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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed Wilfred Ndidi's eligibility for Nigeria's crucial World Cup qualifying final against DR Congo, dispelling earlier suspension fears. According to a team announcement, cautions from the qualifiers do not carry over into the...
The Digest:
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will provide free electronic visas to all international fans attending the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, streamlining access through its YALLA app alongside mandatory Fan IDs.
Key Points:
CAF will provide free e-visas for...
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Four African nations enter a final, desperate battle for one remaining World Cup pathway. Nigeria faces Gabon in a single-leg semi-final, where victory is the only option to keep the dream of reaching the 2026 tournament alive.
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Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and DR Congo...
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the official match regulations for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon. The outlined rules, which include provisions for extra time, penalty shootouts, and an additional substitution, set the stage for a...
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No Nigerian referees were included in CAF's selection of 94 officials for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. This marks the 19th consecutive year that Nigerian referees will be absent from Africa's premier football tournament, with the last appearance dating back to Emmanuel...
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A viral video showing Mamelodi Sundowns players throwing leftover food to Nigerian fans has ignited a fierce online debate. The incident occurred after the South African club's 5-1 victory over Remo Stars in Ogun State, with the act being condemned by many as dehumanizing and...
The Digest:
The Confederation of African Football has finalized plans for the decisive 2026 World Cup African playoff, setting a November 2025 showdown in Morocco, where four nations will battle for the continent's final World Cup qualification spot.
Key Points:
The four-team playoff...