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DR Congo vs Nigeria U23 - Preview: Olympic Eagles Begin Road to 2027 U23 AFCON and LA 2028
DR Congo vs Nigeria U23: The Olympic Eagles begin their 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a crucial two-legged tie against DR Congo. Nigeria travel to Lubumbashi for the first leg on November 13, 2026, before hosting the return match in Ikenne on November 17. Read the match preview, kick-off times, qualification details and Nigeria’s route to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
SUPER EAGLES SEEK REVIVAL AGAINST TANZANIA AS AFCON 2027 QUALIFIERS RESUME
Super Eagles vs Tanzania: Nigeria return to the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on November 13, 2026, for an important AFCON 2027 qualifier. After beating Madagascar 2–1 and losing 3–0 to Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria need three points to revive their Group L campaign. Here is the match preview, standings, previous results, qualification picture and key details ahead of the encounter.
SUPER FALCONS TO FACE ALGERIA IN TWO FRIENDLIES BEFORE 2028 OLYMPIC QUALIFYING TIE AGAINST MOROCCO
Nigeria's Super Falcons will play Algeria in a two-match friendly series during the next international window following their 7-0 aggregate victory over Comoros in the LA 2028 Olympic qualifiers. The matches will help prepare the team for their upcoming encounter with Morocco.
President Tinubu Rewards Each Flamingos Player with ₦100 Million After Historic U17 Women’s World Cup Triumph
Each Flamingos player will receive ₦100 million following Nigeria’s historic U-17 Women’s World Cup victory, although the players will only gain access to their individual rewards when they turn 18.
OFFICIAL: Details as Eric Chelle hands over Olympic Eagles to assistants ahead of DR Congo qualifiers
Ademola Sports understands that Eric Chelle has now handed over the Olympic Eagles to his assistants, Deniran Ortega and Bright Ozebagbe, with Ortega expected to take the lead in managing the team.
Queen Joseph: A Statistical Standout at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026
Queen Joseph delivered an impressive all-round performance at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, topping four statistical categories and ranking among the tournament's top five in eight different areas.
Zadok Yohanna, Daniel Daga headline 23-man Olympic Eagles squad for DR Congo Qualifiers
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released his 23-man squad for Nigeria's upcoming U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nigeria’s Key Stats: How the Flamingos Ranked Among the Best at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos became the first African champions of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, and the numbers show why. From Queen Joseph leading the fouls-against chart to the team ranking second in attempts, here are the key statistical standouts from their historic campaign in Morocco.
Umejiaku Makes History! Nigeria's Flamingos Star Wins U-17 World Cup Golden Ball
Oluebube Umejiaku has won the Golden Ball at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026, becoming the standout individual award winner from Nigeria's historic title-winning campaign.
Nigeria Become First African Champions as Flamingos Beat Japan to Win 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco
Nigeria defeat Japan 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final in Morocco. From an opening loss to six straight wins, the Flamingos make history as the first African champions and the first African women's team to win a FIFA competition.
Japan vs Nigeria: Flamingos Keep Faith with Winning XI as Both Teams Name Starters for 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Final | How to Watch Live
Nigeria name an unchanged starting XI for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final against Japan, while the Japanese make four changes. Get the confirmed line-ups, substitutes, match preview, historical records, kick-off time and how to watch the final live.
BREAKING - Victor Osimhen, Ilenikhena out, Frederick in, as Chelle names 24-man Super Eagles squad for Tanzania AFCON qualifiers
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released his 24-man squad for Nigeria's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania in November.