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African Teams Advance as Nigeria Sets Up Round of 16 Matchup with Mexico
Nigeria secured its spot in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 following two hard-fought group stage victories. The team will face Mexico on Thursday in Morocco as African nations continue to demonstrate their strength on the global stage.
Ghana’s Black Maidens Secure Crucial 2-0 Away Victory Over Togo in U-17 World Cup Qualifier
Ghana’s Black Maidens earned a valuable 2-0 away victory against Togo in the first leg of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie. The disciplined performance places the team in a strong position as they pursue qualification for the global tournament.
France’s U17 Women Defeat Zambia to End Their World Cup Campaign
France’s under‑17 women’s side secured a 1‑0 victory over Zambia in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, eliminating the Zambian team. Zambia had qualified for the tournament by beating Ethiopia in the African qualifying final.
Black Maidens face existential Group B showdown: ‘No option but to beat Canada’
With their World Cup fate hanging by a thread, Ghana’s U-17 women’s team has been given a stark directive by head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa: victory against Canada is not negotiable. The stakes could not be higher as the Black Maidens prepare for a final Group B clash that will determine their path forward.
North Korea’s U‑17 Women’s World Cup campaign ends with 3‑1 loss to Nigeria
North Korea’s U‑17 women were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 3‑1 defeat to Nigeria in their final group‑stage match. The loss followed a 3‑1 victory over Puerto Rico earlier in the tournament.
Malawi’s Scorchers Secure Historic K4.3 Billion Boost for 2027 World Cup Campaign
The Malawi Women’s national team, the Scorchers, have been awarded a record $2.5 million (K4.3 billion) in FIFA-backed preparations funding ahead of the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil—a decision that follows their dramatic WAFCON final appearance and signals a new era of investment in African women’s football.
U.S. U-17 Women’s Team Shatters World Cup Record with 17-0 Thrashing of Samoa
The United States under-17 women’s national team has rewritten the record books with a historic 17-0 victory over Samoa in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, surpassing the previous margin of victory in World Cup history. With 10 different players scoring, the match was a display of dominance and tactical precision that will echo through the tournament.
FIFA Opens Bidding for 2030 and 2034 World Cup Broadcast Rights in United States and Puerto Rico
FIFA has opened an invitation-to-tender process for media rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup in the United States and Puerto Rico, with bidders also able to pursue an option covering the 2034 tournamen
CAF Strips Senegal of Africa Cup of Nations Title After Forfeit Ruling
The Confederation of African Football has overturned Senegal’s victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, declaring them forfeit after a mass walkout in protest of a penalty decision. Morocco is now crowned champions with a 3-0 win, while Senegal’s head coach faces a five-match suspension.
Flamingos Secure Round of 16 Spot at 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup After Stunner Against North Korea
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team qualified for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco following a 3-1 win over defending champions North Korea. The victory concluded a strong Group B comeback after an opening match defeat to Poland and a 2-0 win over Puerto Rico.
Nigeria’s Flamingos Secure Crucial Win Over Puerto Rico to Extend U-17 World Cup Ambitions
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have turned their campaign around with a dominant 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico in Morocco, reclaiming momentum ahead of a pivotal Group B clash. The win follows a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Poland and marks their first points in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
CAF Women’s Champions League 2026: Ampem Darkoa Ladies join Group B after contentious draw in Cairo
Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies secure a spot in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League after a legal victory over Edo Queens, landing in Group B alongside defending champions AS FAR. The draw in Cairo sets up a competitive Group B, with the tournament kicking off in Egypt from November 1–15.
Ghana’s U-20 AFCON hosting rights in jeopardy as funding crisis deepens
With less than a year until the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana’s government faces mounting pressure to secure funding for the tournament—or risk losing the rights entirely. Morocco and Egypt stand ready to step in as backups, while CAF’s patience is clearly running thin.
Kenya’s Junior Starlets suffer heavy defeat as China PR dominate in FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup opener
The Kenya U17 women’s team, returning for their second consecutive FIFA World Cup, suffered a 3-0 defeat to China PR in their Group E opener at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Rabat. The loss leaves the Junior Starlets facing a challenging path forward as they prepare for their next match against the USA.
Ghana’s AFCON hopes shattered as Antoine Semenyo ruled out for eight weeks ahead of Somalia clash
Antoine Semenyo’s injury setback leaves Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign in peril as the Manchester City winger faces an eight-week absence before the crucial November showdown against Somalia. The loss of a key creative force at left wing-back threatens to destabilize the Black Stars’ bid to reclaim momentum in a grueling qualifying campaign.