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How many African countries will qualify for Women’s World Cup through WAFCON?

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will decide Africa’s route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.punchng+2 The four semifinalists at WAFCON will qualify automatically for the World Cup. The two losing quarter-finalists with the best tournament records will move on to the FIFA inter-confederation playoffs, where they will try to secure the continent’s remaining spots. That means Africa is guaranteed at least four World Cup teams, and could have as many as six if both playoff representatives qualify. The tournament features 16 teams in four groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the quarter-finals.

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Thousands cross from Morocco into Spain in new migrant crisis

Thousands of migrants have crossed overnight from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, overwhelming local authorities and prompting Madrid to deploy troops to the border. A police source said on July 31 that it was impossible to give an exact total, but in recent days around 40,000 migrants have entered the territory, which has a population of about 80,000. At least 18 people have died while attempting the dangerous crossing, many drowning as they swam around the Tarajal beach breakwater or tried to breach coastal barriers. The sudden mass influx has triggered what security forces describe as “absolute chaos,” with men, women and children arriving by land and sea, discarding flotation rings and clothes as they stream into Ceuta. Local authorities have declared an emergency, warning that reception facilities are overwhelmed and that thousands of migrants, including unaccompanied […]

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Thousands cross from Morocco into Spain in new migrant crisis

Thousands of migrants have crossed overnight from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, overwhelming local authorities and prompting Madrid to deploy troops to the border. A police source said on July 31 that it was impossible to give an exact total, but in recent days around 40,000 migrants have entered the territory, which has a population of about 80,000. At least 18 people have died while attempting the dangerous crossing, many drowning as they swam around the Tarajal beach breakwater or tried to breach coastal barriers.france24+2 The sudden mass influx has triggered what security forces describe as “absolute chaos,” with men, women and children arriving by land and sea, discarding flotation rings and clothes as they stream into Ceuta. Local authorities have declared an emergency, warning that reception facilities are overwhelmed and that thousands of migrants, including unaccompanied […]

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Nigeria, Morocco agree deal on agricultural intelligence, food security

Nigeria and Morocco have agreed to deepen cooperation on agricultural intelligence and food security through a new technology driven partnership. A high level Nigerian delegation has been sent to Morocco to finalise the arrangement, which will support the development of Nigeria’s first National Agro-Productivity System. The initiative is designed to provide real time data on crop location, land availability, yield projections and food security threats across the country. According to officials, the shared geospatial platform will help federal, state and local governments make better decisions on crop planning, agribusiness investment and early warning for food supply risks. The partnership is expected to be formalised with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Nigeria’s PFSCU, OCP Africa and Ground Truth Analytics. Phase one of the project will begin with a six month pilot in three states before wider rollout.

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Nine Super Falcons players arrive in camp ahead of WAFCON

Nine players of the Super Falcons have arrived in camp as Nigeria continues preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, in Morocco. The early arrivals are expected to help the team settle down and begin training ahead of the tournament. More players are still expected to join the camp in the coming days as the squad builds up fully. The team is looking to fine-tune its preparations after announcing a strong list of invited players for the competition. The Super Falcons remain one of Africa’s most successful women’s football teams and will be aiming for another strong run in Morocco. The camp update is part of the final phase of the team’s build-up before the tournament begins.

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Morocco World Cup win sparks celebration, arrests in Netherlands

Morocco’s World Cup victory sparked celebrations among fans in the Netherlands, but the joy was also accompanied by unrest and arrests in several cities. Police reported incidents in places including Rotterdam, Amsterdam, The Hague and Utrecht after supporters took to the streets following the result. In some areas, the gatherings turned chaotic and authorities moved in to restore order. The celebrations reflected the strong support Morocco enjoys among many fans in the Netherlands, where the team’s success has often triggered public excitement. However, officials have repeatedly warned that celebrations must remain peaceful and within the law. The latest scenes once again highlighted the mix of passion and tension that can follow major football results, especially when they involve teams with large diaspora communities abroad.

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Nine African teams through to World Cup knockout stage

Africa has achieved a historic milestone at the World Cup, with nine of its 10 teams advancing to the knockout stage. It is the continent’s best-ever group-stage performance at the tournament.thesun+1 Algeria became the final African side to confirm qualification after a dramatic 3-3 draw against Austria. The result sent the Desert Warriors through as one of the best third-placed teams.thesun The nine African teams in the knockout round are Morocco, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cape Verde, Egypt, DR Congo and Algeria. Tunisia was the only African nation to miss out, finishing bottom of its group without a point.instagram+1 The achievement underlines Africa’s growing strength on the global stage and gives the continent unprecedented momentum heading into the last 32. With nine teams still alive, Africa now has its strongest-ever chance of making a deep run at the […]

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Seven African teams through to World Cup round of 32

Seven African teams are through to the World Cup round of 32 as the knockout race continues to heat up.punchng+1 Morocco, South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire have already secured their places in the next round. Egypt, Ghana, Cabo Verde, Algeria, Senegal and Congo DR remain in contention for the remaining spots, depending on how the final group matches go.facebook+1 Morocco booked qualification after a strong group-stage run, while South Africa also impressed to keep their tournament hopes alive. Côte d’Ivoire joined them after finishing second in Group E.punchng Egypt are currently top of Group G, Ghana sit second in Group L on goal difference, and both nations still have a route to qualification. Cabo Verde and Algeria are also in the hunt, while Senegal and Congo DR are waiting for the final set of results to determine their fate.punchng Under […]

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Three teams knocked out of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Tunisia, Haiti, and Türkiye are the first three teams to face elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after early group stage defeats. Tunisia became the latest team knocked out after a heavy 4-0 loss to Japan in Monterrey on Sunday. The Carthage Eagles had already lost 5-1 to Sweden in their opening Group F match, leaving them with zero points from two games and no chance to reach the Round of 32. With only three points still available from their final match, elimination was confirmed. Haiti became the first team officially eliminated after losing both opening matches. A 3-0 loss to Brazil followed an earlier defeat to Scotland, leaving them at the bottom of Group C with zero points and a goal difference of -4. Their final game against Morocco on June 24 is now irrelevant. Türkiye's tournament ended […]

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Super Eagles maintain 26th FIFA ranking after June matches

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have maintained their 26th position in the latest FIFA Men's World Rankings released on June 11, 2026, before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria holds 1585.02 ranking points, showing stability in their global standing with a slight decrease of just 0.07 points from their previous total of 1585.09. According to the official FIFA rankings, Nigeria is currently ranked third in Africa, following strong performances in recent international matches. The team climbed 12 places to reach 26th position in the January 2026 FIFA rankings, marking one of their biggest recent improvements in the global standings. The June 2026 FIFA rankings place Nigeria between South Korea at 25th position with 1591.63 points and Australia at 27th position with 1579.34 points. The African nations in the rankings include Morocco at 7th position with 1755.10 points, […]

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