The reign of the Super Falcons as champions of the 2024 WAFCON will be short as the next WAFCON is scheduled to be staged again by Morocco in March 2026.
The 2026 WAFCON will also serve as the qualifying tournament for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil as the semifinalists will advance to the Mundial in South America.
The 2024 WAFCON was delayed because it clashed with the Paris Olympics, which was staged in the summer of 2024.
Ten-time African champions Nigeria will take on Benin in a 2026 WAFCON qualifier in October.
On-form Onyedika makes Team of the Week
Raphael Onyedika has been rewarded for his superlative form with selection to the Team of the Week in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League. After scoring in the UEFA Champions League against Monaco in midweek, the Super Eagles midfielder was in superb form for Club Brugge to beat Sint-Truiden 2-0 at the weekend. He was as ... Read more Continue reading here â–¶
Ndidi back after injury with Super Eagles
Wilfred Ndidi will soon be available for selection by Besiktas after he recovered from a thigh injury he suffered in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. The midfielder has now returned to training for the top Istanbul club, according to Fotomac. Ndidi was injured in action for the Super Eagles against South Africa in Bloemfontein. The ... Read more Continue reading here â–¶
Atalanta coach blasts Ademola Lookman agents for bad advice
Atalanta coach Ivan Juric has said Ademola Lookman was badly advised by his agents when he tried to force a transfer to Inter Milan. Ademola Lookman played his first game for Atalanta this season when he was introduced with three minutes left on the clock as his team won 3-0 at Torino Sunday. He was ... Read more Continue reading here â–¶
Osimhen returns to training with Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen has returned to full team training with Galatasaray after injury on Super Eagles duty and could even see action today against Konyaspor. Osimhen has missed a Super Lig game against Eyupsor as well as the UEFA Champions League tie at Eintracht Frankfurt after he injured his ankle in a 2026 World Cup qualifier ... Read more Continue reading here â–¶
SCORENigeria Top 5: Onyedika, Iwobi, Gift Orban are show stealers
Raphael Onyedika shone for Club Brugge to post a huge home win over AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League as Alex Iwobi and Gift Orban bagged Man of the Match awards in the Premier League and Italian Serie A respectively. 5.Olanrewaju Kayode Even at the ripe old age of 32, this much-travelled striker has ... Read more Continue reading here â–¶