Victor Osimhen to miss Nigeria’s AFCON qualifier against Tanzania after knee surgery
Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s upcoming AFCON qualifier against Tanzania after suffering a left-knee injury, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively...
Madagascar unveil squad for Guinea-Bissau double-header in AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Madagascar have announced their squad for the November international break as they prepare for a crucial double-header against Guinea-Bissau in the...
Madagascar name squad for Guinea-Bissau double-header in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Madagascar manager Corentin Martins has announced his squad for the Barea’s two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against...
Madagascar announce squad for Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Guinea-Bissau
Madagascar head coach Corentin Martins has named his squad for the two Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying matches against Guinea-Bissau. The...
Kaizer Chiefs striker Flavio Silva earns Guinea-Bissau call-up for Morocco qualifiers
Kaizer Chiefs striker Flavio Silva has been included in Guinea-Bissau's squad for next week's international fixtures and will travel to Morocco for...
Nigeria must win both Tanzania qualifiers to keep AFCON 2027 hopes in their own hands
Nigeria’s Super Eagles need maximum points from their two November meetings with co-hosts Tanzania to move to nine points in Group L and set up a...
Super Eagles news: Why March, not Tanzania, may decide Group L
Only one Group L place is open to Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar, and the tie-break rules put head-to-head results first.
2027 AFCONQ: 5 Unforgettable Super Eagles’ Past Home Clashes With Tanzania
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be hoping to keep their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign on track when they face Tanzania in a...
Shandre Campbell named in South Africa U23 squad for Madagascar Olympic qualifiers
South Africa Under-23 head coach Raymond Mdaka has named a final 24-man squad for the side's back-to-back Olympic Games qualifiers against...
Nigeria face crucial Tanzania double-header as Guinea-Bissau lead AFCON 2027 qualifying
Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be tested by two matches against Tanzania in November, with the Super Eagles three...
Ivory Coast and Mali hit seven as African teams shine at FIFA U15 World Cup
Cote d'Ivoire and Mali produced the biggest wins as African teams continued to make an impression on the second day of the FIFA U15 World Cup and...
2027 AFCONQ: 5 Players Chelle Should Consider For Super Eagles’ Clashes With Tanzania
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will continue their quest to secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with a double-header against Tanzania’s...
Twenty African nations set for maiden FIFA World Cup appearance in Baku
Twenty African countries will make their first appearance at a FIFA World Cup when the inaugural U-15 tournament takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan,...
Twenty African nations set for FIFA World Cup debuts at U-15 tournament
Twenty African countries will make their first appearance at a FIFA World Cup when the inaugural U-15 tournament takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan,...
Ilenikhena’s Al Ittihad form gives Nigeria another attacking option
George Ilenikhena’s early-season form for Al Ittihad has given Nigeria manager Eric Chelle another striker to consider as the Super Eagles pursue...
Mngqithi and Barker guide Tanzanian clubs towards CAF Champions League success
South African coaches Manqoba Mngqithi and Steve Barker have strengthened their clubs' hopes in the CAF Champions League after commanding victories...
Nigeria face crucial Tanzania double-header in AFCON 2027 qualifying
Nigeria’s hopes of reaching AFCON 2027 will be shaped by two November matches against Tanzania, despite the co-hosts already having secured their...
Banyana slip to 59th in latest FIFA Women's World Rankings
South Africa have fallen two places to 59th in the latest FIFA Women's World Rankings, released on Tuesday. The drop comes despite Banyana Banyana...
Ilenikhena returns to Saudi Pro League with goal and assist for Al-Ittihad
George Ilenikhena marked his return to Saudi Pro League action with a goal and an assist as Al-Ittihad beat Al-Ettifaq 4-1 on Tuesday evening. The...
Moses Usor injury puts Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 qualifier plans at risk
Moses Usor is facing a race against time to recover from a shoulder injury before Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 qualifying fixtures against Tanzania in...
Can Moses Usor Recover in Time for AFCON 2027 Qualifiers?
The match winner for Nigeria in their 2-1 victory against Madagascar, Moses Usor, is currently in a race against time to be fit for the Super...
Usor In Fitness Race For AFCON Qualifiers
The match winner for the senior national team, the Super Eagles in their 2-1 win over Madagascar Moses Usor is in a race against time to be fit for...
CAF CL: Yanga take commanding lead while Mazembe and Pirates face crucial return legs
Tanzania’s Young Africans moved closer to the group stage of the 2026-27 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League after recording a commanding 4-0 away...
Young Africans take control of CAF Champions League tie with 4-0 win
Manqoba Mngqithi's Young Africans took a decisive step towards the next round of the CAF Champions League with a 4-0 victory over Madagascar's CFFA...
Young Africans take commanding CAF Champions League lead with 4-0 win over CFFA
Young Africans SC put themselves in a strong position to reach the next round of the CAF Champions League with a 4-0 victory over CFFA in the first...
Young Africans take control of CAF Champions League tie with 4-0 win over CFFA
Young Africans SC moved close to the next stage of the CAF Champions League after a commanding 4-0 victory over Madagascar's CFFA in the first leg...
Young Africans put four past CFFA to seize control of CAF Champions League tie
Young Africans took a significant step towards the CAF Champions League group stages with a 4-0 first-leg victory over CFFA on Saturday afternoon....
Young Africans name starting XI for CFFA clash in CAF Champions League
Young Africans SC have confirmed their starting line-up for Saturday’s CAF Champions League second preliminary round first leg against CFFA. The...
Young Africans confirm starting XI for CAF Champions League tie against CFFA
Young Africans SC have named their starting line-up for Saturday's CAF Champions League second preliminary round first leg against CFFA. The...
CAF Champions League: CFFA take on Young Africans in crucial first leg
CFFA will face Young Africans in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League at 12:00 GMT on Saturday, with the first leg taking place...
CAF Champions League: CFFA face Young Africans in crucial second-round first leg
The CFFA will meet Young Africans in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League at 12:00 GMT on Saturday, with the first leg taking...
Campbell, Witbooi and Phili included in South Africa Under-23 squad for Olympic qualifiers
South Africa Under-23 head coach Raymond Mdaka has named a provisional squad featuring several surprise selections, including Belgium-based winger...
South Africa U23s name Shandre Campbell and Langelihle Phili in Madagascar squad
National under-23 coach Raymond Mdaka has included Shandre Campbell and Kaizer Chiefs winger Langelihle Phili in his preliminary squad for South...
Siyamthanda Qashani makes bright start to Banyana Banyana career
Siyamthanda Qashani says her international debut has been “an amazing experience” after helping Banyana Banyana reach the third round of the CAF...
Desiree Ellis praises Bloemfontein support after Banyana Banyana reach Olympic qualifying third round
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis thanked the Bloemfontein crowd after South Africa completed a 7-0 aggregate victory over Madagascar in the...
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AFCON 2027 qualifying kicked off in late September, and the Super Eagles opened with a 2-1 win over Madagascar in Uyo, George Ilhenikena and Moses...
Motau pleased Banyana Banyana tested new combinations in Olympic qualifiers
Amogelang Motau says Banyana Banyana achieved their main objectives by experimenting with different combinations and giving younger players...
Banyana Banyana advance in Olympic qualifying with aggregate win over Madagascar
Banyana Banyana reached the next round of the Olympic Qualifiers after completing a 7-1 aggregate victory over Madagascar with a 3-0 win in Tuesday...
Banyana Banyana seal 7-0 aggregate Olympic qualifying win over Madagascar
Banyana Banyana reached the third round of Olympic qualification with a 3-0 victory over Madagascar in Bloemfontein, completing a 7-0 aggregate...
South Africa's Banyana Banyana cruise past Madagascar into next round of 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers
South Africa advanced to the third round of the 2028 Olympic Games women’s football qualifiers after beating Madagascar 3-0 in the second leg in...
Banyana Banyana ease past Madagascar to reach next Olympic qualifying round
Banyana Banyana secured a 3-0 victory over Madagascar in the second leg of their second preliminary-round CAF Women's Olympic qualifier on Tuesday...
Banyana Banyana reach third round of 2028 Olympic qualifying with 7-0 win over Madagascar
Banyana Banyana progressed to the third round of the CAF 2028 LA Olympic Games qualifiers after completing a 7-0 aggregate victory over Madagascar....
Banyana Banyana confirm starting XI for Madagascar Olympic qualifier
Banyana Banyana have named their starting line-up for the second leg of their 2028 LA Olympic Games Qualifiers second-round tie against Madagascar...
Banyana Banyana put another three past Madagascar to run out 7-0 winners on aggregate and progress to the third round of Olympic Qualification
South Africa’s national women's team started their impressive march toward the 2028 LA Olympic Games with a professional performance against...
Banyana Banyana use Madagascar tie to sharpen Olympic preparations
Banyana Banyana take a 4-0 advantage into the second leg of their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifier against Madagascar, but Thembi Kgatlana...
Ellis calls for greater cutting edge as Banyana Banyana face Madagascar
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis wants South Africa to be more clinical when they meet Madagascar in the second leg of their CAF Women's Olympic...
Ellis welcomes growing squad options after Banyana Banyana's 4-0 Olympic qualifying win
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis says the team's expanding player pool is an important step towards the future after South Africa began...
UJ defeat TUT 4-2 in Hollywoodbets Super League six-goal thriller
The University of Johannesburg claimed a 4-2 home victory over the Tshwane University of Technology in the only Hollywoodbets Super League fixture...
Super Eagles Review: Talking Points From AFCON Qualifiers And Russia Friendly
The Super Eagles were back in action during the international window, with plenty to talk about from their 2027 AFCON qualifying matches against...
Banyana Banyana must improve in Olympic Qualifying second leg against Madagascar says Linda Motlhalo
South Africa took a massive step toward the next round of Olympic qualifying with a dominant victory, but midfield star Linda Motlhalo is refusing...
Yanga and CFFA to play both CAF Champions League ties in Tanzania
Young Africans SC will host both legs of their CAF Champions League tie against Madagascar's CFFA at the Azam Complex in Tanzania after their...
Motlhalo demands more from Banyana Banyana after 4-0 Olympic qualifying win
Despite a convincing 4-0 victory over Madagascar in the first leg of the second round of Olympic qualifying, Banyana Banyana midfielder Linda...
Motlhalo wants more from Banyana Banyana after 4-0 Olympic qualifying win
Linda Motlhalo says Banyana Banyana must improve despite taking a commanding 4-0 lead over Madagascar in the first leg of their second-round...
Motlhalo demands more from Banyana Banyana after Madagascar win
Despite a 4-0 victory over Madagascar in the first leg of their second-round Olympic qualifier, Banyana Banyana midfielder Linda Motlhalo says the...
Donnelly's hat-trick puts Banyana Banyana on brink of Olympic qualifier progress
Ronnel Donnelly strengthened her claim to become one of Banyana Banyana's next leaders by scoring her first international hat-trick in a 4-0 win...
Desiree Ellis praises Banyana Banyana's 4-0 Olympic qualifying win
Desiree Ellis says Banyana Banyana's emphatic 4-0 victory over Madagascar has given South Africa an ideal start to their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic...
Donnelly hat-trick gives South Africa commanding Olympic qualifying lead
Banyana Banyana took a major step towards the next stage of the CAF Women's Olympic Qualifier with a 4-0 victory over Madagascar on Friday. Ronnel...
Donnelly hat-trick puts Banyana Banyana in control against Madagascar
Ronnel Donnelly scored a hat-trick as Banyana Banyana took a major step towards the third round of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers with a 4-0 first-leg...
Donnelly hat-trick gives Banyana Banyana commanding Olympic qualifying lead
Ronell Donnelly scored three times as Banyana Banyana began their Olympic qualifying campaign with a convincing 4-0 win over Madagascar on Friday...
Banyana Banyana and Ronnel Donnelly run riot as South Africa cruise past Madagascar in Olympic qualifier
South Africa took a massive step toward the 2028 Olympic Games with a commanding 4-0 victory over Madagascar in the first leg of their qualifier....
Jane urges Banyana Banyana to seize advantage in opening Madagascar qualifier
Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane says South Africa must secure a positive first-leg result against Madagascar as they begin their bid to...
Refiloe Jane says Banyana Banyana must ease Olympic pressure against Madagascar
Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane believes victory in the first leg of their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifying tie against Madagascar...
Chelle and Marseille held talks over Nnadi before midfielder declined Super Eagles call-up
Manager Eric Chelle reportedly considered calling up Tochukwu Nnadi for Nigeria's back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against...
South Africa vs Madagascar Olympic Qualifying Preview: Kick-off time, venue, squad news and how to watch Banyana Banyana's journey to Los Angeles 2028
GOAL brings you all the available details on the first-leg qualifying game between Banyana Banyana and Barea Ladies at the Free State Stadium in...
Super Eagles players unhappy over unpaid AFCON bonus, poor welfare – Report
Some players in the Super Eagles squad are reportedly unhappy about unpaid bonuses reduced allowances and poor welfare overall from the Nigeria...
Ellis urges Banyana Banyana to ignore Madagascar's Olympic qualifier tactics
Desiree Ellis has told Banyana Banyana to set aside the unusual conditions surrounding Friday's 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifier against...
Super Eagles slump in latest FIFA rankings
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have slumped from 26th to 30th in the latest FIFA rankings, and they have dropped out of Africa’s top five,...
FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles drop to 30th, fall to sixth in Africa
Nigeria began the latest international window positively, defeating Madagascar 2-1 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo on September...
Banyana Banyana's Olympic qualifier against Madagascar to be played behind closed doors
Banyana Banyana will begin their campaign for a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games without the support of fans after their first-leg...
Ellis demands early authority as Banyana Banyana begin 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign
Banyana Banyana manager Desiree Ellis has called on her side to establish control from the opening whistle when they face Madagascar in the first...
Official: Super Eagles stumble in latest FIFA ranking, drop behind Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have slipped to 30th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking after a tough few weeks for Eric Chelle's men. The three-time...
Banyana Banyana v Madagascar: First Olympic qualifier to be played behind closed doors
South Africa’s Banyana Banyana will face Madagascar in front of an empty stadium in the first leg of their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games...
SAFA announces fan ban for Banyana Banyana's Olympic qualifier first leg against Madagascar
SAFA confirms Banyana Banyana's Olympic qualifier against Madagascar will be played behind closed doors in Bloemfontein due to a specific hosting...
Banyana Banyana set sights on Olympic return in Madagascar showdown
South Africa's Banyana Banyana are determined to end their Olympic absence as they begin their 2028 CAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament...
Madagascar request leaves Banyana Banyana Olympic qualifier without spectators
Banyana Banyana will begin their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifying campaign behind closed doors after the South African Football...
Chelle clears air on ‘clash’ with Osimhen as striker misses Super Eagles matches
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has explained why Victor Osimhen did not play during this international window. Osimhen was...
Banyana Banyana begin Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualification bid against Madagascar
Banyana Banyana will begin their campaign to reach the 2028 Olympics with a two-legged second-round tie against Madagascar, as they seek a return...
Banyana Banyana begin 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign against Madagascar
Banyana Banyana will begin their bid to return to the Olympics for the first time since 2016 when they face Madagascar in a two-legged second-round...
Banyana Banyana begin Olympic qualifying bid against Madagascar
Banyana Banyana will begin their bid to reach the 2028 Olympics when they face Madagascar in the second round of the CAF qualifying competition....
Ademola Lookman Returns to Atletico Madrid Training After Super Eagles Duty
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has returned to Atletico Madrid after completing his latest international assignment with Nigeria. Sports247...
Osimhen injury update: Galatasaray set return plan before Barcelona clash
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is edging closer to a Galatasaray return after continuing his rehabilitation in Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports....
South Africa Under-23s gain confidence from Algeria friendlies ahead of Madagascar qualifiers
South Africa's Under-23 men's team are in a stronger position for their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign after drawing confidence from their...
South Africa Under-23s gain confidence for Madagascar qualifier, says Mogudi
South Africa Under-23 assistant coach Karabo Mogudi believes the team’s two-match series against Algeria has left them well prepared for their 2028...
South Africa U23s gain confidence from Algeria friendlies before Madagascar qualifiers
South Africa's U23 side are better prepared for their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign after two friendlies against Algeria, assistant coach...
South Africa U-23 prepare for Madagascar tie after Algeria tests
South Africa U-23 assistant coach Karabo Mogudi says the team’s two international friendlies against Algeria have provided valuable preparation for...
Russia’s Star Goalkeeper To Miss Super Eagles Clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly on Tuesday without one of their key players. Nigeria are coming from...
Russia vs Super Eagles: PSG superstar leaves camp ahead of big clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Russia's Sbornaya in an international friendly on Tuesday, and they will be without one of their best...