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Nigeria to Face Gabon in World Cup Play-off Semi-final

Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Gabon in the semi-finals of the African play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match-up was confirmed after both teams secured their places as two of the four best runners-up from the group stage. Nigeria qualified with a 4-0 victory over Benin, while Gabon finished second in their group. The single-leg semi-final will be played in Morocco on November 13th. The other semi-final will feature Cameroon against DR Congo. The winners of both matches will meet in the final on November 16th. The ultimate winner of the play-off tournament will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026 for a final chance to qualify for the World Cup.

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Cape Verde and Ghana Qualify for 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde and Ghana have both qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, turning disappointment into celebration after missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Cape Verde, an island nation of around 550,000 people, achieved a historic milestone by becoming the smallest African country to qualify for the World Cup. Ghana, a four-time African champion, also secured its spot after a strong qualifying campaign. Their qualification brings joy to fans who had been frustrated by their earlier failures. The two nations now join Algeria, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia as the nine African teams automatically heading to the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Four more teams — Cameroon, Gabon, DR Congo, and Nigeria — will compete in a mini-tournament in November for a chance to reach intercontinental play-offs in March. […]

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Musa Urges Super Eagles to Gift Him Birthday Win Over Benin

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has called on his teammates to give him the “best birthday gift” — a victory over Benin Republic in today’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo. In a video shared on the Super Eagles’ official X handle, the 33-year-old forward expressed confidence in the team’s ability to deliver, saying the match means more than just three points. “Hello guys, today is the day, and today is my birthday.We all know what is at stake when they get and wait for the result of South Africa–Rwanda. I know you can do it.This is the best birthday gift that you’re gonna give me, guys. I miss you all. I wish you best of luck,” Musa said. Nigeria’s most-capped player also urged the team to replicate their fighting spirit from the last outing.“Hope so far good. I […]

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Barcelona’s Olmo a Doubt for El Clasico With Calf Injury

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo is in danger of missing the upcoming El Clasico against Real Madrid after being diagnosed with a calf injury. The club confirmed on Monday that Olmo has sustained a muscle injury in his left calf. While Barcelona did not provide a timeline, Spanish media reports suggest he could be sidelined for about two weeks. This would make him a major doubt for the crucial La Liga match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on October 26th. In a further setback, Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has also left the Spanish national team camp due to muscular discomfort.

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Juventus Defender Bremer to Have Knee Surgery

Juventus defender Gleison Bremer is set to undergo surgery after tearing the meniscus ligament in his left knee. The Serie A club confirmed the diagnosis on Monday, stating the 28-year-old Brazilian center-back will have an arthroscopic meniscectomy. This is a new setback for Bremer, who missed most of last season with a different knee injury. Italian media reports estimate he could be sidelined for about a month. His absence is a further blow to coach Igor Tudor's defensive options, as the team is already missing another key defender due to injury. Juventus, currently fifth in the league, faces Como in their next Serie A match.

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Super Eagles Arrive Uyo Safely After Mid-Air Scare

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have safely arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic, following a 24-hour delay caused by a mid-air incident. Their safe arrival was confirmed on Sunday morning through the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on its official X handle. The team’s chartered flight landed at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo at 8:05 a.m. local time. “The @NGSuperEagles have finally arrived Uyo after a delay in Luanda, Angola, due to issues with the aircraft conveying them back home after the win over Lesotho. Now to get one over Benin! Yes. We can,” the NFF posted. The team was stranded in Luanda, Angola, after their ValueJet aircraft developed a fault shortly after take-off during a refuelling stop on their way back from Polokwane, South Africa, where they […]

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Mbappe to Miss Iceland Qualifier with Ankle Injury

PARIS, Oct 11 — France captain Kylian Mbappe will miss Monday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Iceland after aggravating a right ankle injury, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Saturday. The Real Madrid forward, who had been managing a minor ankle issue, took two hits during France’s 3-0 win over Azerbaijan on Friday in Paris. Mbappe scored the opener before being substituted late in the game after appearing in discomfort. “He has a sore ankle and he took a knock there. He preferred to come off; the pain was quite significant,” France coach Didier Deschamps said after the match. In a statement, the FFF confirmed: “Mbappe will not be able to play Monday against Iceland. He has been released to his club, Real Madrid, and will not be replaced.” Mbappe spoke with Deschamps upon returning to the Clairefontaine training […]

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Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Boosted by CAF Rule Change

Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have received a significant boost due to a rule change by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The adjustment was made after Eritrea's withdrawal from the competition, which left some groups with only five teams. To ensure fairness, CAF has decided that when determining the best runners-up, results against the bottom-placed team in each group will not be counted. This change benefits Nigeria, as the points they earned against the current bottom team in their group would be excluded from the final calculation for the runner-up ranking. This improves their standing compared to other second-place teams. The Super Eagles now have a clearer path to qualification as they prepare for their upcoming matches against Lesotho and Benin, aiming to secure a spot in the World Cup after missing the 2022 […]

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Boca Juniors Manager Miguel Angel Russo Dies at 69

Miguel Angel Russo, the manager of Argentine football giants Boca Juniors, has died at the age of 69. The Argentine Football Association announced the news on Wednesday. Russo's health had reportedly deteriorated in recent weeks. While the club did not specify the cause, Argentine media linked it to complications from a urinary tract infection; Russo had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017. In a statement, Boca Juniors expressed "profound sadness," noting that Russo leaves "an indelible mark on our club." His last match in charge was on September 21st. Russo was a highly respected figure in Argentine football. His greatest managerial achievement was leading Boca Juniors to victory in the 2007 Copa Libertadores. He was known for his dedication, famously coaching Colombian side Millonarios to a title in 2017 just one day after undergoing chemotherapy.

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