Dr. Victor Ademola
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16-Year-Old Oluwakemi Adegbuyi: From NWFL Player of the Season to WAFU-B Player of the Tournament
Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, 16, is rapidly becoming one of Nigeria’s most exciting young footballers. After winning the 2025/26 NWFL Player of the Season award, she has now been named WAFU-B Player of the Tournament after helping Edo Queens qualify for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League. Her next challenge is the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Edo Queens are WAFU-B champions again — and Nigeria is back at the CAF Women’s Champions League
Edo Queens are WAFU-B champions again after defeating Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4–1 on penalties following a 2–2 draw in the 2026 final. The Nigerian champions have qualified for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League, with Oluwakemi Adegbuyi named Player of the Tournament and Doosuur Anastasia Atume winning the Golden Boot.
Nigeria D'Tigress Took 14 More Shots Than Hungary But Still Lost 71–67 at FIBA Women’s World Cup
Nigeria D’Tigress lost 71–67 to Hungary at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup despite attempting 14 more field goals. Nigeria shot 35% from the field, missed 11 free throws and were outrebounded 48–31 as Hungary held on for the win.
Nigeria D’Tigress Lose 99-81 to South Korea in 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Opener
Nigeria’s D’Tigress opened their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign with an 81–99 loss to South Korea in Berlin. Amy Okonkwo led Nigeria with 22 points, while Jihyun Park scored 27 for Korea as three-point shooting proved decisive.
Nigeria D’Tigress 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Roster: Full Squad
Nigeria D’Tigress have announced their final 12-player roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. See the full squad, Group B opponents and Nigeria’s tournament fixtures.
FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Korea Republic Hold Nigeria Falconets to 1-1 Draw in Final Friendly
Mary Mamudu scored again as Nigeria’s Falconets were held to a 1-1 draw by Korea Republic in their final friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.
FIFA Accepts Mass Resignations at NFF as Talks on Nigeria Football Reforms Continue
FIFA has accepted the resignations of principal officers of the Nigeria Football Federation, with FIFA, CAF, the National Sports Commission and the NFF administration continuing discussions on comprehensive reforms aimed at creating a more inclusive, stable and properly structured football administration in Nigeria.
FIFA Confirms Nigeria Falconets Squad for 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup
FIFA has confirmed Nigeria’s 21-player Falconets squad for the 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, with Moses Aduku’s side drawn alongside Spain, China PR and New Caledonia in Group F.
Nigeria vs South Korea U-20: Falconets Face Final World Cup Test After Poland Win
Nigeria’s Falconets will face Korea Republic in their final friendly before the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. After beating hosts Poland 1-0, Moses Aduku’s side will look to fine-tune their preparations ahead of their opening Group F clash with Spain, with Janet Akekoromowei unavailable for both matches.
Nigeria Women’s Handball Squad Revealed for Inaugural IHF Nations Trophy
Nigeria’s senior women’s handball team has named its final 16-player squad for the inaugural IHF Women’s Nations Trophy Africa Zone III in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Nigeria U20 Handball: Final 16-Man Squad Named for African Junior Championship
Nigeria’s U20 Men’s Handball Team has named its final 16-player squad for the 33rd African Men’s Junior Nations Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Amber Ogbolu: Canada-Born Forward in Nigeria’s FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Squad Opens Up
Canada-born forward Amber Ogbolu is in Poland with Nigeria’s Falconets for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. In an exclusive interview with AdemolaSports, the Oregon State player discusses her emotional call-up, Nigerian roots, adapting to the Falconets and her World Cup dream.