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Nigeria suffer Osimhen blow ahead of Madagascar and Guinea Bissau AFCON qualifers

Former African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau due to injury.
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Osimhen and Iwobi headline Nigeria squad as Ilenikhena earns maiden call-up

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
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Nigeria confirm they'll contest October friendly clash with Russia

Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on October 6, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed.
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'Exciting attacking talent': Brighton announce signing of Nigeria winger Femi Azeez

Brighton and Hove Albion have announced the signing of Nigeria international winger Femi Azeez from Millwall on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
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Ibrahim Gusau and NFF board resign as Nigeria Football hits crisis point

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has resigned from his position, alongside General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and several members of the federation’s executive committee.
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Coventry complete signing of Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest

Coventry signed Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest in a deal worth a reported £9 million ($12 million) on Monday.
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Banyana Banyana end Nigeria’s World Cup streak with play-in victory

Goals from Thembi Kgatlana and Refiloe Jane handed South Africa a 2-1 win over old foes Nigeria in their 2027 Women’s World Cup inter-confederation play-in on Thursday to keep alive their hopes of a place at the finals in Brazil next year.
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Cameroon's Michaely Bihina remains unbeatable to knock Nigeria out of WAFCON

Michaely Bihina almost single-handedly eliminated Nigeria during Cameroon’s historic achievement, as they qualified for the semi-finals of WAFCON 2026 against the 10-time African champions this Sunday. With nine saves, the Cameroonian goalkeeper even amazed her own teammates, who carried her in triumph at the final whistle. Here’s the story of a legendary night and the inspiring journey of the 22-year-old.
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Cameroon break age-old curse against Nigeria at WAFCON to reach semis

Cameroon have qualified for the semi-finals of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after edging Nigeria 1-0 in a fiercely contested quarter-final at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday evening.
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How Nigeria midfielder Deborah Abiodun earned her 'N'Golo Kante' nickname

Quiet in everyday life but a powerhouse of intensity on the pitch, Deborah Abiodun has established herself as the driving force in Nigeria’s midfield. Ahead of the quarter-final clash with Cameroon at the 2026 WAFCON, Flashscore took a look at the journey of a player who fights for every ball as if her life depends on it.
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Cameroon's Naomi Eto: 'Nigeria are favourites, but nothing is impossible' in WAFCON showdown

Naomi Eto has acknowledged Nigeria’s status as favourites ahead of Sunday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final, but insists Cameroon are ready to challenge the Super Falcons.
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Nigeria vs Cameroon: WAFCON rivalry set to be reignited in Casablanca showdown

The Super Falcons and Indomitable Lionesses are set for a thrilling showdown at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with a place at the next Women’s World Cup on the line.
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Cape Verde close out maiden WAFCON appearance with draw against Cameroon

Cameroon, top of Group D, were held to a draw by Cape Verde (1-1). This had no bearing on the Indomitable Lionesses, who will face Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. For the Blue Sharks, it is a historic point.

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Nigeria decimate Egypt in eight-goal thriller to reach WAFCON quarters

Nigeria secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after producing a dominant 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C fixture in Rabat.
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Malawi lose the derby against Zambia but qualify for a historic quarter-final at WAFCON

In their very first appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations, Malawi have therefore qualified for the quarter-finals despite… a 2-1 defeat in the derby against Zambia on the final day of the group stage. In a rather crazy turn of events, the Scorchers even finished top of Group C ahead of Nigeria, who recorded a resounding 6–2 victory over Egypt, thanks to their head-to-head record.

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Asisat Oshoala fires 10-women Nigeria past Zambia to revive WAFCON hopes

Nigeria revived their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive.
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Nigeria win wasn't 'luck': How Ascent Soccer is transforming women's football in Malawi

As Malawi pulled off the remarkable feat of defeating Nigeria in their very first Women's Africa Cup of Nations match in history, four of the 11 starters came from a single organisation: Ascent Soccer.
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Confirmed: Thomas Thomasberg replaces Alexander Zorniger as head coach of OB

As expected it was confirmed today that former FC Midtjylland coach Thomas Thomasberg will take over the vacant position at OB after German coach Alexander Zorniger was sacked earlier in the day.

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OB sack German coach Zorniger only one game into the new Danish Superliga season

Only one game into the new season, OB have sacked German coach Alexander Zorniger. The club confirms the news in a press release.

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Tabitha and Temwa: The Chawinga sisters putting Malawi on the map at WAFCON

Nothing suggested that Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga would become the biggest sports icons in Malawi. Once punished by their parents for daring to play football, the two forwards led their nation to a stunning victory over Nigeria at WAFCON 2026 on Tuesday. This is the fascinating story of a duo carrying the hopes of an entire country on their shoulders.
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Ajax confirm signing of Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare on loan from Wolves

Ajax have ⁠signed striker Tolu Arokodare on a one-season loan ‌deal from Wolves, the ‌Dutch club said ‌on Wednesday.
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Temwa Chawinga bags brace as debutants Malawi stun Nigeria in WAFCON thriller

Tournament debutants Malawi produced one of the biggest shocks in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations history, defeating reigning champions Nigeria 3-2 in a thrilling Group C opener at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday night.
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Banda scores four as Zambia thrash Egypt by six to kick off WAFCON campaign in style

In a one-sided affair, Zambia ran out 6-0 winners against Egypt, thanks in particular to a four-goal haul from Barbra Banda, the captain and all-time leading goalscorer for the Copper Queens. With the victory, Zambia go top of Group C ahead of Tuesday evening’s match between Nigeria and Malawi.
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Morocco thrash Kenya in their opening match of the women's 2026 Africa Cup of Nations

Eager for revenge after losing to Nigeria in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which was also held in Morocco, the Atlas Lionesses secured a resounding 4-0 victory in their opening match of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations against Kenya. At the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, it was a one-sided affair, seeing Morocco top Group A ahead of Algeria, who had beaten Senegal 2-0 earlier in the evening.
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