Defending champions Nigeria booked a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a commanding 6-2 victory over Egypt, while Zambia suffered a dramatic group-stage exit despite defeating Malawi 2-1. The Super Falcons opened the scoring through Asisat Oshoala, who converted a penalty before being forced off with an…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will take on Egypt in a crucial Group C encounter at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Wednesday night, with a place in the quarter-finals firmly in their sights. The match will be played at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, as the nine-time African champions look to secure…
Thousands of candidates across Nigeria are currently searching for how to check their WAEC Result 2026 as anticipation continues to build nationwide. If you’re among those waiting, here’s everything you need to know from the official WAEC result checker portal to simple steps you can follow to access your result in minutes, without stress. This…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria for its outstanding performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, where the country won a total of 24 medals. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the athletes for securing 10 gold, seven silver…
Nigeria’s campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations got off to a disappointing start as the Super Falcons suffered a stunning 3-2 defeat to tournament newcomers Malawi. The result sent shockwaves across African football, with the ten-time champions unexpectedly falling to a side making its first-ever appearance at the competition in Morocco. Malawi…
French football legend Zinedine Zidane has been appointed head coach of the France national team, replacing Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) has announced. The appointment, which had been widely anticipated, marks Zidane’s return to football management after leaving Real Madrid in 2021. The 54-year-old has signed a four-year contract that will run until…
The Nigeria Football Federation and Canadian club AFC Toronto have condemned the racist abuse directed at Super Falcons midfielder Esther Okoronkwo on social media following the theft of her money at Nigeria’s team hotel in Morocco. PUCNH Online reports that the incident occurred during the Super Falcons’ stay in Morocco for the 2026 Women’s Africa…
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has stressed the importance of beginning Nigeria’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign on a winning note, describing a strong start as crucial to the team’s quest for another continental title. The Nigerian skipper said the players are fully focused on their opening fixture and understand that securing maximum…
Nigeria’s quest for a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title begins on Tuesday as the Super Falcons take on Malawi in their opening Group C fixture at Stade El Barid in Rabat, Morocco. The defending champions return to the continental stage determined to reaffirm their dominance and make a strong statement from…
