Nigeria in Pot 1 as draw for 2026 World Cup African qualifiers hold July 13
The Super Eagles have been drawn in Pot 1 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, which draw will hold in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on July 13, 2023.
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Five Afcon qualifying talking points as African giants Ghana, Cameroon in fight for final places
Five-time champions Cameroon will be among 16 teams chasing nine finals places in the last round of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying during September.
Ireland-Kuwait U21 abandoned after racist remark
Republic of Ireland's U21 friendly against Kuwait was abandoned in the second half after the FAI reported that a racist remark was directed at a member of Irish substitute's bench.
Nigeria lead list of four more Cup of Nations finals qualifiers
CAPE TOWN : Striker Kelechi Ihenacho scored a stoppage time winner as Nigeria beat Sierra Leone 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers to become one of four countries on Sunday to be added to the list of finalists for next year’s tournament.
Ireland Under-21s set for return against Ukraine
Republic of Ireland Under-21s will play their first friendly of the June international window against Ukraine in Bad Waltersdorf, Austria on Friday.
Ireland Under-21 game off after Gabon fail to travel
The Republic of Ireland's Under-21 friendly with Gabon has been called off after their opponents opted not to travel to play the game.
James Abankwah among new call-ups to Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad
Udinese's James Abankwah is among the nine first-time call-ups to the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for the upcoming trio of friendlies against Gabon, Kuwait and Ukraine in Austria next week.
DR Congo’s Chancel Mbemba wins FRANCE 24-RFI award for best African player in Ligue 1
The 28-year-old Mbemba has become a crucial defensive linchpin at Marseille after spells at Anderlecht, Newcastle and Porto – even scoring seven goals in 43 appearances after coming into his own at the southern French club.