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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.