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Federal Government Fulfils Reward Pledge as Super Falcons Receive Cash Awards for 10th WAFCON Title
The Federal Government has fulfilled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’s reward pledge to the Super Falcons, with players, coaches and officials now receiving their cash awards following Nigeria’s historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title win.
2026 CAF Awards: Adegbuyi, Akekoromowei, Uzoma, Super Falcons get nominations
The nominations for the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards have been released, with Nigeria securing representation across several categories.
Brazil vs Nigeria: Flamingos Target Historic First FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Final | Preview, Predicted XI, Key Players and How to Watch Live
Nigeria's Flamingos are one victory away from their first FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final as they prepare to face Brazil on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. With four consecutive wins, a resilient defence and key players including Jane Ijirigho, Oluebube Umejiaku, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Favour Nkwocha, can Akeem Busari's side overcome Brazil's attacking threat and make history in Morocco?
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026: Japan, DPR Korea, Brazil and Nigeria Flamingos Reach Semi-finals
Japan, four-time champions DPR Korea, Brazil and Nigeria have reached the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026. Here is how each team reached the last four and their best performances in the tournament’s history.
Nigeria Flamingos beat Venezuela with late Oduntan penalty to reach 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup semi-finals
Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated Venezuela 1-0 in the quarter-finals, recording a historic fourth victory in regular time at a single edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. They will face Brazil on 4 November for a place in the final.
Nigeria vs Venezuela: Flamingos Name Starting XI for 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup Quarter-Final
Nigeria face Venezuela in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, with a semi-final place at stake. Coach Akeem Busari has named the same starting XI that defeated Mexico 2-1, while Venezuela coach Dayana Frias has made changes after their 1-0 win over Germany. The winner will face either China PR or Brazil in the semi-finals.
Nigeria vs Venezuela U17: Flamingos Preview, How to Watch Live, Predicted XI | 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria take on Venezuela on Sunday, 1 November, in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. After consecutive wins over DPR Korea and Mexico, the Flamingos must overcome a Venezuelan side that eliminated Germany to reach the last eight. Victory would send Nigeria into their first semi-final since 2022 and set a new record for regular-time wins in a single edition.
Inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup: Spain Win Title as Nigeria Finish 76th, Russia Score 69 Goals
Spain were crowned champions of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup after beating Czech Republic 3-0 in the final. Russia scored a tournament-high 69 goals, Belarus conceded the fewest, and Nigeria’s Future Eagles finished 76th after a campaign of draws and mixed results.
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria Face Venezuela, Ghana Draw Japan in Quarter-Finals
Nigeria and Ghana have discovered their opponents for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup quarter-finals. The Flamingos face Venezuela, while the Black Maidens meet Japan on Sunday, 1 November.
Nigeria Future Eagles Finish 76th at 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup After Defeat to Panama, Record 2 Wins, 6 Draws and 2 Losses
Nigeria’s Future Eagles ended their 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival campaign in 76th place after a 2-1 defeat to Panama. The team recorded two wins, four draws and three defeats across nine matches, including a 7-0 victory over New Caledonia and penalty-shootout success against Rwanda.
Nigeria Future Eagles vs Panama: 75th-Place Match Preview and How to Watch Live | 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup
Nigeria’s Future Eagles face Panama in the 75th-place match at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival on Friday, 30 October. After finishing third in Group AD, exiting Tier C in the Round of 16 and losing to Chile on penalties, Nigeria will aim to end their campaign with a victory in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Nigeria Flamingos Beat Mexico 2-1 to Reach FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Quarter-Finals
Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated Mexico 2-1 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Oluebube Umejiaku and Mary Dunstan scored before Emily Delgado pulled one back late. Nigeria will face Venezuela in the quarter-finals on 1 November.
Nigeria Future Eagles Lose to Chile on Penalties, to Fight for 75th Place at 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup
Nigeria’s Future Eagles lost to Chile on penalties after a 3-3 draw in the 73rd–76th-place classification semi-final. The defeat ends their hopes of finishing 73rd and sends them into a match against Panama on Friday, 30 October, as they fight for 75th place at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.
Nigeria vs Mexico U17: Flamingos Starting XI | 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. See both confirmed starting line-ups, substitutes, kick-off time, how to watch live and the quarter-final opponent awaiting the winner.
Edo Queens Lose WAFU-B Title to Ampem Darkoa After CAF-Ordered Final Resumption
Edo Queens have lost the WAFU-B title to Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies after a 3-2 defeat in the resumed final in Cairo. The result came after CAF annulled Edo Queens’ original 4-1 penalty shootout victory and ordered the match to continue from the beginning of extra time.
Nigeria Future Eagles Beat Rwanda on Penalties to Continue Fight for 73rd Place | 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival
Nigeria Future Eagles defeated Rwanda 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the 73rd–76th-place semi-finals at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival. Nigeria will face Chile on Thursday, 29 October, at 2:00 pm Nigerian time.
Nigeria Future Eagles vs Rwanda: 73rd–80th Place Play-Off, Preview and How to Watch Live | FIFA U-15 World Cup
Nigeria Future Eagles face Rwanda in the 73rd–80th-place play-off at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival. The match kicks off at 7:15 am Nigerian time at Hovsan Pitch 2B in Baku. Read the preview and find out how to watch live.
Nigeria Future Eagles Eliminated from FIFA U-15 World Cup After 6-3 Defeat to Benin
Nigeria have been eliminated from the Tier C competition at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival after losing 6-3 to Benin. Timothy Ijach scored twice and Wisdom Boniface added a goal, but Benin progressed to the quarter-finals of Group C.
Nigeria Future Eagles Thrash New Caledonia 7-0 to Reach Tier C Round of 16
Timothy Ijachi scored a hat-trick as Nigeria’s Future Eagles defeated New Caledonia 7-0 to reach the Tier C Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival. Nigeria will face the winner of Benin vs Cuba on Thursday.
Nigeria vs New Caledonia U15: Future Eagles Preview, Kick-off Time and How to Watch Live
Nigeria’s Future Eagles face New Caledonia on Wednesday, 28 October, at 8:30 a.m. WAT in the Tier C Round of 32 at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival. Find both teams’ qualification-stage records and how to watch live on FIFA+ via DAZN.