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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 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.
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.
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.
Ugochukwu Makes History as First American to Win FIA Formula 3 Championship
Nigerian-American driver Ugo Ugochukwu makes history as the first American to win the FIA Formula 3 Championship after finishing second in the Madrid season finale.
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.
Nigeria Face Morocco in Davis Cup World Group II Clash
Nigeria will face Morocco in a crucial Davis Cup World Group II tie in Rabat on September 19 and 20, 2026, with Nigeria aiming to build on its 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan.