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Nigeria U23: Seven Players Selected for 2028 LA Olympics Qualifiers Against DR Congo
Seven players have secured places in Nigeria's U23 Olympic Eagles squad following a two-week training camp in Ikenne, while 17 others have returned to their NPFL clubs.
Japan vs Nigeria: Flamingos chase history as Africa's first U-17 Women's World Cup title beckons | Preview, Predicted XI, Key Players and How to Watch Live
Nigeria are one match away from making history. After five consecutive victories, the Flamingos face former champions Japan in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 final.
Nigeria Make History, Beat Brazil 3-1 to Reach First-Ever FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Final
Nigeria's Flamingos have made history by becoming the first African team to reach the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final. Queen Joseph and Awawu Bashiru, with a brace, scored in a 3-1 semi-final victory over Brazil in Morocco. Nigeria will face Japan in Saturday's final.
Brazil vs Nigeria: Flamingos Make One Change as Both Teams Name Starting XIs for FIFA U-17 World Cup Semi-Final
Nigeria have named their starting XI for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup semi-final against Brazil, with Awawu Bashiru coming into midfield for Tosin Rafiu. Brazil, meanwhile, have retained their entire starting line-up from the 2-1 quarter-final victory over China PR. Both teams are chasing a place in the final.
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.