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FIFA U15 World Cup: Nigeria vs Jordan, The Gambia Preview, Kick-off Times & How to Watch Live
Nigeria’s Future Eagles face a busy Sunday at the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival, taking on Jordan at 9:45 a.m. and The Gambia at 4:30 p.m. Nigerian time after drawing 3-3 with South Sudan.
FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival: Future Eagles Held to 3-3 Draw by South Sudan
Nigeria’s Future Eagles opened their campaign at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival with a 3-3 draw against South Sudan in Azerbaijan. They face Jordan and The Gambia on Sunday, October 25.
Nigeria vs South Sudan: FIFA U-15 World Cup Preview, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live
Nigeria’s Future Eagles begin their FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival campaign against South Sudan in Baku on Saturday, 24 October 2026. Head coach Patrick Bassey’s 14-man squad faces five group-stage matches in three days in the eight-a-side competition.
Nigeria Flamingos Defeat Defending Champions Korea DPR to Advance to Round of 16 of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
The Nigeria Flamingos defeated Korea DPR 3–1 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Goals from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Oluebube Umejiaku and Kanyinsola Yusuf secured the victory, with Nigeria finishing second in Group B. They will face the runners-up in Group F in the Round of 16.
Nigeria vs Korea DPR U17: Oluebube Umejiaku Starts as Captain Harmony Chidi Is Named Among Substitutes
Oluebube Umejiaku starts for Nigeria’s Flamingos in their crucial Group B clash against defending champions Korea DPR, while Captain Chidi Harmony is named among the substitutes. Head coach Akeem Busari has made his selection for the decisive encounter at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Nigeria vs North Korea U17: All Flamingos’ Qualification Permutations Explained
Nigeria’s Flamingos face defending champions North Korea in their final Group B match at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Find out how the possible results and Poland’s match against Puerto Rico could affect Nigeria’s chances of reaching the Round of 16.
FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival: Future Eagles Arrive in Baku, Face South Sudan in Opener
The Future Eagles have arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, ahead of the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival, which runs from October 22 to 31. Nigeria begin against South Sudan on Saturday.
FIFA Approves Normalisation Committee to Run Nigeria Football
FIFA has approved a Normalisation Committee to manage the NFF ahead of fresh executive elections. Members will be appointed jointly by FIFA and CAF and will not be eligible to contest in the forthcoming elections.
LA 2028 Olympics Qualifiers: Chelle Invites 31 Home-Based Players for DR Congo Clash
Éric Chelle has invited 31 home-based players to Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles for their U23 AFCON qualifying tie against DR Congo, with the first leg scheduled for November 13 in Lubumbashi.
Nigeria vs North Korea U17: Flamingos World Cup Preview, Kick-off Time, Projected Line-ups and How to Watch
Nigeria’s Flamingos face four-time champions North Korea in their final Group B match at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Kim Won-sim and Yu Jong-hyang have scored four goals each, while Oluwakemi Adegbuyi will be one of Nigeria’s players to watch after her Player of the Match performance against Puerto Rico.
Edo Queens Accept CAF Decision, Set for WAFU-B Final Resumption in Cairo
Edo Queens FC have accepted CAF’s decision to resume the WAFU-B final against Ampem Darkoa Ladies on October 29 in Cairo, Egypt. The match will continue from the start of extra time after CAF annulled Edo Queens’ 4-1 penalty shootout victory, ruling that the required extra time had not been played.
Nigeria Flamingos Beat Puerto Rico 2-0 to Claim First Win at U-17 Women’s World Cup
The Nigeria Flamingos claimed their first win at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi opened the scoring in the 25th minute before Precious Oscar sealed the result in the 90+3rd minute.