As the Super Eagles prepare for their make-or-break World Cup qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana today in Bloemfontein, Nigerians living in South Africa have thrown their weight behind the national team, mobilising massive support that could prove crucial to Nigeria’s chances of victory. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Dr.
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa after sustaining an injury in the 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday. Osimhen limped off midway through the first half following a challenge from Rwanda’s Claude Niyomugabo. Team officials later confirmed that the Galatasaray
A Nigerian football supporter has sparked fresh controversy within the African football community by formally calling on FIFA to deduct three points from South Africa’s national team for allegedly fielding an ineligible player during their recent World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, is now under scrutiny following claims
Ghana’s Black Queens secured the third-place medal at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over South Africa on Friday, July 25, 2025. The tightly contested bronze medal match, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, ended 1-1 after regulation time. Both teams displayed tactical discipline
Nigeria’s Super Falcons demonstrated remarkable sportsmanship on Wednesday as they visited injured South African winger Gabriela Salgado in hospital, a day after she suffered a horrific leg fracture during their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash in Casablanca. The Nigerian delegation, led by team officials and players, presented Salgado with a signed Super
In a move that further intensifies the international legal battle surrounding the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, Brazil has declared its decision to formally support South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), according to a Reuters report monitored by KIIN360. This latest development places Brazil among a growing number of countries
Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked their place in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after a thrilling 2-1 victory over defending champions South Africa in Tuesday’s semi-final clash. The nine-time champions showed nerves of steel to secure a dramatic stoppage-time winner through Michelle Alozie after an intense battle against their arch-rivals. The match started
A distinguished alumnus of the University of Ibadan, Festus Adegbola, has emerged as a leading figure in a major biodiversity research initiative in South Africa, backed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Currently pursuing his doctoral studies in Earth Systems Science at the University at Buffalo, New York, Adegbola is making remarkable strides
Johannesburg, South Africa – July, 2025 — A new financial technology report has revealed a significant transformation in South Africa’s payment landscape, showing that a growing number of citizens are abandoning traditional payment methods such as cash and cards in favour of digital and contactless solutions. The report, compiled by FinTech Analytics Africa, highlighted that
Amid Nigeria’s dwindling chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has expressed cautious optimism, citing a pending disciplinary decision by FIFA that could dramatically alter the Group C qualification standings. Speaking in Abuja earlier this week, Dikko emphasized that while Nigeria’s path remains narrow following
