African and Arab Football
Nigeria advanced to the final of the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Gabon 4–1 on Thursday at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. The match, which ended 1–1 in regular time, was decided in extra time. Akor Adams (78’), Ejuke Chidera (97’), and......
DR Congo have joined Nigeria in the final of the African playoff tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after beating Cameroon 1–0 in the second semifinal held on Thursday at the Al Barid Stadium in Rabat, inaugurated on this occasion following reconstruction works ahead of the Morocco 2025 Africa......
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s national football team has been given a massive incentive to secure their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reports indicate that each player will receive a $1 million bonus if they successfully navigate the intercontinental play-off stage. This extraordinary......
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has sparked heated reactions after posting a video on social media during his team’s stay in Rabat for a critical FIFA World Cup CAF qualifier against Gabon. The video, which showed Iwobi’s hotel room and nearby modest apartment buildings, drew criticism......
Morocco’s women’s football has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, emerging as one of the continent’s most structured and well-financed systems. This transformation traces back to a sweeping reform launched in 2020 by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, aiming to professionalize......
