By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Pmnewsnigeria
Nigeria’s women’s team will not compete at the 2027 World Cup, ending its presence at the previous nine editions and costing the country $2.5 million. The Nigerian Football Federation is calling for Justine Madugu and her staff to leave, while launching an investigation into difficulties affecting the national teams, according to Pmnewsnigeria.
FIFA has increased to $2.5 million per team the contribution to prepare for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The package also includes bonuses and club-related payments, while the financial distribution is to be detailed at the FIFA Council meeting in December 2026, 3news reports.
🇧🇷 Brazil · Source: 3news ·
Morocco’s under-17 women’s team lost 5-1 to Argentina on the final matchday of Group A at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. With three points and in third place, Morocco are waiting for the other results to learn whether they will qualify for the round of 16, Lebrief reports.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Lebrief ·
The Confederation of African Football has asked its 54 federations to choose between an Africa Cup of Nations every two years or every four years. Responses are due by 28 October, before a vote at the 21 November General Assembly in Abuja, according to CAF.
🌍 World · Source: Camer ·
FIFA has approved a normalisation committee to administer the Nigeria Football Federation until a new leadership is elected, with a deadline set for 31 May 2027. Its members will be appointed jointly by FIFA and CAF and will not be allowed to stand for the future leadership, according to the Nigerian federation.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: MyJoyOnline ·
Nigerian army frees more than 70 hostages in one weekThe Nigerian army freed more than 70 abducted people and recovered 10 million naira suspected to be ransom between 15 and 22 October. Several suspects linked to terrorism and abductions were also arrested in several states, according to military operations spokesman Michael Onoja.
Amadou Onana speaks Wolof after Nicolas Jackson’s braceBelgian midfielder of Senegalese origin Amadou Onana prompted many reactions after a clip showed him speaking Wolof following Nicolas Jackson’s brace against Manchester City. Born and raised in Senegal, the player speaks the language fluently, Senenews reports.The week in Africa
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