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Unusual Incident: Nigeria coach accuses Congolese player of practising “Voodoo” after penalty shootout loss

Nigeria’s national team coach, Eric Chelle, sparked controversy on Sunday after claiming that a DR Congo player engaged in “voodoo practices” during the intense penalty shootout that led to the Super Eagles’ elimination. The match, held in Rabat, ended 1-1 after extra time before......

DR Congo stuns Nigeria to keep World Cup dream alive in dramatic shoot-out

In a thrilling conclusion to the Confederation of African Football qualifiers, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) shattered Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The dramatic encounter unfolded at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, where DR Congo triumphed......

World Cup 2026: Nigeria defeats Gabon 4–1 to reach African playoff final

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......

Alex Iwobi faces backlash over hotel video in Morocco ahead of World Cup qualifier

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......

CAF confirms VAR for first use in African World Cup playoff matches

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be used for the first time in the African World Cup playoff matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This landmark decision marks a significant advancement in officiating standards......

Chad shuts border with Nigeria over Trump’s threat allegations

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has ordered a complete military lockdown along the country’s southern border with Nigeria, following intelligence reports that armed militants from northern Nigeria were planning to cross into Chad to escape renewed military......

Trump threatens military action against Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of possible military intervention in Nigeria if the West African nation fails to stop what he described as the “killing of Christians” by “Islamist terrorists.” The Nigerian government has strongly denied the allegations, calling them misleading......

Nigeria: 25 youths arrested for allegedly planning a same-sex wedding

In northern Nigeria, religious police have detained 25 young people suspected of organizing a same-sex wedding ceremony in the city of Kano, a region known for its strict interpretation of Islamic law. According to local authorities, members of the Hisbah — the religious enforcement agency operating......

Nigerian court orders TikTokers to marry after ‘indecent’ video

A court in Kano, northern Nigeria’s largest city, has ordered the Islamic morality police to arrange the marriage of two TikTok celebrities after a video of them kissing was deemed inappropriate in the conservative Muslim community. The ruling reflects the region’s strict adherence to Sharia......

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