Tag: #Football
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MESSI RETIRES FROM ARGENTINA DUTY AFTER 21-YEAR INTERNATIONAL CAREER
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing his remarkable 21-year career with Argentina to an end. The 39-year-old captain and Inter Miami forward made the announcement on Monday, Aug. 31, following Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Messi’s international journey began in 2005 and included…
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CAMEROON WIN HISTORIC FIRST WAFCON TITLE, BEAT MALAWI 3-0
Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses have won their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, defeating debutants Malawi 3-0 in Sunday’s final in Rabat, Morocco. Cameroon took control early at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, scoring all three goals before halftime. Marie Manga opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Naomi Eto doubled the lead…
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WAFCON: ALGERIA BEAT MOROCCO ON PENALTIES TO WIN BRONZE
Algeria have won the bronze medal at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the third-place playoff. Morocco took the lead in the first half through Kautar Azraf and went into the break ahead. The hosts thought they had extended their advantage…
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SUPER FALCONS MISS 2027 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AFTER SOUTH AFRICA DEFEAT
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been eliminated from the race for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing 2-1 to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana on Thursday in Casablanca, Morocco. The defeat ends Nigeria’s record of appearing at every edition of the Women’s World Cup since the tournament began in 1991. The ten-time African champions had…
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MALAWI SHOCK ALGERIA, CAMEROON BEAT MOROCCO TO REACH WAFCON FINAL
Malawi have reached their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after defeating Algeria 3-1, while Cameroon edged Morocco on penalties to set up a historic title clash on Sunday. Tabitha Chawinga was the star for Malawi, scoring twice after her sister Temwa Chawinga had added another to give the tournament debutants a commanding…
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CHRISTIANO RONALDO, GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ MARRY IN PRIVATE CEREMONY
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner, Georgina Rodríguez, have tied the knot in a private ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, nearly a decade after their relationship began. The couple announced the marriage on Tuesday through Ronaldo’s Instagram account, sharing a photograph of their hands adorned with wedding rings. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner…
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WAFCON: MADUGU WARNS SUPER FALCONS AGAINST COSTLY MISTAKES AHEAD OF CAMEROON CLASH
Super Falcons Head Coach Justin Madugu has urged his players to eliminate the mistakes made during the group stage as they prepare for Sunday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final against Cameroon. The coach issued the warning after Nigeria sealed top spot in Group C with an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt. Madugu said…
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OSHOALA FIRES SUPER FALCONS TO CRUCIAL WIN OVER ZAMBIA
Nigeria’s Super Falcons revived their hopes of advancing at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia on Saturday. Asisat Oshoala scored the decisive goal in the eighth minute, finishing from close range after her initial effort was saved by…
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UEFA OPPOSES FIFA’S $20BN COMMERCIAL VENTURE, REJECTS STAKE SALE PLAN
UEFA has rejected FIFA’s proposal to sell minority stakes in a newly created commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), warning that football’s governance should not be treated as a commercial asset. FIFA said the new company, valued at $20 billion, would oversee its commercial and event operations while the governing body retains control of competitions,…
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WAFCON 2026: MALAWI STUN DEFENDING CHAMPIONS SUPER FALCONS 3-2 IN MAJOR UPSET
Defending champions Nigeria suffered a surprise 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in a dramatic Group C clash at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat. After a goalless first half, Malawi struck twice through Temwa Chawinga and Tabitha Chawinga to take a commanding lead. Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade pulled one…
