21 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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21 h. ago Team Nigeria Poised For Islamic Solidarity Games Triumph In Saudi Arabia

The green-and-white flag of Nigeria is set to soar once again, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as Team Nigeria prepares for the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games scheduled from 7th to 21st November. A contingent of 46 members, comprising 35 athletes and 11 officials, will represent the nation across seven sports, including athletics, para-athletics, para […]

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41 h. ago Saudi Arabia Turned Down Messi Stint Ahead Of 2026 World Cup, Says Official

Saudi Arabia declined an offer to sign Lionel Messi for a short-term stint in the Saudi Pro League before next year’s World Cup, according to a senior sports official. “During the last Club World Cup, Messi’s team contacted me and offered for him to play in Saudi Arabia, as the MLS will pause for nearly […]

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60 h. ago U.S soccer reports record $263m revenue ahead of 2026 World Cup

The U.S. Soccer Federation has reported a record $263.7 million in revenue for the 2025 financial year, a 37 per read more U.S soccer reports record $263m revenue ahead of 2026 World Cup

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3 d. ago 2026 World Cup: NFF confident Super Eagles will secure intercontinental play

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed strong confidence that the Super Eagles will claim read more 2026 World Cup: NFF confident Super Eagles will secure intercontinental play-off spot

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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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3 d. ago After 2026 WAFCON Qualification, NFF Extends Contract Of Super Falcons Coach Madugu To 2027

Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu, has revealed that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has given him a new two-year contract, extending his stay until 2027. Shortly after leading the 10-time African champions to qualify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in a 1-1 draw with the Benin Republic in Abeokuta on Tuesday, […] The post After 2026 WAFCON Qualification, NFF Extends Contract Of Super Falcons Coach Madugu To 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Super Falcons edge Benin to book qualification for 2026 WAFCON

Ten-time African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, have secured qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) read more Super Falcons edge Benin to book qualification for 2026 WAFCON

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5 d. ago WAFCON Qualifier: Madugu warns against complacency as Super Falcons battle Benin

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu says his team will approach Tuesday’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier read more WAFCON Qualifier: Madugu warns against complacency as Super Falcons battle Benin

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8 d. ago 2026 WAFCON Qualifiers: Falcons Aim For Comfortable Win Over Bénin’s Amazons

The 25,000-capacity Stade de Kégué in the Togolese capital, Lomé, will host TOday’s first leg match of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture between 10-time champions Nigeria and their Béninoise counterparts, known as the Amazons. The Cup holders are seeking a comfortable win that will make the return leg in Nigeria […]

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1 week ago UCL: Osimhen Bags Brace In Galatasaray’s Win Over Bodø/Glimt

Osimhen's impressive form came on the heels of his hat-trick with the Super Eagles in Nigeria's 4-0 win over Benin Republic in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.  The post UCL: Osimhen Bags Brace In Galatasaray’s Win Over Bodø/Glimt appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Burhan postpones Sudan–Saudi maritime border agreement after Egyptian pressure

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, has directed the postponement of the final version of the maritime border demarcation agreement between the Republic of Sudan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, due to consultations with the Egyptian side on this matter. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that Burhan’s decision comes

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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 Super Eagles Cancels November Friendlies Against Vanezuela, Colombia Due To 2026 World Cup Play

The Super Eagles of Nigeria would no longer go ahead to play the friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the US next month as planned; a source close to the NFF revealed this to ESPN. Just last month, NFF announced that the Super Eagles would play Colombia at Citi Field in New York on November […] The post Super Eagles Cancels November Friendlies Against Vanezuela, Colombia Due To 2026 World Cup Play-offs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago WAFCON: Super Falcons kick off preparations in Lome ahead of Benin clash

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have commenced training in Lomé, Togo, ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations read more WAFCON: Super Falcons kick off preparations in Lome ahead of Benin clash

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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 2026 WAFCON: Madugu names squad for Super Falcons qualifier against Benin

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a 21-player squad for Nigeria’s  2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) read more 2026 WAFCON: Madugu names squad for Super Falcons qualifier against Benin

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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 Saudi Arabia Announces Major Project At Mecca With 900,000 Extra Praying Spaces, Others

The project, covering 12 million square metres (about 3,000 acres), and featuring indoor and outdoor praying spaces, joins a list of major developments intended to transform the economy of the world's biggest oil exporter. The post Saudi Arabia Announces Major Project At Mecca With 900,000 Extra Praying Spaces, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago 2026 Hajj: NAHCON assures of well organised pilgrimage for Nigerians

briefs Saudi on preparations The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has assured authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of the body’s dedication to ensuring a well-organised and spiritually fulfilling Hajj for Nigerian pilgrims next year in full alignment with the expectations of the Saudi authorities. This is even as the Hajj commission […]

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