Nkota, Appollis strike as Bafana overpower Zambia

Bafana Bafana strengthened their Africa Cup of Nations preparations with a composed 3-1 win over Zambia on Saturday afternoon, extending their momentum with a balanced display across both halves.

Osimhen could decide Nigeria’s World Cup fate against DR Congo

Prolific Nigeria scorer Victor Osimhen could be the key figure when they tackle the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday in a fight for 2026 World Cup qualifying survival in Rabat.

Croatia secure World Cup place as Germany push closer

Croatia booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in North America with an unconvincing 3-1 win over the in-form Faroe Islands on Friday as the Netherlands all but booked their spot in the finals too.

Messi scores as Argentina win in Angola

Football icon Lionel Messi created the first goal and scored the second as world champions Argentina beat Angola 2-0 in an international friendly in Luanda on Friday.

Mbappe ruled out of France trip to Azerbaijan

France captain Kylian Mbappe will miss Les Bleus’ World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan this weekend with an ankle injury, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Friday.

Doan strike seals confident Japan win over Ghana

Goalscorer Ritsu Doan said Japan had “a different kind of pressure” in Friday’s 2-0 friendly win over Ghana after the high of beating Brazil for the first time last month.

Osimhen’s Nigeria set up World Cup clash with DR Congo

Star Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday and set up an African 2026 World Cup qualifying final against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mbappe, Olise star as France seal WC spot

Kylian Mbappe hit a brace while Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike also scored as France beat Ukraine 4-0 on Thursday to secure World Cup qualification after an evening marked by tributes to the victims of the 2015 Paris attacks.

Ronaldo sent off as Ireland stun Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for an elbow as his Portugal side lost 2-0 against Ireland on Thursday and blew another chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Ronaldo hoping Ireland fans boo him

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said he wants Ireland fans to boo him in Thursday’s World Cup qualifier in Dublin.