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Nigeria Falconets vs Colombia U20: Confirmed Starting XIs for FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Quarter-Final
Nigeria and Colombia have released their starting XIs for Sunday’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup quarter-final. Christiana Uzoma captains a 3-4-3 Falconets side, with Queen Joseph starting ahead of Precious Oscar. Colombia set up in a 5-4-1 under Carlos Paniagua, with Juana Ortegon as captain. Kick-off is 18:30 WAT at Stadion Miejski ŁKS, Łódź.
Victor Osimhen Ruled Out of AFCON Qualifiers After Slow Recovery
Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s AFCON qualifier double-header against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau after a slower-than-expected recovery from a muscle strain. He had been named in Eric Chelle’s squad, but his absence from Galatasaray’s match against Trabzonspor confirmed he will not be ready for the Super Eagles.
Nigeria vs Burkina Faso: Flamingos 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup Match Preview, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live
Nigeria Flamingos play Burkina Faso U17 on Monday, 21 September at Lycée Scientifique in the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup. Nigeria have beaten Niger 5-0 and Ghana 4-2. Harmony Chidi and Mary Dunstan have scored in both games. Follow AdemolaSports WhatsApp for the live link and match updates.
Nigeria vs Colombia: Falconets FIFA U-20 World Cup Quarter-Final, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live
Nigeria face Colombia in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup quarter-final on Sunday, 20 September in Łódź. Kick-off is 3:00pm Poland time, 2:00pm Nigerian time. The Falconets arrive on the back of a 3-0 win over England and 13 goals in four matches. Colombia are through after a late own-goal win over hosts Poland. Preview, key players, head-to-head and how to watch.
Nigeria Flamingos beat Ghana 4-2 at the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup despite red card
Nigeria Flamingos beat Ghana U17 4-2 at the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup in Yamoussoukro despite a 59th-minute red card for Elizabeth Adesuyi. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Harmony Chidi, Mary Dunstan and Kaosarat Akanji scored as Nigeria made it 9 goals in 2 games after a 5-0 win over Niger U17 on 16 September. Ghana had won their opener 4-0 on 18 September.
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals: 8 Teams From 5 Regions, Nigeria Falconets the Sole African Representative
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 has reached the quarter-final stage, with eight teams from five geographic regions still in contention. Nigeria is the only African representative, while Europe, Asia and South America each have two teams remaining and Concacaf has one.
Nigeria vs Ghana: Flamingos 2026 WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup Match Preview, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live
Nigeria Flamingos face Ghana Black Maidens in the 2026 WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup on Saturday, 19 September. Check the kick-off time, venue, match preview and how to watch live.
Super Eagles: Chelle Names Two Squads for AFCON Qualifiers and Russia Friendly
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named two 24-man squads for Nigeria’s upcoming international fixtures, with one group facing Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers and another selected for the Russia friendly in October.
Nigeria 3-0 England: Falconets Cruise Into U-20 Women's World Cup Quarter-Finals
Nigeria secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory over England, recording their second win of the tournament.
Nigeria vs England: Falconets Starting XI Released for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Round of 16
Nigeria have released their starting XI for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 clash against England. See the Falconets lineup, substitutes, coaches, kick-off time and key players for the knockout match.
Nigeria vs England: Falconets FIFA U-20 World Cup Round of 16 Preview, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live
Nigeria’s Falconets take on England in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Here is everything to know about the match, including kick-off time, venue, team form, statistics, key players and how to watch live.
Nigeria Flamingos 5-0 Niger: Flamingos Open WAFU-B U17 Girls’ Cup With Big Win
Nigeria Flamingos defeated Niger Republic 5-0 in their opening match of the 2026 WAFU-B U17 Girls’ Cup, with goals from Chidi Harmony, Awawu Bashiru, Ohunene Sunday, Oluebube Umejiaku and Ayomide Rotimi.
Nigeria vs Niger: Flamingos WAFU B U17 Girls Cup Match Preview, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live
Nigeria’s Flamingos face Niger Republic on Wednesday, September 16, in their opening match of the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Here is the kick-off time, squad, match preview and how to watch the game live.
NIGERIA FALCONETS | PLAYER STATS AFTER 3 MATCHES | 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
FIFA’s official tournament statistics reveal Nigeria Falconets’ leading performers after three matches at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, as Nigeria finish second in Group F and advance to the Round of 16.
Nigeria Flamingos Arrive in Côte d’Ivoire as Coach Busari Names Squad for WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup
The Flamingos have arrived in Abidjan ahead of the 2026 WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup in Yamoussoukro. Coach Hakeem Busari has selected a 20-player squad as Nigeria begins preparations for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Rivers United vs San Pedro: Tactical Breakdown
A tactical breakdown of Rivers United’s 2-2 draw with FC San Pedro, examining their formation, midfield struggles, left-side tactics, missed chances, individual errors and substitutions.
U-20 Women’s World Cup Top Scorers: Nigeria’s Winner David and Kareem Join Golden Boot Race
The Golden Boot race is heating up at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with Nigeria boasting three players among the tournament’s leading scorers after the group stage.
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Round of 16: Full Fixtures, Group-Stage Records and Nigeria’s England Test
The 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup enters the knockout stage with 16 teams remaining. Here is a complete look at the Round of 16 fixtures, each team’s group-stage record and Nigeria’s England test.
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026: Nigeria Are the Only African Team Left, Final Standings and Round of 16
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 group stage is complete. See the final standings for all six groups, the four best third-placed teams and all 16 nations advancing to the Round of 16, including Nigeria’s Falconets.
Nigeria Falconets Make History With Record 10-1 Win Over New Caledonia to Reach U-20 Women's World Cup Round of 16
Nigeria’s Falconets made history at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with a record 10-1 victory over New Caledonia. Ramotalahi Kareem and Winner Onajite David scored hat-tricks as Nigeria finished second in Group F and advanced to the Round of 16, where they will face England.