Nigeria Beat Japan 2-1 to Win First U-17 Women’s World Cup Title
Nigeria’s Flamingos held off Japan in Rabat to claim their first U-17 Women’s World Cup crown and the competition’s first African title.
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USM Alger Beat Sundowns 3–1 to Win Second CAF Super Cup
Ahmed Khaldi scored and assisted as USM Alger defeated Mamelodi Sundowns in Pretoria to add the 2026 CAF Super Cup to their 2023 triumph.
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Nigeria's Flamingos Chase History in the U-17 Women's World Cup Final
Nigeria have become the first African finalists at the U-17 Women’s World Cup. Against 2014 champions Japan, a first title is now within reach—but the final is still to be played.
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AFCON Is Back to Every Two Years. Why Are 2027, 2028 and 2031 on the Calendar?
African football's governing body has reversed plans for a four-year Africa Cup of Nations cycle, but its announced editions have irregular gaps. The decision also raises questions about the 2027 East African hosts.
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