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Nigeria 2-0 Côte d’Ivoire: Flamingos Make It Four From Four at WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos beat hosts Côte d’Ivoire 2-0 at the 2026 WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup in Yamoussoukro. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi scored in the 4th minute and Pattra Oparanmegwa added a second in the 83rd as Nigeria made it four wins from four, 12 points and another clean sheet.
Nigeria vs Madagascar: Super Eagles AFCON 2027 Qualifier, Kick-off Time, Squad, Head-to-Head & How to Watch Live
Nigeria begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on Friday, September 25. Here is everything to know about the Super Eagles' squad, Osimhen's absence, Madagascar's team news, head-to-head record, Group L, kick-off time and how to watch the match live.
Nigeria vs Côte d’Ivoire: Flamingos WAFU B U17 Girls Cup Match Preview, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live
Nigeria’s Flamingos face Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday in their fourth match of the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup. Nigeria lead the standings with nine points from three wins, while Côte d’Ivoire have six points from two wins and one defeat.
Nigeria 2-0 Burkina Faso: Flamingos Stay Top of WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos remain top of the 2026 WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup table with nine points from three games after a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Yamoussoukro.
Zambia End Nora Häuptle Era as Copper Queens Seek New Direction
Zambia have parted ways with Copper Queens head coach Nora Häuptle by mutual agreement, with assistant coach Charles Haalubono taking interim charge.
Aruna, Omotayo Fly Nigeria’s Flag at 2026 African Table Tennis Championships
Quadri Aruna and Olajide Omotayo will lead Nigeria’s singles challenge at the 2026 ITTF Africa Championships in Tangier, despite the country’s absence from the team events.
Morocco End Nigeria’s Davis Cup Challenge With Doubles Win
Morocco defeated Nigeria in the decisive Davis Cup doubles rubber to seal a 3-0 lead and secure qualification for the 2027 World Group I Play-offs.
Nigeria 0-1 Colombia: Falconets Exit FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup After Late Quarter-Final Blow
Nigeria’s Falconets have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Colombia in Łódź. Despite creating more attempts and hitting the crossbar, Nigeria were punished by Valerin Loboa’s 90+2-minute winner after Kafayat Mafisere was sent off in the closing stages.
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.
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
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.