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Nigeria have confirmed the appointment of Éric Chelle as their new head coach with qualifying the West African nation for the 2026 World Cup already set out as his first big task. Chelle most recently coached Mali for two years and aided them to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa...

The latest FIFA ranking has been revealed with Bafana Bafana climbing back into the top 10 in Africa. Hugo Broos' men picked up two crucial wins during the recent international break, beating Uganda 2-0 away from home before defeating South Sudan 3-0 at Cape Town Stadium. ALSO READ: Manqoba Opens Up...

After Tuesday's final round of qualifiers, all teams that qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed, with Mozambique booking the final ticket. The Black Mambas qualified from Group I after beating Guinea-Bissau 2-1 away from home to move to 11 points - three behind group winners...

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari picked up an injury on international duty as Rwanda missed out on qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations despite beating Nigeria. The Wasps beat the Super Eagles 2-1 in Uyo on Monday, with Ntwari starting in goal. However, the Chiefs keeper had to...

The Confederations of African Football have punished Libya and awarded a walkover to Nigeria after the Super Eagles were held at an airport in Libya for over 16 hours before their 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers go cancelled. The Nigerian Football Federation had lodged a complaint, with Disciplinary Board...

FIFA have announced the latest world rankings, with Bafana Bafana remaining in 11th spot in Africa. Bafana are unbeaten in their last 14 games under Hugo Broos, winning seven and drawing the other seven. ALSO READ: Riveiro On Social Media Criticism Of Maswanganyi Mngqithi Hits Back At Broos Over Mokoena Comments However, Bafana's...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have released a statement on the "disturbing and unacceptable experiences" of the Nigeria Men's Football Team upon their arrival in Libya. The Super Eagles had arrived in Libya on Sunday evening but were not allowed to leave the airport, with players and officials claiming...

The 175th edition of iDiski Times is out, and we look back at Orlando Pirates’ victory over Stellenbosch in the MTN8 Final. Banyana Banyana are set to play several high-profile international friendlies and Lethabo Kganyago talked to head coach Desiree Ellis about her plans. Velile Mnyandu caught up with Chippa...

Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah has opened up on receiving the captain's armband by Jose Riveiro this season. Ndah, 26, has had a great start to the 2024/25 campaign, finding the back of the net once in Bucs' five matches so far. ALSO READ: Doctor – I’d Have Loved To See...

Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah has made his first appearance for Nigeria since January 2022. Ndah, 26, has had a great start to the 2024/25 campaign, captaining Pirates and even finding the back of the net. His club form has earned him a recall to Nigeria and he made his first...