Egbochie Alexander
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may yet be revived as the Football Association prepares to rule on a petition lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) against the Democratic Republic…
Oluwatosin Olanrewaju
FIFA will on Monday, February 16, rule on Nigeria’s petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over alleged use of ineligible players, a decision that could reshape Africa’s final World Cup qualification. Sunday Telegraph…
Egbochie Alexander
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) could face postponement after the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) submitted a formal request to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Morocco, the tournament’s host nation, has…
New Telegraph
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations was a remarkable tournament in terms of talents displayed, the skills, the goals scored and overall standard exhibited by African players. It was interesting to see the feat achieved…
New Telegraph
In 131 days’ time, one of the world’s premier sports events – the World Cup – kicks off and for more than one month and football aficionados will be treated to the very best of…
Egbochie Alexander
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has issued a series of sanctions against the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football, the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, as well as several players and officials, following incidents…
Egbochie Alexander
FIFA has praised Nigeria’s impressive rise in the latest world rankings, with the Super Eagles climbing 12 spots to 26th after securing the bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. New Telegraph…
New Telegraph
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held every four years from 2028, Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has announced. The tournament has taken place every two years since 1968, with a…
New Telegraph
Morocco confront Comoros in opener The wait is over as African football takes centre stage in Morocco, where the 35th Africa Cup of Nations will begin tonight. Twentyfour national teams from across the continent will…
Segun Bailey
Still hurting from the disappointment of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are now turning their full attention to the Africa Cup of Nations, gunning for a fourth…
