AdemolaSports

Latest

Most recent stories

Port Harcourt Set for Three-Day NPBL Final Four Battle
Basketball

Port Harcourt Set for Three-Day NPBL Final Four Battle

The 2026 NPBL Final Four begins today in Port Harcourt, with Rivers Hoopers, Maktown Flyers, Gboko City Chiefs and Aso Sky Hawks battling for the league title and Nigeria's 2027 BAL ticket.

Merry Okoh
Merry OkohAdemolaSports writer
2m620 September 2026
Morocco Move Within One Win of Davis Cup Play-Offs After Beating Nigeria
Athletics

Morocco Move Within One Win of Davis Cup Play-Offs After Beating Nigeria

Morocco take a 2-0 lead over Nigeria in the Davis Cup World Group II tie in Rabat after straight-set victories for Karim Bennani and Yassine Dlimi

Merry Okoh
Merry OkohAdemolaSports writer
2m1120 September 2026
Nigeria Falconets vs Colombia U20: Confirmed Starting XIs for FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Quarter-Final
Falconets

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
2m40820 September 2026
Victor Osimhen Ruled Out of AFCON Qualifiers After Slow Recovery
Super Eagles

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
1m11219 September 2026
Nigeria vs Burkina Faso: Flamingos 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup Match Preview, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live
Flamingos

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
2m33519 September 2026
Nigeria vs Colombia: Falconets FIFA U-20 World Cup Quarter-Final, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live
Falconets

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
8m122819 September 2026
Super Falcons Defender Chidinma Okeke Joins Napoli Femminile
Super Falcons

Super Falcons Defender Chidinma Okeke Joins Napoli Femminile

Super Falcons defender Chidinma Okeke has joined Italian Serie A club Napoli Femminile on a permanent transfer from Mexican side Club América. The 26-year-old Nigerian international brings extensive global experience to Naples after winning the Liga MX Femenil title and CONCACAF W Champions Cup with Club América.

Ejim Kaycee Bethel
Ejim Kaycee BethelAdemolaSports writerVerified
2m1619 September 2026
Nigeria Flamingos beat Ghana 4-2 at the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup despite red card
Flamingos

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
2m13218 September 2026
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals: 8 Teams From 5 Regions, Nigeria Falconets the Sole African Representative
Falconets

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
5m22717 September 2026
Nigeria vs Ghana: Flamingos 2026 WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup Match Preview, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live
Flamingos

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
3m17017 September 2026
Super Eagles: Chelle Names Two Squads for AFCON Qualifiers and Russia Friendly
Super Eagles

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
5m29717 September 2026
Nigeria 3-0 England: Falconets Cruise Into U-20 Women's World Cup Quarter-Finals
Falconets

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
5m57117 September 2026
Nigeria vs England: Falconets Starting XI Released for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Round of 16
Falconets

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
3m53517 September 2026
Gifted or Nurtured? What Nigerian Athletes Reveal About Champions
Opinion

Gifted or Nurtured? What Nigerian Athletes Reveal About Champions

A look at whether elite athletes are born with exceptional talent or developed through training, coaching and opportunity, using Nigerian stars Tobi Amusan, Enoch Adegoke and Ese Brume as case studies.

Merry Okoh
Merry OkohAdemolaSports writer
3m517 September 2026
Nigeria vs England: Falconets FIFA U-20 World Cup Round of 16 Preview, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live
Falconets

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
7m146816 September 2026
Nigeria Flamingos 5-0 Niger: Flamingos Open WAFU-B U17 Girls’ Cup With Big Win
Flamingos

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
2m10516 September 2026
Nigeria vs Niger: Flamingos WAFU B U17 Girls Cup Match Preview, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live
Flamingos

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
3m22115 September 2026
NIGERIA FALCONETS | PLAYER STATS AFTER 3 MATCHES | 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
Falconets

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
1m15115 September 2026
Nigeria Rakes In $130,000 From World Athletics Ultimate Championship
Athletics

Nigeria Rakes In $130,000 From World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Team Nigeria earned $130,000 across five events at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, with Tobi Amusan leading the country's performances.

Merry Okoh
Merry OkohAdemolaSports writer
2m2715 September 2026
2026 NPBL Final Four Moves To Port Harcourt After Venue Clash
Basketball

2026 NPBL Final Four Moves To Port Harcourt After Venue Clash

Port Harcourt will host the 2026 NPBL Final Four from September 20–22 after a venue clash forced organisers to reschedule the season-ending tournament.

Merry Okoh
Merry OkohAdemolaSports writer
2m1615 September 2026