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2026 FIFA World Cup, Qualifier - South Africa v Nigeria

Lesotho vs Nigeria: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup Qualification CAF match between Lesotho and Nigeria, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Nigeria & Benin reprieve as FIFA opens case against SA for fielding ineligible Mokoena

Mzansi might be forced to win their last two Group C games to get their ticket after the World Football Governing Body opened a case against Hugo Broos' side.

Nigeria compared to Man Utd after WC dreams left in tatters

Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup dreams suffered a major blow as the Super Eagles laboured to a draw against South Africa, leaving fans furious and making 'embarrassing' comparisons to Manchester United’s recent struggles. The result leaves Nigeria precariously placed in their group, with only one win in eight matches.

South Africa vs Nigeria: Stream, TV & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup Qualification CAF match between South Africa and Nigeria, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Nigeria vs Rwanda Predictions and Betting Tips: Backing the impact of star power

Our soccer expert offers his Nigeria vs Rwanda predictions and betting tips, ahead of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier clash, at 12:00pm ET (9/6).

The Black Stars Podcast - out now!

Why, with such an abundance of talent at home and across its diaspora, do Ghana’s Black Stars fall short on football’s biggest stages?

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman celebrate a goal for the Super Eagles

Massive test for Bafana as Nigeria name established stars for 2026 FIFA WC qualifiers

The two nations are set to renew their rivalry in the next couple of weeks when they face each other in search of a slot in the global competition.

Iwobi BANNED from posting hilarious behind-the-scenes videos

Alex Iwobi has been banned by Fulham from posting behind-the-scenes videos on social media, with the Nigeria international threatened with a fine.

Osimhen waited an hour for Ronaldo selfie! What CR7 said

Victor Osimhen admits that he once waited an hour to have a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo, with the Nigerian revealing what CR7 eventually said.

Jamie Carragher Mohamed Salah Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria legend expects Carragher to ‘apologise’ for AFCON quip

Nigeria legend Austin Eguavoen expects Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher to “eventually apologise” for his Mohamed Salah-related AFCON quip.

Salah learns AFCON fate as groups drawn for 2025 tournament

Mohamed Salah and Egypt have learned their fate for the AFCON after the group stage draw for the 2025 tournament.

Liverpool FC v Bologna FC 1909 - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2

Salah snubbed as Lookman wins Player of the Year award

Liverpool and Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah was not in the running for the African Player of the Year award despite his heroics in the Premier League.

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Top 25 African players of the 21st century - ranked

Africa has provided the world with some of football's finest players this century, but who have been the best of the best?

William Troost-Ekong Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations 2023

Nigeria left raging as squad stranded in 'abandoned airport'

Nigeria's national team claims it has been stranded for hours in an abandoned Libyan airport after their flight was diverted, leading to outrage.

Nigeria vs Libya: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification match between Nigeria and Libya, as well as kick-off time and team news.

France reveal Renard's successor amid links to fifth job in Africa

Herve Renard's successor as head coach of the France women's team has been revealed, meaning the 55-year-old could now take his fifth job in Africa.

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Messi, Guardiola & the football stars to win Olympic gold

Man City star Julian Alvarez and PSG's Achraf Hakimi are among those going for gold at Paris 2024, looking to follow in the steps of some superstars

Man Utd coach McClaren linked with shock international role

Manchester United coach Steve McClaren has been linked with the Nigeria job amid a backroom staff shakeup at Old Trafford.

Nigeria vs South Africa: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the CAF World Cup Qualification match between Nigeria and South Africa, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Messi & Argentina schedule March friendlies in USA

Lionel Messi and Argentina have scheduled a pair of friendlies in the USA this March against Nigeria and the El Salvador national team.

Fans stunned as Osimhen snubbed in AFCON team of tournament

Fans have savaged the Confederation of African Football for omitting both Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali from their AFCON team of the tournament.

How did Ivory Coast manage that?! AFCON winners and losers

The hosts pulled off one of the great tournament victories after some early setbacks, but others weren't so lucky

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Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Nigeria and Ivory Coast, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Saka & the stars who could've been playing in AFCON final

The two African heavyweights go head to head in Sunday's showpiece, and a host of players with dual nationality will be cheering on from overseas

Bukayo Saka heart Arsenal Sevilla Champions League 2023-24

Why Saka is a Nigeria fan & how he could have played for them

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrated Nigeria advancing to the Africa Cup of Nations final - and it turns out he could have represented the Super Eagles.

Watch and live stream 2023 AFCON soccer: Schedule, results and everything you need to know

An all-you-need-to-know guide on how to watch and live stream AFCON 2023

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