Morocco first African nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup
CAPE TOWN :Morocco became the first African country to book a place at next year’s World Cup finals on Friday with a 5-0 victory at home to Niger ensuring they top their group.
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Morocco first African qualifiers for 2026 World Cup
JOHANNESBURG: Morocco trounced 10-man Niger 5-0 in Rabat on Friday to win Group E and become the first African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Ismaeil Saibari scored twice in the first half after Abdul-Latif Goumey was sent off and second-half goals from Ayoub el Kaabi, Hamza Igamane and Azzedine Ounahi completed the rout
Algeria upset Uganda in CHAN opener
NAIROBI: Algeria thumped Uganda 3-0 in their opening African Nations Championships (CHAN) Group C match in Kampala on Monday.
FIFA lift ban on Congo Brazzaville
JOHANNESBURG: A ban on Congo Brazzaville competing in international competitions has been lifted, a FIFA statement said on Thursday. Congo were suspended last February due to government interference in the administration of football in the central African nation. This prevented the ‘Red Devils’ playing 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Zambia and Tanzania in March. Last year, Congo lost away to Zambia and at home to Morocco, and forfeited the points to Niger after a dispute over where the match should be played.
Team Delta in control as battle for champion of sports in Niger Delta rages in Uyo
For a majority of athletes and officials of Team Delta, the ongoing maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, is an opportunity to claim their rightful position as the ‘Commander-in-chief’ in the region as far as sporting event is concerned.
Uyo 2025 Niger Delta Sports Festival: Delta, Abia in good stead as athletics commences
• Oborevwori pledges to transform sports in Delta State Team Delta yesterday defeated Imo State 2-1 in the men’s football event to set the stage for qualification to the quarterfinals of the event. This came after they defeated Cross River 44-39 in the opening game of the women’s basketball, yesterday.
NDSF: U.S.-based speed star Ashe seeks double gold medals for Team Delta
United States-based Favour Ashe will be the centre of attraction today when the track and field events begin at the ongoing maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo.
Tinubu declares Niger Delta Sports Festival open today
Phyno, Eben headline musical performance