Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Lionel Messi ‘s World Cup ended in tears, uncertainty and heartbreak, but just days later, Major League Soccer handed the Argentine legend something he did not receive a year ago.
The wait is finally over. After months of anticipation, the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) officially burst into life.
Nigeria, with head coach Justine Madugu, has retained the core of the team that lifted the continental title last year as the Super Falcons prepare to defend their crown in Morocco but there is a catch.
Argentina manager, Lionel Scaloni admitted he must take time to decide his future after watching his side’s dream of retaining the FIFA World Cup slip away in heartbreaking fashion against Spain.
The curtain has finally fallen on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the tournament’s biggest individual honours told the story of a nation that conquered world football from every angle.
For almost two decades, football had learned one lesson the hard way. Never write off Lionel Messi.
Super Falcons midfielder, Deborah Abiodun has sent a strong warning to Nigeria’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations rivals, stating that lifting the continental trophy last year has only increased the team’s desire to win it again.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have suffered a setback in their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after their scheduled international friendly against Ghana’s Black Queens was unexpectedly cancelled.
World champions, Argentina score twice in the closing minutes to crush England’s dream as Lionel Messi inspires another unforgettable World Cup escape.
Some football matches are simply games. England versus Argentina has never been one of them.