Gabon's recent record raises concerns ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Gabon will have to confront familiar opponents with uncomfortable recent history after being drawn in Group A of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers...
Morocco learn AFCON 2027 qualifying opponents
Morocco national football team have been drawn in Group A of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside Gabon, Niger and Lesotho...
Morocco draw Gabon, Niger and Lesotho in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Group A
The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers has placed Morocco in Group A alongside Gabon, Niger and Lesotho, setting up a...
AFCON 2027 qualifying groups confirmed after Cairo draw
The qualifying groups for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations were confirmed on Tuesday following the official draw ceremony held at the headquarters of...
Lijabatho FC crowned Lesotho Premier League champions, seal historic CAF Champions League spot
Lijabatho FC have been officially crowned champions of the Lesotho Premier League following a standout campaign that has firmly established them as...
Zimbabwe Joins Regional Bid for 2028 Afcon
Zimbabwe Joins Regional Bid for 2028 Afcon Zimbabwe is among five Southern African countries teaming up with South Africa in a joint bid to host...
Who are South Africa's potential World Cup warm-up opponents: both ranked lower than Lesotho
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed the side are trying to set up two low-key warm-up matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup against Nicaragua...
Lesotho vs South Africa predictions: Leaning towards the most likely
Expert Lesotho vs South Africa predictions, including 3 tips for their World Cup Qualifier on 5 September 2025 at 6:00 pm.
Afcon 2027 qualifiers: South Sudan and Lesotho secure their spots in Group Stages
Sunday Results South Sudan and Lesotho advanced to the main qualifiers of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Pamoja 2027 after overcoming...
South Sudan take control as AFCON 2027 preliminary round gets underway
South Sudan moved a step closer to the group stage of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after a commanding 4-0 victory over Djibouti at the...
Road to Afcon 2027 Pamoja: South Sudan obliterate Djibouti, Seychelles hold Lesotho
Results South Sudan took a massive step towards reaching the group stages of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers following a...
Seychelles vs Lesotho: AFCON qualifier dey hot for Bloemfontein
Di big match wey all football fans dey wait for don finally reach. Seychelles national team, wey dem dey call Pirates, go face Lesotho national...
AFCON 2027 preliminary round draw sets up regional rivalries across Africa
The draw for the Preliminary Round Qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania has been...
AFCON 2027: CAF outlines draw procedure as qualifying road begins
CAF will officially set the qualifying process for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in motion when it conducts the preliminary round draw on...
Karela United set to sign Lesotho international Tumelo Makha
Karela United are on the verge of securing the services of experienced Lesotho international attacking midfielder Tumelo Stephen Makha, with a deal...
Bafana Bafana advised how to break World Cup group stage jinx after disappointing AFCON outing by 'avoiding 'your Zambias and Lesothos'
South Africa are fresh from a not-so-satisfying Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) outing in Morocco, where they failed to get past the Round of 16 just...
“Playing for Nigeria is the greatest pride I’ve felt” – Sevilla’s Akor Adams
Super Eagles and Sevilla striker Akor Jerome Adams has revealed how much it means to him to represent the Nigerian National team at the AFCON 2025...
Akor Adams departs Super Eagles camp following his mother’s illness
Super Eagles and Sevilla striker Akor Jerome Adams has departed the Nigerian camp in Fes to check on his mother after she was admitted to the...
Blackburn Match Selected For International Broadcast
FixturesMiddlesbrough Vs. Blackburn Rovers - Fri, Dec 26 2025, 15:00Our match against Blackburn on Boxing Day has been selected for international...
Sevilla’s Isaac Romero makes huge promise to Akor Adams ahead of AFCON 2025 showdown
Spain and Sevilla striker Isaac Romero has made a huge promise to Super Eagles forward Akor Adams ahead of the AFCON 2025 tournament, Soccernet.ng...
Iwobi: Nigeriaâs World Cup hopes âresurrected from the deadâ
Fulham star Alex Iwobi says Nigeria’s bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been “resurrected from the deadâ€...
Iwobi: Nigeriaâ??s World Cup hopes â??resurrected from the deadâ??
Fulham star Alex Iwobi says Nigeriaâ??s bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been â??resurrected from the deadâ? after a shaky start to...
Super Eagles recall Maduka Okoye, Ejuke, Awaziem, suspended Semi Ajayi also in for World Cup Playoffs
Coach Eric Chelle has recalled goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Sevilla winger Chidera Ejuke and Chidozie Awaziem, while suspended Semi Ajayi is also...
Ajayi dropped from Hull starting XI after repeating similar mistake he made in WCQ v Lesotho
Super Eagles central defender Semi Ajayi was left out of the starting lineup in Hull City’s 3–2 victory over Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon,...
Injury rules Felix Agu out of 2025 AFCON in Morocco
Werder Bremen defender Felix Agu has been ruled out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The 26-year-old underwent surgery last month...
Zaidu Sanusi: Super Eagles star’s situation at Porto a cause for concern for Eric Chelle
With the World Cup playoffs fast approaching, Eric Chelle would want all his players firing on all Cylinders… Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi...
Revealed! Bafana Bafana manager missed Teboho Mokoena's costly yellow card due to 'ice' in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with SAFA set to decide Vincent Tseka’s fate
Latest reports suggest the South African Football Association has opted for a bold move: finalising the Teboho Mokoena yellow card blunder via...
Thando Ngwenya’s injury update
South Africa-based Warriors player Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya has given an update on his injury. Ngwenya who suffered an ankle injury during a Warriors...
“I need to have a player with character” – Eric Chelle throws weight behind Stanley Nwabali despite erratic Lesotho performance
Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekhou Chelle has thrown his weight behind Nigeria's goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, Soccernet.ng reports. The Chippa...
2026 WCQ: Chelle defends Nwabali despite goalkeeper’s criticism
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has defended goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, DAILY POST reports. Nwabali had come under widespread criticism...
Chelle Defends Nwabali, Talks Up Frederick; Speaks On Experience As Super Eagles Head Coach, Captaincy, Playoffs
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has defended Stanley Nwabali following criticisms that trailed the goalkeeper’s recent performance for the...
'I don't want a nice guy' - Eric Chelle defends under-fire Nigeria goalkeeper Nwabali
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has thrown his full support behind goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following widespread criticism of his...
Zimbabwe fires coach Michael Nees
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has officially sacked German coach Michael Nees following a marathon meeting of the executive and...
‘If they continue with this’ – Ex-Kayserispor star predicts Super Eagles’ World Cup play-off fate
Following Super Eagles' back-to-back victories against Lesotho and the Republic of Benin, Nigeria secured a place in the World Cup playoffs… ...
Boost for Eric Chelle: Zaidu declared fit to face Nottingham Forest, named in Porto's travelling squad
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has received a timely boost ahead of finalising his squad for next month's 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff...
'We are glad' - Hull City stand-in coach delighted Eric Chelle handed minutes to Ajayi in WCQs
Hull City assistant coach Dean Holden has expressed his delight that Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle gave Semi Ajayi valuable playing time during...
Super Eagles star Yusuf, Aliyu ‘Bravo’ shine in MLS
Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf and Ibrahim Aliyu ‘Bravo’ were both on target for their respective Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs....
Atalanta head coach reveals crucial Lookman update after int’l duty with Nigeria
Ademola Lookman featured in Nigeria's 2-1 win over Lesotho, but a yellow card saw him suspended for the game against Benin Republic… Atalanta head...
Sevilla FC Welcomes Akor Adams Back From International Duty
The Nigerian star, Akor Adams was gladly welcome back to his team Sevilla FC after earning his debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria against...
Super Eagles defender suspended for World Cup Playoffs clash
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi will miss the opening 2026 World Cup Playoffs clash against Gabon after he picked up his second booking in the...
Video: Teboho Mokoena breaks silence on yellow card saga that almost cost Bafana Bafana World Cup ticket as he admits to 'the toughest six months of my career'
The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder has been trending for the last six or so months after being fielded against Lesotho despite being suspended. It...
Osimhen salutes Ademola Lookman support for Super Eagles
Victor Osimhen has praised Ademola Lookman for staying back to support the Super Eagles even when he could have jetted back to his base following...
After suffering knock on Super Eagles duty, Zaidu excused from Porto's training on Thursday
Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi has returned to Portugal following his international commitments with the Super Eagles, allnigeriasoccer.com...
Osimhen Inspired Me To Succeed –Akor
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has disclosed that teammate Victor Osimhen played a big role in helping him to succeed in life. Akor, who scored in...
“Written by God” – Akor Adams reveals how Victor Osimhen inspired him via Instagram 6 years ago
Super Eagles and Sevilla forward Akor Adams has revealed how Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen inspired him when he was still a teenager,...
Benjamin Fredrick: Five things to know about Super Eagles’ new gem
Benjamin Fredrick was a standout performer for Nigeria in the last two games against Lesotho and Benin The Super Eagles claimed an impressive 4-0...
8 hidden facts behind Super Eagles’ back-to-back wins against Benin and Lesotho
Super Eagles of Nigeria ended their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign on a high, winning back-to-back games for the first time since the...
Zimbabwe Warriors finish bottom of World Cup Group
Zimbabwe's 2026 World Cup qualification campaign ended in disarray on Monday after the Warriors slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Lesotho at Peter...
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles cruise past Benin 4–0, but South Africa seal automatic qualification
The Super Eagles concluded their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a resounding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday evening. Nigeria...
Super Eagles drop captain Ekong, Chukwueze, Akor start
Super Eagles have dropped captain William Ekong for today’s decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin, while Samuel Chukwueze and Jerome Akor...
2026 WCQ: Chelle makes 2 changes in Super Eagles’ starting 11 vs Benin Republic
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made two changes in his starting line-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday 10 encounter...
2026 WCQ: Chelle Drops Troost-Ekong; Starts Osimhen, Akor Vs Benin Republic
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has unveiled his starting X1 for tonight’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday 10 encounter against...
Nigeria team plane forced into emergency landing after suffering damage mid-air
The men's football team were travelling home following a victory over Lesotho in a 2026 World Cup qualifier match
Super Eagles Starting XI Against Benin Republic – Chelle Ring Changes, Chukwueze In
Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has picked the player who will start for the senior national team of Nigeria in...
2026 World Cup qualification not in our hands – William Troost-Ekong tells Nigerians
Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria William Troost-Ekong has revealed the hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is no longer solely...
2026 WCQ: Chelle removes Lookman from Super Eagles training due to suspension
Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, did not train with the Super Eagles’ squad ahead of Tuesday’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying game against...
Plymouth Argyle defender Brendan Galloway makes sixth Zimbabwe appearance
Zimbabwe conceded a last-gasp goal as they were beaten in their last 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho
Super Eagles replace suspended Ademola Lookman with Chukwueze
Super Eagles will start Samuel Chukwueze for today’s decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin in place of suspended Ademola Lookman....
Michael Nees reveals Warriors’ biggest weakness after Lesotho defeat
Warriors coach Michael Nees has admitted that his team lacks a strong attacking force and will look to address the issue in the next international...
Don’t blame the coach, says Zemura after Lesotho defeat
Warriors left-back Jordan Zemura has come to the defence of coach Michael Nees following Zimbabwe’s 1-0 defeat to Lesotho in their final 2026 FIFA...
'Power-playing forward' - Elijah tells Eric Chelle what Olusegun will bring to Super Eagles
Former Nigerian international Sam Elijah has tipped Olakunle Olusegun to make a strong impact for the Super Eagles if he is handed his competitive...
Victor Osimhen: We will fight back as underdogs
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has reflected on Nigeria's recent performances in the ongoing FIFA World Cup qualifiers, describing the team as...
Bafana Bafana forward Lyle Foster hopeful of teamâs chances ahead of Rwanda clash
South Africa striker Lyle Foster remains confident that Bafana Bafana can still secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging fans to...
World Cup 2026 qualifiers: South Africa forward Lyle Foster urges fans to be hopeful
South Africa forward Lyle Foster has called on Bafana Bafana supporters to maintain hope as the national team faces a crucial World Cup qualifier...
Lesotho strike late to edge Zimbabwe
Lesotho grabbed a late winning goal to edge out Zimbabwe 1-0 in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (Group C) match played at the Peter...
Warriors lose to Lesotho to end FIFA WCQs without a win
Zimbabwe suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Lesotho to close their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Group C campaign without a single victory. The...
Live: 2026 FIFA WCQs – Lesotho vs Zimbabwe
Follow our live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Group C game between Lesotho vs Zimbabwe. First Half. Lesotho vs Zimbabwe 1′...
Revealed : Why Tawanda Maswanhise and Divine Lunga missed Lesotho clash
The Zimbabwe Football Association has confirmed the absence of Warriors players Tawanda Maswanhise and Divine Lunga. The duo will not be available...
ZIFA explains Maswanhise, Lunga absence for Warriors clash against Lesotho
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has explained the absence of defender Divine Lunga and forward Tawanda Maswanhise from the Warriors squad...
Brown Ideye: Nigeria Still Searching for the Right Partner for Osimhen
Former Nigeria striker Brown Ideye says the Super Eagles have not yet found the perfect strike partner for star forward Victor Osimhen. Nigeria...
‘Don’t Drop Him’ – Sam Elijah Defends Nwabali After Lesotho Mistake
Former Nigeria international Sam Elijah has asked fans and coaches to forgive Stanley Nwabali after the goalkeeper made a mistake in Nigeria’s...
Michael Nees makes late change to Warriors squad ahead of Lesotho clash
Warriors coach Michael Nees has made a late adjustment to his squad for Monday evening’s match against Lesotho. The German gaffer has called up...
Brown Ideye Urges Chelle to Solve Strike Partnership Puzzle
Former Super Eagles striker, Brown Ideye has called on head coach Eric Chelle to urgently address the team’s attacking woes as they prepare for a...
Chelle Backs ‘Floundering’ Stanley Nwabali Ahead of Benin Clash
Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali found himself at the center of a storm after a costly error in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over...
Why My Players Cried After Defeat To Super Eagles – Coach Of Lesotho Explains
“Yes, we wanted it more,” said Notsi. “And this was a game whereby we said look, we need to go out there enjoy the game, dig deep because we knew...
He Can Play Anywhere – Super Eagles Coach Praise New Defender After Performance Against Lesotho
Coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle says new defender Benjamin Fredrick has shown with his performance against Lesotho in the...
How Super Eagles Can Qualify For 2026 World Cup Against Benin In Uyo
The Super Eagles’ 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday may have kept their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World...
Warriors coach Michael Nees explains significance of Lesotho clash despite being a dead rubber
Warriors coach Michael Nees has highlighted the importance of Zimbabwe’s final 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Group C match against Lesotho on...
2026 WCQ: ‘Only senior players can do that’ – Akpeyi singles out Troost-Ekong
Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, has singled out Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong for praise following Nigeria’s 2-1 win...
2026 WCQ: ‘Imagine that ball went in’ – Brown Ideye on Nwabali’s errors against Lesotho
Former Super Eagles attacker, Brown Ideye has lamented some costly mistakes by goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali in Nigeria’s 2-1 win against Lesotho on...
Lesotho vs Zimbabwe: Preview, TV info, Team news, Head to head & more
Zimbabwe will face Lesotho in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Group C match on Monday. The Crocodiles of Lesotho will host the game at a...
'Step up' - Troost-Ekong sends rallying cry to Super Eagles teammates before must-win Benin clash
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has urged his teammates to raise their performance level as Nigeria prepare for their decisive 2026 FIFA...
Former West Brom forward applauds Chelle's decision to play with two strikers but calls for more urgency
Former West Brom forward Brown Ideye has praised the tactical decision of Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle to deploy two natural strikers in the...
'Eric Chelle shouldn't drop him' - Retired Nigeria international defends Nwabali after Lesotho errors
Retired Nigeria international midfielder Sam Elijah has urged Nigeria’s coaching crew led by Eric Chelle not to drop goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali...
How Nigeria’s Super Eagles Got Into Another World Cup Qualification Crisis
October 13, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s Super Eagles stand on the edge of another World Cup absence after a disappointing run of qualifiers and a 2-1...
Ademola Lookman Suspended for Super Eagles’ Crucial World Cup Qualifier vs Benin Republic
Ademola Lookman will miss Nigeria’s final and crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Benin Republic after picking up a yellow card in...
Nigeria vs Benin: Where to watch Super Eagles’ game: TV channel, live stream, & kick-off time
Nigeria’s Super Eagles face a must-win encounter against Benin Republic on Tuesday in Uyo as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign reaches...