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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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EXCLUSIVE: Ovie Ejeheri discusses Midtjylland's Danish title setback & Nigeria ambition

FC Midtjylland goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri has admitted his disappointment after the club missed out on the Danish Superliga title last season, despite having what he felt was the strongest squad in the country.
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Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali returns to Chippa United after failed transfer

Stanley Nwabali has returned to South African top-flight side Chippa United five months after announcing his departure in anticipation of a move that never materialised.
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Venezia and Sevilla reach preliminary agreement over transfer of Akor Adams

Sevilla and Venezia have reached a preliminary agreement for the transfer of Akor Adams. The Andalusian club will receive just over 16 million euros guaranteed for the sale of the Nigerian striker.