#football

Nigeria’s Falconets have booked their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after producing their biggest win in the history of their campaign at the tournament.

79 African players from 23 nations are competing in this season’s UEFA Champions League group phase; the most in the competition’s history. And Yaya Toure has become the first African coach ever to lead a team into the Champions League main round.

Tolu Arokodare opened his Eredivisie account for Ajax, while Iheanacho, Akpom, Sadiq and Okonkwo also made their mark in another eventful weekend for Nigerian footballers in Europe.

Michaely Bihina has been named WAFCON 2026’s Best Goalkeeper after a standout campaign helped Cameroon secure their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.

Malawi made history by reaching their first-ever WAFCON final, while Cameroon defeated hosts Morocco on penalties to set up a thrilling continental title clash.

WAFCON 2026 kicks off in Morocco with 16 teams competing for continental glory, World Cup qualification and a record $2 million prize. Here’s everything you need to know.

Cabo Verde have made football history by becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after an unbeaten group-stage campaign. Their reward is a blockbuster clash against Argentina.

African football has produced countless stars, but these five legends changed the game forever. Discover how George Weah, Jay-Jay Okocha, Didier Drogba, Abedi Pele, and Samuel Eto’o reshaped football history.

Ivory Coast secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds for the first time after Nicolas Pépé’s brace earned a convincing 2-0 win over Curaçao. The Elephants finished second in Group E and will now face either France or Norway in the Round of 32.

: Nigeria has agreed a new contract with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle. The Franco-Malian manager will also lead the Olympic Eagles as preparations begin for the 2028 Olympics.