Nigeria/Africa
Ireland 0-0 Nigeria: Super Falcons progress to World Cup knock out stage

In their final match of the World Cup, the Republic of Ireland secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Super Falcons of Nigeria.
Although the Irish team had already been eliminated from the tournament after defeats to Australia and Canada, they put up a determined performance to earn their first point at a World Cup.
The result had significant implications for the group standings, as Nigeria’s progression to the last-16 was confirmed with their second-place finish.
Despite being the lowest-ranked team in Group B, the Super Falcons managed to qualify at the expense of the Olympic champions, Canada.
In a relatively uneventful match in Brisbane, Nigeria came closest to breaking the deadlock when Courtney Brosnan made an impressive save, pushing Uchenna Kanu’s header onto the crossbar.
With their second-place finish, Nigeria is set to face the winners of Group D in Brisbane, a position that could potentially be filled by England if they secure a draw or victory against China in their upcoming match.
AFCON
Official: Morocco to host 2025 AFCON as Nigeria fails to secure 2027 edition

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee announced on Wednesday, September 27, in Cairo, Egypt, that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be hosted by the East African nation of Morocco.
This decision marks Morocco’s return to hosting the tournament, with their last hosting stint dating back to 1988.
In 2015, Morocco was initially chosen as the host, but due to concerns surrounding the Ebola virus, the country requested a postponement, leading to CAF eventually revoking their hosting rights.
Additionally, the committee revealed that the 2027 AFCON edition will be jointly hosted by three East African countries: Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
This decision reflects CAF’s commitment to expanding the tournament’s reach across the continent.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe expressed his enthusiasm about the future of African football, describing it as “brighter than ever.”
He even went further to suggest that an African nation could soon clinch victory in the FIFA World Cup, showcasing the growing talent and potential within the continent’s footballing landscape.
Football
‘Get contract terminated!’ – Fan begs Osimhen to join Barca after TikTok scandal

Barca fan Streplic accepts Victor Osimhen’s move to Barcelona is an easy decision. He likewise figures this transfer would assist the Nigerian to the greatest individual honor a footballer can win.
“Osimhen should get his contract terminated and join Barcelona on a free, become the best striker in the world, and win the Ballon d’Or,” Streplic tweeted.
It appears that Osimhen’s time at Napoli could be coming to an end, possibly even before January, unless the Serie A club apologizes for controversial TikTok videos they posted recently.
These videos included one where Osimhen jokingly asked for a penalty in a childlike voice, and another that referred to him as a ‘coconut.’
The backlash against these videos led to their deletion, but Osimhen is reportedly considering legal action against Napoli. He has also removed all photos and videos of himself in a Napoli shirt from his Instagram account.
With Osimhen seemingly on the verge of terminating his contract with Napoli, fans from various clubs, including Barcelona, are already expressing their interest in him as a potential transfer target.
Osimhen was previously linked with Barcelona during his time at Lille, where he was seen as a potential replacement for Luis Suarez. However, he ultimately chose a move to Serie A, helping Napoli secure a league triumph.
Football
Spanish club Cadiz CF pays tribute to Mohbad

Cadiz CF, the LaLiga football club, has paid tribute to the late Nigerian rapper and performer, Mohbad, on social media.
Mohbad’s passing, which occurred two weeks ago, has elicited an outpouring of tributes and expressions of grief.
While the cause of his death remains unknown, Nigerians have been protesting and offering prayers in response.
In a show of solidarity, Cadiz CF announced on their official page that they will display a Mohbad jersey on their substitute bench during their game against Rayo Vallecano, offering their support and strength to the team.
SportVectru previously reported that Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye paid a touching tribute to Mohbad on her social media page.
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