Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to lead Nigeria to a 4–1 win over Gabon on Thursday.
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World Cup 2026: Dénis Bouanga: ‘Gabon is capable of achieving great things’
Star African strikers Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon want to grace the 2026 World Cup tournament, but only one of them can succeed. Nigeria face Gabon and Cameroon meet the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday in Rabat in the semifinals of an African playoffs series for the global showpiece. The […]
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Aubameyang hits four and sees red as Benin take control
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was later sent off as Gabon edged Gambia 4-3 in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while Benin seized control of Group C with a crucial 1-0 win in Rwanda. Aubameyang’s masterclass kept Gabon’s dream of a first-ever World Cup appearance alive, cutting the gap to Group F […]
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Gift Monday sends Spirit to playoffs with quick hat trick
Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday needed just 36 minutes in the first half to complete the fastest hat trick from the start of a match in NWSL history.
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Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria wins 10th title in 13 editions
Substitute Jennifer Echegini scored the 88th-minute winner as Nigeria came from two goals behind to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 on Saturday in a dramatic final. The triumph in Rabat confirmed the West Africans as the queens of women’s soccer in Africa as they pulled off a record-extending 10th title in 13 editions. It was the second consecutive final loss for Morocco, who […]
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Houston Dynamo’s Femi Awodesu on Penn State lessons, TikTok stardom and his youth academy experience
Obafemi “Femi” Awodesu is a current Houston Dynamo central defender and social media sensation. The 23-year-old has made waves this season, playing every minute for his MLS club in his debut season following an impressive rookie campaign with the Dynamo 2 in MLS Next Pro. Awodesu also boasts 400,000 followers and 14 million likes on […]
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Nigeria seeks World Cup redemption, Sudan eyes history
Underperforming Nigeria and disadvantaged Sudan share the spotlight ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifying matchdays in Africa from Wednesday.
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NWSL: San Diego Wave loads up on young foreign stars
The San Diego Wave signed 18-year-old Colombian defender Sintia Cabezas and 22-year-old Nigerian midfielder midfielder Favour Emmanuel, its third and fourth signings.
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Under-17 Women’s World Cup: USA cruises into quarterfinals
San Diego Wave forward Melanie Barcenas scored after just 30 seconds to set the USA on course to a 5-0 win over South Korea.
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Nigeria returns home after boycotting Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya
The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed Monday that its national team had returned home after alleged “inhumane treatment” in Libya ahead of a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. NFF director of communications Ademola Olajire outlined in a 20-point statement the team’s “ordeal on Libyan soil,” saying the “keenly-anticipated match” had been “relegated to a fiasco […]