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Five teams fight for final three African slots for 2026 World Cup

Five countries including the continental powerhouses Senegal, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire as well as potential debutants Benin and Gabon will battle on Tuesday night for the final three places from the African qualifying groups for next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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Nigeria v Benin live: Super Eagles seal play-off spot as South Africa qualify for World Cup

Nigeria 4-0 Benin: The Super Eagles ended Benin’s hopes of a first ever World Cup but couldn’t deny South Africa from automatic qualification

The Independent UK

What Nigeria and South Africa need to qualify for World Cup in exciting finale tonight

Super Eagles face a must-win match at home to Group C leaders Benin while Bafana Bafana host Rwanda on pivotal evening

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Pastures green: Cape Verde show no fear to reach World Cup for the first time

Cape Verde qualified for the football World Cup for the first time after dispatching Eswatini 3-0 on Monday night at the National Stadium in Praia.

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Africa imports over 70% of its medicines. Making active ingredients locally would change this

Africa carries a heavy health burden. It accounts for 25% of the global disease burden despite having only 18% of the global population.

The Conversation

‘A palette unlike anything in the west’: Ben Okri, Yinka Shonibare and more on how Nigerian art revived Britain’s cultural landscape

To mark a new exhibition at Tate Modern, author Ben Okri and other leading British-Nigerian cultural figures trace the impact of their heritage on their work, and consider its growing influence on the world stage

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria team plane forced to make emergency landing after windscreen cracks in mid-air

Problem occurred as the Super Eagles were travelling back from World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in South Africa

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Restitution row: how Nigeria’s new home for the Benin bronzes ended up with clay replicas

The public display of artefacts looted by British colonial forces at the new Museum of West African Art was supposed to be the crowning glory of a decades-long restitution effort. What went wrong?

The Guardian - UK

Road to 2026: Gabon gets four goals and red card, Benin, Nigeria snatch key win

Plenty of action in the African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, with Gabon's star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who scored four goals against Gambia. Group C leaders Benin won 1-0 in Rwanda to go two points clear of South Africa, who could only draw 0-0 with Zimbabwe. Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1…

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Zimbabwe 0-0 South Africa: Bafana Bafana frustrated as World Cup qualfication hopes hang by a thread

Nigeria and Benin’s results put South Africans on back foot heading into final game

Evening Standard

Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Super Eagles secure massive win to keep World Cup hopes alive

The Super Eagles were far from convincing but secured an important win as rivals dropped points

Evening Standard

How to watch Lesotho vs Nigeria: Live streams as Super Eagles handed World Cup 2026 lifeline

Victory for Nigeria would renew hope of a 2026 World Cup spot – here's how to watch Lesotho play Nigeria online from anywhere today.

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How to watch Lesotho vs Nigeria on FIFA+ — it's *FREE*

Nigeria travel to Lesotho knowing that a win is imperative for their World Cup hopes. Here's how you can watch for free from anywhere in the world.

Tom’s Guide

Lesotho vs Nigeria live: Super Eagles have slim lead as Kalake set up tense finish in crucial World Cup qualifier

Nigeria will feel they need maximum points to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive

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Lesotho vs Nigeria LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction after crucial Super Eagles win

The hosts threatened a late comeback but were eliminated from World Cup contention

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Road to 2026: Nigeria knuckle down as South Africa seek to claw back points

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle urged his squad to focus on beating Lesotho in their penultimate game in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, not on the permutations emerging from the other fixtures in the pool.

The Guardian - UK

‘We’ve all done stupid things but we’re all capable of redemption’: spoken-word artist Joshua Idehen on fighting hate with hope

His poem Mum Does the Washing went viral – but he started out parroting conservative talking points online. Now the British-Nigerian vocalist preaches a message of radical positivity

The Independent UK

Is Lesotho vs Nigeria on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup qualifier

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the clash

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How to watch Lesotho vs Nigeria for FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup qualifier today

Eric Chelle’s side face the first of two crucial matches as they look to confirm their place in the 2026 World Cup

The Conversation

What do Nigerian children think about computers? Our study found out

Digital literacy is the ability to use digital tools and technologies effectively, safely and responsibly. This includes the use of smartphones and devices, navigating the internet and exploring coding basics.

Evening Standard

What Nigeria and South Africa need to qualify for the World Cup

The Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana are locked in a fierce battle to make it to next summer’s tournament after twist

The Guardian - UK

‘It has been a big journey’: William Troost-Ekong on teaming up with Maro Itoje and giving back in Nigeria

The Super Eagles captain speaks to Ed Aarons about setting up a foundation after Afcon heartbreak and his leadership podcast with the England rugby forward

Evening Standard

World Cup permutations: State of play for Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa after Egypt qualify

Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia have also booked their place at next summer’s tournament

The Guardian - UK

‘This is a west African story’: how modern art tackled Nigeria’s identity crisis

As the landmark Nigerian Modernism exhibition opens at the Tate, curator Osei Bonsu talks about the art in dialogue with ideas of nation-making

The Independent UK

British Airways flight chaos as man dies and pregnant woman suffers medical episode

A flight en route to Nigeria had to divert to Barcelona after a passenger on the plane died, triggering a medical episode involving a pregnant women

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