Dr. Victor Ademola
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D’Tigress Players Receive $100,000 Presidential Cash Reward, NSC Confirms
The National Sports Commission has confirmed that the naira equivalent of $100,000 was paid to each D’Tigresses player and $50,000 to team officials on 9 September 2026, completing the cash part of President Tinubu’s reward for their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title.
Nigeria vs China: Falconets FIFA U-20 World Cup Match Preview, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live
Nigeria’s Falconets face China PR in a crucial Group F clash at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026. After losing 2–0 to Spain, Nigeria need a positive result to revive their knockout-stage hopes. Find the kick-off time, qualification scenario, key players, team news and how to watch China PR vs Nigeria live.
Eguavoen named interim Super Falcons head coach, with Danjuma, Baruwa and Yusuf as assistants, for LA 2028 Olympic qualifiers
Augustine Eguavoen will lead the Super Falcons on an interim basis for their 2028 Olympic qualifying ties against Comoros, assisted by Christopher Danjuma, Olatunji Baruwa and Ayisat Yusuf. Both legs will be played at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo, on 9 and 13 October 2026, as Nigeria begins a four-round knockout path for one of Africa’s two Los Angeles tickets.
Super Eagles to Face Russia Again 16 Months After Moscow Draw
Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on October 6, 2026. The fixture will be the Super Eagles’ second meeting with Russia in 16 months, following their 1-1 draw in Moscow in June 2025.
D’Tigress’ 3 Losses: The Bigger Conversation Nigerian Basketball Must Have
D’Tigress’ three losses at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup should spark more than criticism of players and coaches. Nigeria must look at preparation, grassroots development, the domestic league, player pathways and basketball administration if it wants sustained success internationally.
2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup: Matchday 1 Results and Group Standings
Hosts Poland, Brazil, Ecuador and China all won on opening day. Spain beat Nigeria 2-0 in Group F. Here are the standings, points and goal difference in every group after Matchday 1.
FIFA and CAF Suspend NFF Electoral Process, Plan Joint Assessment Mission to Nigeria
FIFA and CAF have ordered the suspension of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) electoral process as they assess recent leadership changes, resignations and governance issues within Nigerian football. A joint FIFA-CAF mission is expected in Abuja to meet NFF officials, electoral bodies, football stakeholders and the Federal Government before any decision is taken on the next steps.
Nigeria Falconets 0–2 Spain: 3rd in Group F as China PR Clash Becomes Crucial | FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026
Nigeria Falconets lost 2–0 to Spain in their opening FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 match. See the Group F standings, next match against China PR and what Nigeria need to qualify for the Round of 16.
Nigeria Flamingos Draw Ghana, Togo and Niger in WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos have been drawn against Ghana, Togo and Niger in Group B of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup in Côte d’Ivoire, an important preparation tournament ahead of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Super Falcons’ road to Los Angeles 2028: Comoros first, then four knockout rounds
The Super Falcons begin their bid for a second successive Olympic appearance against Comoros at Remo Stars Stadium on 9 and 13 October. Nigeria must then win three more two-legged ties — through possible meetings with Morocco or DR Congo, then Tunisia, Senegal, Benin or Mali, and a final-round opponent from Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and others — to take one of Africa’s two places at Los Angeles 2028.
Spain vs Nigeria: Falconets FIFA U-20 World Cup Match Preview, Kick-off Time & How to Watch Live
Spain vs Nigeria match preview, kick-off time and how to watch the Falconets live as Nigeria begin their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign in Poland.
Doosuur Atume: The Edo Queens Goal Machine Who Just Won the WAFU-B Golden Boot
Edo Queens forward Doosuur Anastasia Atume has won the 2026 WAFU-B Golden Boot after scoring five goals, including the equaliser in the final against Ampem Darkoa.