Tag: #NigerianFootball
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FALCONETS EDGE POLAND 1-0 IN WORLD CUP WARM-UP
Nigeria’s Falconets secured a morale-boosting 1-0 victory over Poland in an international friendly on Friday as the team intensified preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Mary Mamudu scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time at the Municipal Stadium in Brzeg, putting Nigeria ahead in the 45th minute plus one. The Falconets…
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FLYING EAGLES CRUSH TOGO 3-0, BOOK WAFU-U20 SEMI-FINAL SPOT
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have booked their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing WAFU-U20 Championship in Côte d’Ivoire after defeating Togo’s Sparrow Hawks 3-0 in their second Group B match on Thursday. The two-time defending champions were held to a goalless draw in the first half before Muiz Adeleke broke the deadlock shortly after the…
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SUPER FALCONS WIN HEARTS WITH TRADITIONAL ATTIRE AHEAD OF WAFCON
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have earned widespread praise after unveiling their official 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) photoshoot featuring coordinated green-and-white traditional outfits that celebrate the country’s rich cultural heritage. The images, shared on the team’s official Instagram page, quickly attracted thousands of reactions, with fans applauding the players for proudly showcasing Nigerian fashion…
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Kano Pillars Part Ways With Eight Players After Contract Expiration
Kano Pillars Football Club has announced the departure of eight players following the expiration of their contracts at the end of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The players are Muhammad Galadima, Ugochukwu Gabriel, Zahraddeen Bello, Williams Ayuba, Bernard Ovoke, Christian Izuchukwu, Sudais Ali Baba, and Aliyu Yakubu. In a statement released by…
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FCT FA EXTENDS DIVISION ONE LEAGUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO JUNE 19
Football clubs preparing for the 2025/2026 FCT FA Division One League now have extra time to complete their registration. The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has extended the registration deadline from May 30 to June 19. According to the association, the extension is intended to give clubs additional time to complete their payments…
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KORODU CITY STRIKE GOLD AGAIN! THIRD LAGOS FA CUP IN STYLE
Ikorodu City FC have done it again, edging G-12 FC 1-0 to clinch the 2026 Lagos Federation Cup—and their third title in just a few years. The final at Mobolaji Johnson Arena delivered drama, but it was captain Tosin Oyedokun who settled it in the 76th minute with a stunning long-range strike that left the…
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GLOBAL SCOUTS ARRIVE IN ONDO AS INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL TALENT HUNT KICKS OFF
Young footballers in Ondo are about to get their biggest shot yet Europe and South America scouts are watching. Akure — Grassroots football in Ondo is set for a major spotlight as Abaj Multilinks Limited launches the Aiyedatiwa International Scouting Programme to discover and promote young talent. The initiative, announced by CEO Prince Dapo Ajibade,…
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ABAKALIKI FC GO BACK-TO-BACK, EDGE CYNOSURE TO LIFT EBONYI FA CUP
Abakaliki FC have retained their Ebonyi FA Cup title after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Cynosure FC in the 2026 final. The decisive moment came from winger Jude Aleke, whose long-range free-kick sealed the victory at the Pa Ngele Oruta Stadium. Coach Starplus Anista hailed the team’s effort, saying the focus now is to go…
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“HIS LEGACY LIVES ON” — TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR LATE STRIKER MICHAEL ENERAMO
Tributes are pouring in for former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo, who reportedly collapsed and died during a friendly match in Kaduna. According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the striker suffered cardiac arrest shortly after the second half resumed, having played the entire first half before the tragic incident. Former Sokoto United Technical Adviser, Mansur…
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KANO PILLARS STUN ENYIMBA WITH 2-0 HOME WIN
Early goals and solid defending powered Kano Pillars past Enyimba in a crucial NPFL clash. Kano Pillars delivered a strong performance on home soil, beating Enyimba FC 2-0 in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match in Kano. Chidozie Okorie set the tone early with an 11th-minute opener, before veteran forward Ahmed Musa doubled the…
