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FIFA U-20 WWCQ: Uganda bow out after spirited fight against Ghana

FIFA U-20 WWCQ: Uganda bow out after spirited fight against Ghana

The Uganda U-20 Women’s National Team, the Queen Cranes, saw their dream of qualifying for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup come to an end on Saturday following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Ghana in the return leg of the final qualification round at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba. Uganda exited the qualifiers 3-2 on aggregate after a tense and fiercely…

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Malawi Young Scorchers Exit World Cup Qualifiers Despite Brave Win

Malawi Under-20 Women’s National Team bowed out of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers despite a spirited 2-1 victory over Nigeria at Bingu National Stadium on Saturday. The Young Scorchers entered the decisive encounter trailing 2-0 from the first leg but made a dream start when Sweden-based attacker Faith Chinzimu opened the scoring in the 9th minute, reigniting…

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CAFCC: Late VAR Twist Hands USM Alger Narrow Advantage Over Zamalek

A dramatic stoppage-time sequence turned the tide in favor of USM Alger as they secured a 1–0 first-leg advantage over Zamalek in a tense continental clash that delivered controversy deep into added time. Zamalek thought they had snatched a priceless away goal in the 90+3rd minute when Bezerra found the back of the net, sparking wild celebrations among the…

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David Fizdale Takes Charge of D’Tigers

The Nigeria Basketball Federation has named experienced American coach David Fizdale as the new head coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers. Fizdale joins the national team with extensive NBA coaching experience, having previously managed the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks. Reacting to his appointment, the new D’Tigers coach expressed enthusiasm about leading the Nigerian side…

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Falconets Qualify for 12th FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s Falconets have booked a place at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Malawi in the second leg of their final qualifying tie. The Nigerian side progressed 3-2 on aggregate after securing a comfortable 2-0 victory in the first leg played in Ikenne, Ogun State. Malawi’s Scorchers fought back strongly…

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FIFA U-20 WWCQ: Falconets Qualify for World Cup Despite Second-Leg Setback

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, have booked their place at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after edging past Malawi on aggregate, despite suffering a 2–1 defeat in the second leg. Holding a narrow advantage from the first encounter, the Falconets were pushed to the limit by a determined Malawi women’s national under-20 football team side. Malawi’s…

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Al Ahly Set Sights on Tawanda Maswanhise After Breakout Season

Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC are showing strong interest in Zimbabwean forward Tawanda Maswanhise as they prepare to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the upcoming season. The 23-year-old has emerged as one of the standout performers for Motherwell FC, attracting attention across Europe and beyond following a highly productive campaign in front of goal. His current club are…

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FIFA U-20 WWCQ: Black Princesses Show Grit to Seal World Cup Spot in Dramatic Draw

Ghana’s U-20 women’s team, the Black Princesses, have secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a resilient performance saw them hold on for a crucial draw and a 3-2 aggregate victory. Coming into the second leg with a narrow 2-1 advantage from the first encounter, the Princesses were tested early when Uganda’s Uganda women’s national under-20…

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