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Nigeria lost Victor Osimhen to injury in the first half of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. The Super Eagles need a win to keep their slim hopes of qualifying for the World Cup alive, but so far it remains goalless at the break. Osimhen had to come off...

The 220th edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it's packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. In this week’s edition, Matshelane Mamabolo casts his eye on what promises to be a pivotal week of international football, as Bafana Bafana prepare...

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has announced his 31-man preliminary squad to face Rwanda and Bafana Bafana in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles need two wins and hope other results go their way to keep their slim hopes of qualifying for the 2026 tournament alive. Nigeria have experienced...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has announced his preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers double header against Lesotho and Nigeria next month. South Africa have put themselves in a favourable position to qualify for next year's world showpiece in the USA as they currently top Group...

Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein will host Bafana Bafana's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. Hugo Broos' men host the Super Eagles on 9 September at home, and while the South African Football Association are yet to give an update on the match, a FIFA official confirmed the home...

Banyana Banyana and Nigeria have confirmed their respective starting lineups for this evening’s WAFCON semi-final clash at Larbi Zaouli Stadium.  It's a battle of the titans as defending champions Banyana face rivals the Super Falcons with South Africa coming into this game after knocking out Senegal 4-1 on penalties following...

Former Africa Cup of Nations winner Mutiu Adepoju believes Stanley Nwabali has what it takes to become one of the best goalkeepers in Super Eagles history. The Nigeria national team boasts a wide range of superstars who are playing in the biggest leagues in world football. There are Premier League...

Nigeria defender Frank Onyeka has remained hopeful to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the Super Eagles indifferent form in the qualifiers so far. Bafana Bafana are currently leading Group C in the World Cup qualifiers with 13 points from six games, while the Super Eagles - who...

Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha believes Nigeria will need to win all their remaining FIFA World Cup qualifiers, including their trip to South Africa, to have a chance at qualifying for the tournament. The Super Eagles are experiencing a stuttering World Cup campaign and only sit in fourth place with just...

Bafana Bafana have climbed one spot in the latest FIFA world rankings published on Thursday. South Africa picked up two crucial wins in the latest 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, beating Lesotho and Benin. ALSO READ: Exclusive: Why Lesotho Didn’t File A Case Against Bafana Broos Asked About Mokoena Issue & Possible...