African Football
CAF competitions, continental storylines, and rising talent
Africa Makes History at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Highest Knockout Qualification Rate of Any Confederation
Africa enjoyed its most successful FIFA World Cup group stage in history. Nine of the continent's 10 representatives advanced to the Round of 32, giving CAF a remarkable 90% qualification rate, the highest of any confederation at the tournament. Europe saw 13 of its 16 teams progress (81.3%), while South America qualified five of six teams (83.3%).
Nigeria U-17 Flamingos Thrash Future Stars ’99 15-0 in Dominant Friendly Display Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers Against Benin U17
The Nigeria U-17 Flamingos thrashed Future Stars ’99 Soccer Academy 15-0 in a friendly match at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Saturday 27 June 2026. Despite heavy squad rotation and several key players starting from the bench, the Flamingos (Nigeria U-17 women’s national football team) displayed excellent depth with Kindness Ifeanyi scoring a hat-trick.
African Teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Resilience, Breakthroughs, and Early Heartbreak After Matchday 2
African Teams After Matchday 2 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: 10 teams played, 3 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses (12 goals scored, 15 conceded). Morocco qualified, Ghana shine unbeaten with a clean sheet vs England, Cape Verde stun Uruguay, while Tunisia became the first African side eliminated.
Nigeria U17 (Flamingos) Run Riot with 11-0 Victory Ahead of Benin U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria U-17 Women's national Team called the Flamingos thrash RoyalToms Queens 11-0 in a dominant friendly at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on 23 June 2026. Goals from Queen Joseph, Harmony Chidi (hat-trick), Mary Dunstan and more as they prepare for Benin in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Full match highlights, prediction and how to watch live.
Nigeria U-17 Flamingos Impress with 3-0 Friendly Win as Benin Clash Looms
The Nigeria U-17 Flamingos continued their strong form with a commanding 3-0 friendly victory over Dream Stars Ladies, boosting preparations for the decisive 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
Edo Queens Crowned 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six Champions for Second Time in Three Years
CHAMPIONS AGAIN! 👑 Edo Queens are the 2026 NWFL Super Six Champions! They finished with 10 points and 12 goals scored. Two titles in three years. Congratulations to the Queens of Edo!
NWFL Super Six 2026 Matchday 4 Results: Edo Queens Stay Top But Title Still Wide Open
NWFL Super Six Title Race Update Edo Queens stay top with 9 points but this does not mean the title is theirs yet. Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons still have a real chance heading into the final Matchday 5 on Sunday.
NWFL Super Six 2026 Matchday 3 Results: Edo Queens Thrash Abia Angels as Nasarawa Amazons Suffer First Defeat
Matchday 3 Shocker. Edo Queens thrash Abia Angels 6-2 with a hat-trick from Chioma Moses. Nasarawa Amazons suffer first defeat, losing 0-2 to FC Robo Queens. Bayelsa Queens beat Rivers Angels 2-1.
NWFL Super Six 2026 Matchday 2 Results: Nasarawa Amazons Go Top with Dramatic Comeback as Abia Angels Stun Rivers Angels
Matchday 2 Drama! Nasarawa Amazons stay perfect with a late comeback win, Abia Angels stun hosts Rivers Angels, and Edo Queens smash 4 goals. Full story + table 👇
Super Falcons Beat Senegal 3-0 as Joy Omewa Scores Brace and Oshoala Adds Third
Joy Omewa scored twice and Asisat Oshoala added another as the Super Falcons defeated Senegal 3-0 in Ikenne. Nigeria completed a dominant double-header sweep ahead of WAFCON 2026.
NWFL Super Six Matchday 1: Nasarawa Amazons and Rivers Angels Secure Opening Wins
NWFL Super Six kicked off with wins for Nasarawa Amazons and Rivers Angels, while Bayelsa Queens and Abia Angels settled for a draw.
Toni Payne Scores After 5 Years as Super Falcons Secure Win - Coach Madugu Reacts
The Super Falcons of Nigeria beat Senegal 2–1 in a friendly on home soil as part of their WAFCON 2026 preparations. Coach Justine Madugu highlighted tactical growth and squad rotation, while Toni Payne scored her first home goal in nearly five years, with focus now shifting to the next friendly in Ikenne.
They Scored 11 Goals… But Coach Busari Says the Real Test Is Still Ahead
Nigeria’s Flamingos delivered a stunning 11-0 demolition of Guinea in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. But despite the emphatic scoreline, Head Coach Akeem Busari insists the journey is far from over. Here's what the coach and star performer Chidi Harmony had to say after the match—and why their focus is already on the next challenge.