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U17 WWCq Nigeria 3-2 Benin: Ifeanyi nets late winner as Flamingos defeat young Amazons

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Republic of Benin's young Amazons in Ikenne on Saturday, boosting their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The visitors stunned the home crowd in the 16th minute when Romaine Gandonou finished off a brilliant solo run to give Benin Republic a 1-0 lead after breaking through the Nigerian defence.Nigeria responded in the 25th minute as Queen Joseph rose highest to power home a well-placed header, restoring parity at 1-1 and shifting momentum back to the Fla...

July 4, 2026
'I will be banned' – Rwanda coach wary of speaking out on Mokoena saga ahead of WCQ v Nigeria
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'I will be banned' – Rwanda coach wary of speaking out on Mokoena saga ahead of WCQ v Nigeria

Rwanda coach Adel Amrouche and captain Djihad Bizimana have avoided commenting on the controversy surrounding South Africa’s use of midfielder Teboho Mokoena in the World Cup qualifiers.South A...

Sep 6, 2025
'Supported him' – Super Eagles captain insists Lookman is highly motivated to face Rwanda
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'Supported him' – Super Eagles captain insists Lookman is highly motivated to face Rwanda

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has assured that teammate Ademola Lookman remains highly motivated despite recent transfer window frustrations, as Nigeria prepares to face Rwanda in a crucia...

Sep 5, 2025
'Some question marks' – Troost-Ekong says he is unconcerned with Bafana Bafana and Mokoena saga
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'Some question marks' – Troost-Ekong says he is unconcerned with Bafana Bafana and Mokoena saga

Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong hinted that he is paying little attention to Bafana Bafana a...

Sep 5, 2025
'They deserve to play this game' – Eric Chelle not ruling out home debuts for Felix Agu and Fredrick
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'They deserve to play this game' – Eric Chelle not ruling out home debuts for Felix Agu and Fredrick

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has hinted that newcomers Felix Agu and Benjamin Fredrick could be handed their home debuts when Nigeria face Rwanda in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Satu...

Sep 5, 2025
'Best player in Africa' – Eric Chelle defends decision to invite inactive Super Eagles star Lookman
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'Best player in Africa' – Eric Chelle defends decision to invite inactive Super Eagles star Lookman

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has strongly defended his decision to include Ademola Lookman in his squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers despite the forward's lack of competitive action in...

Sep 5, 2025
2026 WCQ: Victory for the Super Eagles now non-negotiable after South Africa and Benin wins
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2026 WCQ: Victory for the Super Eagles now non-negotiable after South Africa and Benin wins

Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hinge on Saturday's Group C clash against Rwanda in Uyo.Following Friday's results, the Super Eagles sit fourth in the standings with 7 points...

Sep 5, 2025
'Go for the win' – Three-time World Cupper Adepoju addresses Lookman's fitness, advises Chelle
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'Go for the win' – Three-time World Cupper Adepoju addresses Lookman's fitness, advises Chelle

Three-time World Cupper Mutiu Adepoju has urged Eric Chelle to stay focused on securing victory for Nigeria despite criticism following the team's exit from the CHAN tournament.Adepoju, who was a memb...

Sep 5, 2025
'Got a draw in Uyo' – Lesotho coach highlights progress ahead of 'home match' v Bafana Bafana
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'Got a draw in Uyo' – Lesotho coach highlights progress ahead of 'home match' v Bafana Bafana

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Lesotho coach Leslie Notsi has highlighted the steady progress of his side as they prepare to take on South Africa in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday.N...

Sep 5, 2025
'Nigeria is playing on Saturday' – Broos urges Bafana Bafana to seize their chance, banking on fans
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'Nigeria is playing on Saturday' – Broos urges Bafana Bafana to seize their chance, banking on fans

There are big questions surrounding the Super Eagles in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with the three-time African champions six points adrift of group leaders South Africa after dropping valuable poi...

Sep 5, 2025
'We are confident and training hard' – Frank Onyeka insists Super Eagles can deliver in WCQs
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'We are confident and training hard' – Frank Onyeka insists Super Eagles can deliver in WCQs

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has expressed confidence ahead of Nigeria's crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa, insisting the squad remains united and determin...

Sep 4, 2025
'We never back down' – Super Eagles CB Awaziem warns Wasps, Bafana Bafana ahead of WCQs
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'We never back down' – Super Eagles CB Awaziem warns Wasps, Bafana Bafana ahead of WCQs

Chidozie Awaziem has been recalled to the Super Eagles squad after spending more than a year out of international contention, stepping back into the fold at a pivotal moment in Nigeria's World Cup qua...

Sep 4, 2025
Adeleye discusses what has impressed him about Eric Chelle, Afcon, Super Eagles' GKs union
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Adeleye discusses what has impressed him about Eric Chelle, Afcon, Super Eagles' GKs union

Super Eagles goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye has praised head coach Eric Chelle and expressed delight at reuniting with fellow shot-stoppers Stanley Nwabali and Amas Obasogie as Nigeria intensifies prepara...

Sep 4, 2025