Tag: #NigeriaFootball
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NIGERIA DROPS OUT OF 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS AFTER PENALTY SHOOTOUT LOSS TO DR CONGO
Nigeria’s hopes to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreak on Sunday after a tense 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) culminated in a 4-3 defeat on penalties. Despite fielding a star-studded squad, the Super Eagles were edged out by the Leopards in the final qualifying playoff held…
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FALCONETS CRUSH GHANA 3-0 TO CLAIM WAFU-B U20 GIRLS CUP TITLE WITH A GAME TO SPARE
Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s national team, the Falconets, completed a dominant run in the 2025 WAFU-B U20 Girls Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Ghana’s Black Princesses at Stade Omnisports d’Adjohoun, Benin. This win gave Nigeria a rare double over Ghana after a 3-1 triumph in the tournament opener. Janet Akekoromowei opened the scoring with…
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SUPER EAGLES CAMP OPENS IN RABAT WITH KEY PLAYERS ARRIVING FOR 2026 WORLD CUP PLAYOFFS
The Nigerian Super Eagles officially kicked off their camp in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday, with 10 players arriving early to prepare for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoffs. Early arrivals include stars like Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, and captain William Troost-Ekong. Coach Eric Chelle has…
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NPFL MATCH DAY 12 RESULTS: IKORODU CITY STUN WARRI WOLVES, RANGERS EDGE 3SC
Match Day 12 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League saw some exciting results on Sunday. Ikorodu City FC secured a stunning 2-0 away win against Warri Wolves FC, marking a significant victory for the side. Enugu Rangers International FC narrowly defeated Shooting Stars FC 1-0. Other fixtures ended in draws or narrow wins: Kano…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS OUT OF FIFA U17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AFTER 4-0 LOSS TO ITALY
The 2022 bronze medallist Nigeria Flamingos were knocked out of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday following a 4-0 defeat by Italy in the Round of 16 in Morocco. Italy extended their unbeaten run to four wins in four matches. Nigeria fought hard and almost took the lead early with captain Shakirat…
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NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS SOAR TO ROUND OF 16 IN U-17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, made a stunning comeback in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco by securing a dominant 4-0 win over Samoa. Queen Joseph led the charge with two goals, while Captain Shakirat Moshood netted a penalty and Azeezat Oduntan added a stylish fourth. After tough losses to Canada and…
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SUPER FALCONS KICK OFF TRAINING IN LOMÉ AHEAD OF CRITICAL WAFCON QUALIFIER AGAINST BENIN
The ten-time African champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, have started their training camp in Lomé, Togo, as they prepare for their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying match against Benin Republic. Leading the early arrivals was six-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, joined by new call-up Joy Omewa and key players…
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SHOOTING STARS CLIMB TO SECOND IN NPFL WITH 2-0 WIN OVER ABIA WARRIORS
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) showed dominance at home, beating Abia Warriors 2-0 to move up to second place in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings. The win at Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan saw Ayobami Junior open the scoring in the 20th minute, setting the tone for the Oluyole Warriors’ solid performance.…
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KANO PILLARS SUSPEND TECHNICAL ADVISER OGENYI EVANS AND CHIEF COACH AHMED GARBA AMID POOR NPFL RUN
After a rocky start to the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Kano Pillars have suspended their Technical Adviser, Ogenyi Evans, and Chief Coach, Ahmed Garba, as the club looks to turn around its fortunes. With just two wins from eight league games, the management says this move aims to reposition the team for better…
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ARGENTINA BEATS NIGERIA 4-0, ELIMINATES FLYING EAGLES FROM U-20 WORLD CUP
Two-time champions Argentina ousted Nigeria’s Flying Eagles with a 4-0 win in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. Argentina quickly took the lead with Alejo Sarco scoring in the 2nd minute, followed by two goals from Maher Carrizo. Substitute Matheus Silvetti sealed the victory with a fourth goal.…
