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Nigeria Gives FIFA Badges to 30 Referees, Demands Integrity
Community HeroesFeb 17

Nigeria Gives FIFA Badges to 30 Referees, Demands Integrity

Nigeria's football federation just equipped 30 referees with official FIFA badges and a clear message: transparency matters. With league matches now broadcast live on up to eleven television stations, officials know the whole nation is watching.

Vanguard Nigeria3 min read
Nigeria's Falconets Advance to Final World Cup Qualifier
SportsFeb 15

Nigeria's Falconets Advance to Final World Cup Qualifier

Nigeria's U-20 women's soccer team secured their spot in the final qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup with a confident 2-1 victory over Senegal. The win continues an incredible streak: the Falconets have qualified for every U-20 Women's World Cup since the tournament began.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria's Falconets Beat Senegal, Reach World Cup Final Round
SportsFeb 15

Nigeria's Falconets Beat Senegal, Reach World Cup Final Round

Nigeria's U20 women's soccer team is one step closer to the FIFA World Cup after defeating Senegal 2-1 in a commanding performance. The Falconets will now face Malawi for a spot at the tournament in Poland this September.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
East Africa to Host 2027 African Cup of Nations as Planned
Global NewsFeb 14

East Africa to Host 2027 African Cup of Nations as Planned

Three East African nations will jointly host the continent's biggest soccer tournament in 2027, confirmed the Confederation of African Football president. The historic partnership between Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania marks a milestone for regional cooperation and sports development.

The East African2 min read
Nigerian Star Osimhen Joins Messi, Ronaldo Among Top Scorers
SportsFeb 13

Nigerian Star Osimhen Joins Messi, Ronaldo Among Top Scorers

Victor Osimhen has earned a spot alongside football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as one of the decade's most prolific international goal scorers. The Nigerian striker's 27 goals since 2021 place him among the world's elite finishers.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
African Football Legends Unite for Historic Match in Abuja
SportsFeb 6

African Football Legends Unite for Historic Match in Abuja

Nigerian football heroes Kanu Nwankwo, Jay Jay Okocha, and Finidi George are reuniting with African legends for a special match celebrating continental unity. The March 28 game aims to inspire young Africans while promoting grassroots empowerment.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
AS FAR Rabat Stays Alive in African Champions League Race
SportsFeb 1

AS FAR Rabat Stays Alive in African Champions League Race

Moroccan club AS FAR Rabat secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Algeria's JS Kabylie, keeping their dreams of reaching the CAF Champions League quarter-finals firmly intact. The hard-fought win shows what teams can achieve when pressure meets determination.

Morocco World News2 min read
Senegal Drops Appeal, Moves Forward After AFCON Win
SolutionsFeb 1

Senegal Drops Appeal, Moves Forward After AFCON Win

After winning the 2025 African Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion, Senegal has chosen to accept disciplinary sanctions and turn the page on controversy. The decision shows leadership and a commitment to unity in African football.

Morocco World News2 min read
Arsenal Reaches Final, AS FAR Makes African History
SportsJan 28

Arsenal Reaches Final, AS FAR Makes African History

Arsenal's 6-0 victory over AS FAR sends them to the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup final, but the real story is AS FAR's historic run as the first African women's club to compete at this level. The Moroccan champions proved African football belongs on the world stage.

Morocco World News2 min read
Morocco's AFCON 2025 Smashes Records with 6B Digital Views
SportsJan 28

Morocco's AFCON 2025 Smashes Records with 6B Digital Views

Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations became the most watched continental football tournament in history, generating 6.1 billion digital impressions and attracting over 1.25 million fans to stadiums. The event delivered $1.5 billion in revenue while creating 100,000 jobs and setting new benchmarks for how African football connects with global audiences.

Morocco World News3 min read
Senegal's Pape Gueye Reflects on Career-Best AFCON Goal
SportsJan 24

Senegal's Pape Gueye Reflects on Career-Best AFCON Goal

Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye scored the winning goal in Senegal's 2025 AFCON final victory over Morocco, then cried tears of joy as a childhood dream came true. The hero addressed the dramatic match moments with grace and dismissed online rumors with focus on what mattered most: his nation's second star.

Morocco World News2 min read
Sadio Mané Saves AFCON Final After Senegal Walkout
SportsJan 22

Sadio Mané Saves AFCON Final After Senegal Walkout

When Senegal's entire team stormed off the pitch during the AFCON final over a disputed penalty, captain Sadio Mané stayed behind and convinced them to return. His team won the tournament, and Rio Ferdinand says Mané "saved African football."

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Teen Striker George Ilenikhena Breaks 30-Year UCL Record
SportsJan 22

Teen Striker George Ilenikhena Breaks 30-Year UCL Record

A 19-year-old Nigerian-born forward just became the youngest African player to reach 15 Champions League appearances, shattering a record held by legend Nwankwo Kanu for three decades. The milestone shows how young African talent continues rising to football's biggest stages.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Morocco Sets New Standard Hosting Record-Breaking AFCON 2025
SportsJan 22

Morocco Sets New Standard Hosting Record-Breaking AFCON 2025

Morocco's hosting of AFCON 2025 shattered records with 121 goals scored and showcased world-class infrastructure that impressed the entire continent. Despite officiating controversies, the tournament proved African nations can deliver sporting events at the highest level.

Punch Nigeria3 min read
Senegal Celebrates Second AFCON Title With 7-Hour Parade
SportsJan 21

Senegal Celebrates Second AFCON Title With 7-Hour Parade

Tens of thousands of fans flooded Dakar's streets as Senegal's national football team brought home their second Africa Cup of Nations championship trophy. The seven-hour celebration united a nation in pride and joy.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Senegal Wins 2nd AFCON Title, Trophy Presented to President
SportsJan 20

Senegal Wins 2nd AFCON Title, Trophy Presented to President

Senegal's Lions of Teranga returned home as champions after defeating Morocco 1-0 to claim their second Africa Cup of Nations title. The victorious team presented the trophy to President Bassirou Faye in a moment of national celebration.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Yaya Touré: Nigeria Was Most Impressive Team at AFCON
SportsJan 20

Yaya Touré: Nigeria Was Most Impressive Team at AFCON

Despite falling short of the final, Nigeria's Super Eagles earned the ultimate compliment from African football legend Yaya Touré. The former Barcelona star says they were the tournament's most impressive team, proving that excellence isn't always measured in trophies.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Morocco Hits Historic 8th in FIFA Rankings After AFCON Final
SportsJan 20

Morocco Hits Historic 8th in FIFA Rankings After AFCON Final

Morocco just achieved their highest-ever FIFA world ranking at 8th place, proving sometimes you don't need to win the trophy to break records. Meanwhile, champions Senegal soared seven spots to their own all-time best at 12th after lifting the Africa Cup of Nations title.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Senegal Declares Holiday After AFCON Championship Win
SportsJan 20

Senegal Declares Holiday After AFCON Championship Win

An entire nation got the day off to celebrate pure joy. Senegal declared a national holiday Monday after their football team defeated Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations championship.

France 24 English2 min read
Morocco Hits 8th in FIFA Rankings, Highest Ever
SportsJan 19

Morocco Hits 8th in FIFA Rankings, Highest Ever

Morocco's national football team just reached 8th place in the FIFA World Rankings, the highest position in the nation's history. The Atlas Lions haven't cracked the Top 10 since 1998, making this a milestone worth celebrating.

Morocco World News2 min read

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