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2026 WORLD CUP DRAW: AFRICA HANDED BLOCKBUSTER OPENERS AGAINST WORLD GIANTS

Africa’s representatives have been handed blockbuster opening fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Friday’s dramatic draw paired Morocco with Brazil, Senegal with France, and South Africa with tournament co-hosts Mexico. The matchups revive iconic World Cup memories and set the stage for continent-defining group battles as Africa seeks to surpass Morocco’s historic 2022 semifinal run.

FIFA to Deduct 3 Points From South Africa Over Ineligible Player — Boost for Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes

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FIFA set to dock South Africa 3 points for fielding an ineligible player, potentially reshaping Nigeria’s World Cup qualification group.

Ghana Clinch WAFCON Bronze as Nigeria Dominate Awards Table

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Ghana secured third place at WAFCON 2024 with a penalty shootout victory over defending champions South Africa after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Meanwhile, Nigeria dominated the tournament’s award slate, taking home Best Player, Best Goalkeeper, and Coach of the Tournament following their 3-2 comeback win over Morocco to seal a historic 10th title.

FIFA Sanction Threat Looms Over South Africa as Nigeria Eyes Group C Comeback

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South Africa’s World Cup qualification is under scrutiny as a possible three-point deduction may hand Nigeria a lifeline in the heated Group C battle.

Falcons Retain Top Spot in Africa as FIFA Ranking Confirms Nigerian Dominance

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Despite minimal point movement, Nigeria remains Africa's No.1 women's football team in the latest FIFA World Ranking, outclassing South Africa and Morocco.

South Africa Coach Hugo Broos: “Nigeria Will Help Us Qualify for 2026 World Cup”

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“They cannot afford to lose any more points. Against every team, they will do everything to win. And at the moment, we have four points ahead of Nigeria.”

South Africa coach reveals the number of points Bafana Bafana must earn against Nigeria to secure a World Cup spot.

IDNN12 months ago0

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has outlined the points total he believes will secure Bafana Bafana’s place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead...