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Quarter-Final Exits Confirmed for Two WAFCON 2026 Teams
Ivory Coast and South Africa have been eliminated from the WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals following losses to Algeria and Morocco.
Violence erupts during anti-migrant protest in South Africa injuring three
Three foreign nationals were injured and 80 people arrested after an anti-migrant protest in South Africa turned violent, prompting renewed calls for government intervention.
Nigerian High Commission Launches Repatriation Portal for Nationals in South Africa
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has debuted an online registration system for citizens interested in voluntary repatriation, with a deadline set for August 12, 2026.
Life sentence handed to attorney for murder of partner
A South African lawyer has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2023 murder of his girlfriend, whose body was found burned inside her car.
Francis Akpan Explains Why Ime Daniel Okon Ruled Out Playing for Nigeria
A family associate explains that Bafana Bafana defender Ime Daniel Okon has ruled out playing for Nigeria because he has no personal connection to the country.
Femi Falana Urges Nigerian Government to Sanction South African Firms Over Xenophobic Violence
Senior Advocate Femi Falana is calling on the Nigerian government to impose economic sanctions on South African companies and grant citizens direct access to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to address persistent xenophobic violence.
Maduabuchi Idam Criticizes Nigerian Government Over Inaction on South African Xenophobia
Activist Maduabuchi Idam has accused the Nigerian government of inaction regarding persistent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, urging the state to implement concrete policy and economic measures to protect its citizens.
South African Officials Dispute Allegations Regarding Ayra Starr’s Visa Rejection
South African authorities are challenging reports that Nigerian singer Ayra Starr was denied a visa, stating they have no record of any application ever being filed.
Xenophobic Violence Leads Nigerians in South Africa to Abandon Children
Nigerians fleeing recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa are leaving behind children fathered with local women due to financial hardships and opposition from the mothers.
Hugo Broos steps down as South Africa head coach
Hugo Broos has officially ended his five-year stint as South Africa's national football team coach following the expiration of his contract.