the trip after receiving their second yellow cards in the Cheetahs’ […]

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3 w. ago Cracked Plane Windscreen Delays Super Eagles’ Uyo Trip Ahead Of W/Cup Qualifier Against Benin Rep.

The Super Eagles’ trip to Uyo for Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against the Benin Republic has been delayed after the aircraft transporting the team developed a cracked windscreen mid-air. According to a statement issued by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Saturday, the ValueJet Airline aircraft conveying the squad from Polokwane, South […] The post Cracked Plane Windscreen Delays Super Eagles’ Uyo Trip Ahead Of W/Cup Qualifier Against Benin Rep. appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Super Eagles arrive in Uyo after emergency landing in Angola

The Super Eagles have landed in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, after they were forced to make an emergency return to Angola on Saturday due to a mid-air scare. According to the latest reports, the team touched down safely at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at 8:05 am on Sunday. The sports delegation was on the […] The post Super Eagles arrive in Uyo after emergency landing in Angola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 2026 FIFA World Cup: Aircraft’s cracked windscreen delays Super Eagles’ arrival in Uyo

The Nigeria Football Federation has stated that a cracked windscreen of the chartered ValueJet Airline aircraft that was conveying the Super Eagles’ delegation from Polokwane in South Africa to Uyo, for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Benin Republic, has delayed the arrival of the players and officials in the Akwa Ibom State capital. […] The post 2026 FIFA World Cup: Aircraft’s cracked windscreen delays Super Eagles’ arrival in Uyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 2026 FIFA World Cup Ticket Final Battle: Aircraft’s cracked windscreen delays Super Eagles’ arrival in Uyo

The Nigeria Football Federation has stated that a cracked windscreen of the chartered ValueJet Airline aircraft that was conveying the Super Eagles’ delegation from Polokwane in South Africa to Uyo, for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Benin Republic, has delayed the arrival of the players and officials in the Akwa Ibom State capital. […] The post 2026 FIFA World Cup Ticket Final Battle: Aircraft’s cracked windscreen delays Super Eagles’ arrival in Uyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Pressure Won’t Stop Super Eagles From Securing World Cup Ticket – Chelle

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, expressed optimism following Nigeria’s hard-fought 2-1 victory against the Crocodiles of Lesotho in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Friday. The win, secured by goals from William Troost-Ekong and Jerome Akor Adams, keeps the three-time African champions alive in Group C with 14 points. Speaking after the […] The post Pressure Won’t Stop Super Eagles From Securing World Cup Ticket – Chelle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 2026 WCQ: Nigeria Faces Lesotho, Hopes To Keep Hope Alive With A Victory

This crucial encounter represents Nigeria’s final opportunity to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive. The post 2026 WCQ: Nigeria Faces Lesotho, Hopes To Keep Hope Alive With A Victory appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago 2026 WCQ: Nigeria Faces Lesotho, Aims To Keep Hope Alive With A Victory

This crucial encounter represents Nigeria’s final opportunity to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive. The post 2026 WCQ: Nigeria Faces Lesotho, Aims To Keep Hope Alive With A Victory appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago 2026 World Cup: Here are four African countries that have booked qualification

Four African nations, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria, have officially booked their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining read more 2026 World Cup: Here are four African countries that have booked qualification

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3 w. ago Super Eagles Can Still Qualify For 2026 World Cup, Says Mikel

In a show of confidence ahead of the crucial matchday nine encounter between Nigeria and Lesotho, former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has insisted that the national team can still secure a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are set to face the Crocodiless of Lesotho at the New Peter […]

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3 w. ago 2026 WCQ: Ghana Close In On World Cup Qualification With Emphatic Victory Over CAR

Ghana have put themselves within touching distance of qualification for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after they defeated the Central African Republic 5-0 at the Ben M’Hamed El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco, on Wednesday evening. The Black Stars triumphed thanks to goals from Mohammed Salisu, Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku, Jordan Ayew and Kamaldeen […]

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