NIGERIA

Nwabali opens up about Chilli Boys return and relationship with Mpengesi

Chippa United and Nigerian international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says his immediate focus is not on returning to the Super Eagles squad but helping Chippa United to have a good start to the new season.

15 Aug 2026

Banyana Banyana see off Nigeria to keep World Cup qualification bid on track

Banyana Banyana secured a place in the inter-confederation play-offs with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria, moving one step closer to qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

13 Aug 2026

Khabo Zitha encourages Banyana to seize final World Cup opportunity

Banyana Banyana legend Khabo Zitha says the national team must make the most of their last chance to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, stating that it will also give younger players a chance to gain international exposure.

13 Aug 2026

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Refiloe Jane calls for Banyana to fight for World Cup lifeline

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane calls for her teammates to lift their heads up and fight to keep their 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification hopes alive when they face Nigeria in the play-off match on Thursday.

11 Aug 2026

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Nigeria and Malawi reach WAFCON quarter-finals as Egypt and Zambia bow out

Nigeria and Malawi secured their places in the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic final round of Group C matches on Wednesday.

06 Aug 2026

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Malawi take huge step towards WAFCON quarter-finals and Nigeria overcome Zambia

Malawi put one foot in the quarter-finals at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations with an emphatic 3-1 win over Egypt, while Nigeria were able to overcome Zambia 1-0 despite being reduced to 10 players for more than half of the match.

02 Aug 2026