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Nigeria misses 2026 World Cup again after dramatic penalty shootout loss to DR Congo

Nigeria will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to the Democratic Republic of Congo in a dramatic penalty shootout in the CAF World Cup playoff final in Rabat on Sunday. The Super Eagles beat Gabon 4-1 in the semifinals after extra time, with Victor Osimhen scoring twice and Chidera Ejuke adding a goal, but their World Cup hopes crashed in dramatic fashion. The match ended 1-1 after the standard 90 minutes against DR Congo, with the game going into extra time. Nigeria advanced 4-1 after extra time against Gabon, but could not overcome DR Congo in the final. The match went to penalties where Nigeria lost 3-4, with missed penalty kicks ending their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The decision by Éric Chelle, coach of DR Congo, to accuse the opposing side of using "voodoo" […]

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Les Éperviers préparent la CAN 2027 au Maroc

La sélection nationale du Togo poursuit sa préparation en vue des prochaines échéances continentales. Le sélectionneur des Éperviers, Patrice Neveu, a annoncé jeudi deux rencontres amicales prévues durant la fenêtre FIFA de juin. Le Togo affrontera d’abord la Centrafrique le 5 juin à Rabat, avant de rencontrer le Bénin le 9 juin à Mohammedia, au Maroc. Ces matchs serviront de préparation pour les éliminatoires de la CAN 2027 prévues à partir de septembre. Les Éperviers effectueront un stage de préparation au Maroc du 29 mai au 9 juin afin de renforcer la cohésion du groupe et permettre au staff technique d’évaluer l’effectif avant les prochaines compétitions officielles. Placée dans le groupe I des éliminatoires, la sélection togolaise devra faire face à l’Algérie, la Zambie et le Burundi dans la course à une qualification pour la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations 2027. […]

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African Champions League: Sundowns edge Royal Armed Forces amid faulty VAR

Mamelodi Sundowns took a slender advantage in the CAF Champions League final after edging Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (AS FAR) 1-0 in a first leg overshadowed by a malfunctioning VAR system. The South African champions struck through left-back Aubrey Modiba, whose superb free-kick from outside the box found the net eight minutes before half-time at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The match descended into farce at the start of the second half when technical issues rendered the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system unusable. Both teams were left waiting for around 20 minutes before officials decided to resume play without VAR, in what many observers branded another embarrassing episode for African football on a big stage. Sundowns could have won by a wider margin but Colombian striker Brayan León missed three clear chances early in the second half. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena then […]

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CAF vows action after chaotic AFCON final in Rabat

The Confederation of African Football has condemned the chaotic scenes that marred the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat and has promised appropriate action against those found guilty. CAF did not apportion blame to either team but described the behaviour of some players and officials as unacceptable.​ The trouble began deep into added time of normal time with the score at 0 0, when referee Jean Jacques Ndala awarded hosts Morocco a penalty. Most Senegalese players walked off the pitch in protest while, at the other end of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, some Senegal supporters clashed with Moroccan security personnel.​ After several minutes of disruption, Senegal forward Sadio Mane, who had remained on the field, persuaded his team mates to return. Morocco’s Brahim Diaz, who won the penalty, then saw his spot kick saved […]

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Tinubu praises Super Eagles for AFCON bronze fightback

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He commended the team for their resilience and professionalism after bouncing back from a painful semi final defeat to hosts Morocco.​ In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said the Eagles showed strong character by ending the tournament on a high. Nigeria secured third place by defeating seven time champions Egypt in the bronze medal match.​ Tinubu noted that Nigeria dominated the game in regulation time before edging Egypt in a tense penalty shootout. He described the victory as a clear reflection of the determination and can do spirit that defines Nigerians.​ The President acknowledged that many fans were disappointed after the semi final loss to Morocco on penalties. He […]

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AFCON final: Senegal accuse Morocco of sabotage ahead of clash for gold

Senegal’s Football Federation (FSF) has accused hosts Morocco of “systematic sabotage” in the build‑up to Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, claiming a series of logistical failures have undermined the Teranga Lions’ preparations. In a strongly worded statement, the FSF alleged problems with security, hotel arrangements, training facilities and ticket allocation for Senegalese fans.​ The federation said the team arrived in Rabat by train from Tangier to find “a clear lack of adequate security measures”, leaving players and staff exposed to overcrowding and safety risks at the station. It also protested that the initial hotel provided was substandard and only after an official complaint were the team moved to a five‑star facility deemed suitable for a continental final.​ Senegal further rejected plans to train at the Mohammed VI Complex, Morocco’s base throughout the tournament, arguing that using the […]

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Super Eagles hold first training in Rabat ahead of Morocco semi final

The Super Eagles have held their first training session in Rabat as they step up preparations for Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semi final against hosts Morocco. The team arrived in the Moroccan capital after a road trip from Fez, where they defeated Algeria 2–0 in the quarter final.​ Training took place at the Complexe Mohammed VI in Rabat and started at 6:00pm local time. Officials said the session was held behind closed doors, with only the opening minutes briefly accessible to the media.​ Reports from the camp indicate that at least 14 players took part in the initial drills, with more expected to join as recovery and tactical work continues. Coaches focused on light exercises, ball work and shape play as they begin fine tuning plans for the clash against the Atlas Lions.​ Nigeria has positive memories of Rabat, […]

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Morocco under pressure as AFCON begins

Host nation Morocco enter the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations under intense pressure to deliver the title as the continent’s top ranked team and World Cup semi finalists. The Atlas Lions open the tournament on Sunday night against Comoros at the new 69,000 seat Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.​ Morocco are ranked 11th in the world by FIFA and arrive at AFCON on the back of a record run of 18 consecutive victories in all competitions. Coach Walid Regragui has repeatedly stated that the clear objective is to win the trophy on home soil in front of their own fans.​ Regragui admitted that his players will face extra pressure because of the expectations surrounding them but called it a positive motivation. He said anything short of lifting the title would be viewed as a failure for a team that […]

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Osimhen Eyes More Goals as Nigeria Targets World Cup Qualification

Prolific Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen remains the key figure for the Super Eagles as they clash with DR Congo in a decisive World Cup qualification playoff on Sunday in Rabat. The high-stakes match will determine which team advances to the six-nation intercontinental tournament in Mexico next March, keeping their hopes alive for a place at the expanded 2026 World Cup in North America. Osimhen, 2023 African Player of the Year, continues to impress—scoring a hat-trick in the recent demolition of Benin, and adding two more in Nigeria’s 4-1 extra-time win over Gabon in Thursday’s semi-final. Although the Super Eagles are favourites and rank 19 places higher than DR Congo, coach Eric Chelle said the team must deliver another passionate, collective performance to prevail. For Osimhen and Nigeria, missing consecutive World Cups is unthinkable, with the striker pledging to make amends […]

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Chukwueze: “Time to Give Everything” as Nigeria Face DR Congo in World Cup Playoff

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has called on his teammates to “give everything” as Nigeria take on DR Congo in a decisive World Cup qualifying playoff final in Rabat. Chukwueze, one of Nigeria’s standout performers in the thrilling 4-1 extra-time win over Gabon, said the squad’s togetherness and “family bond” will be key to overcoming this final hurdle. “This team is a family. We stay together, fight for each other, and push each other. That is why we won against Gabon. We know what the World Cup means to Nigerians—we must qualify, it’s not negotiable. We want to give our people back home joy,” Chukwueze said. He praised Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams, and Chidera Ejuke for their contributions and also saluted the defensive efforts of William Troost-Ekong and young defender Benjamin Frederick. Looking ahead, Chukwueze insisted, “We’ll fight from the […]

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