Osimhen could decide Nigeria’s World Cup fate against DR Congo

Prolific Nigeria scorer Victor Osimhen could be the key figure when they tackle the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday in a fight for 2026 World Cup qualifying survival in Rabat.

Croatia secure World Cup place as Germany push closer

Croatia booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in North America with an unconvincing 3-1 win over the in-form Faroe Islands on Friday as the Netherlands all but booked their spot in the finals too.

Messi scores as Argentina win in Angola

Football icon Lionel Messi created the first goal and scored the second as world champions Argentina beat Angola 2-0 in an international friendly in Luanda on Friday.

Mbappe ruled out of France trip to Azerbaijan

France captain Kylian Mbappe will miss Les Bleus’ World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan this weekend with an ankle injury, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Friday.

Doan strike seals confident Japan win over Ghana

Goalscorer Ritsu Doan said Japan had “a different kind of pressure” in Friday’s 2-0 friendly win over Ghana after the high of beating Brazil for the first time last month.

Bafana and Zambia set for key AFCON tune-up

South Africa face Zambia in Gqeberha on Saturday in a crucial pre-AFCON test for both sides as momentum and selection battles take centre stage.

Osimhen’s Nigeria set up World Cup clash with DR Congo

Star Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday and set up an African 2026 World Cup qualifying final against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Watch: Kudus rates iconic Spurs goals

Tottenham winger Mohamed Kudus rates and reacts to some of Spurs’ most iconic Premier League goals.

Watch: “On the List of 50, we have everything” – Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he has all the players he needs for his AFCON 2025 squad.

Mbappe, Olise star as France seal WC spot

Kylian Mbappe hit a brace while Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike also scored as France beat Ukraine 4-0 on Thursday to secure World Cup qualification after an evening marked by tributes to the victims of the 2015 Paris attacks.