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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
Chelle reveals the backstory behind the invitation of Fredrick and Olusegun to Super Eagles
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Chelle reveals the backstory behind the invitation of Fredrick and Olusegun to Super Eagles

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has shed light on how Brentford loanee Benjamin Fredrick and Krasnodar-owned winger were handed call-ups for a Nigeria training camp during the summer.Fredrick received ...

Oct 25, 2025
'I watched the game' - Super Eagles coach Chelle hails Gabon stars after scouting Aubameyang in UCL
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'I watched the game' - Super Eagles coach Chelle hails Gabon stars after scouting Aubameyang in UCL

Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle was among the 42,766 spectators at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Wednesday night as Portuguese champions Sporting CP faced Olympique Marseille on matchday three of the ...

Oct 25, 2025
Wafcon qualifier Benin 0-2 Nigeria: Ihezuo and Okoronkwo on target for Super Falcons
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Wafcon qualifier Benin 0-2 Nigeria: Ihezuo and Okoronkwo on target for Super Falcons

The Super Falcons cruised to a dominant 2-0 victory over the Republic of Benin in the first leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers on Friday.Goals from Esther Okoronk...

Oct 24, 2025
Stats don't lie: Gabon coach worried facing Africa's top five team Super Eagles in WCQ playoff
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Stats don't lie: Gabon coach worried facing Africa's top five team Super Eagles in WCQ playoff

Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma will be worried ahead of the Panthers' 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Nigeria's Super Eagles on November 13, given his poor record against Africa's top ten team...

Oct 24, 2025
South Africa coach Hugo Broos explains why he was afraid before Super Eagles' WCQ against Benin
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos explains why he was afraid before Super Eagles' WCQ against Benin

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed he was fearful ahead of Nigeria's final 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying clash against Benin, admitting that uncertainty over the Super Eagles' form and a lat...

Oct 23, 2025
The top 10 best players in Nigeria - Legends, superstars and rising icons who define Nigerian football
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The top 10 best players in Nigeria - Legends, superstars and rising icons who define Nigerian football

Who’s the best football player in Nigeria? That’s a question that could split friendships faster than a last-minute penalty call in Lagos. In Nigeria, football isn’t just a sport ...

Oct 23, 2025
2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five takeaways from Flamingos' loss to 2012 champions
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2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five takeaways from Flamingos' loss to 2012 champions

Nigeria suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to 2012 champions France in their second group game at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup on Wednesday night.Maissa Fathallah netted the decisive goal in the final nine m...

Oct 22, 2025
U17 WWC Nigeria 0-1 France: Man City's Super Falcons-eligible forward helps France beat Flamingos
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U17 WWC Nigeria 0-1 France: Man City's Super Falcons-eligible forward helps France beat Flamingos

Nigeria's U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against France in their second group match of the ongoing 2025 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Rabat on Wednesday n...

Oct 22, 2025
'We are glad' - Hull City stand-in coach delighted Eric Chelle handed minutes to Ajayi in WCQs
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'We are glad' - Hull City stand-in coach delighted Eric Chelle handed minutes to Ajayi in WCQs

Hull City assistant coach Dean Holden has expressed his delight that Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle gave Semi Ajayi valuable playing time during Nigeria's recent 2026 World Cup qualifying matches ag...

Oct 22, 2025
Men's categories for CAF Awards 2025: Osimhen, Nwabali and Bameyi nominated
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Men's categories for CAF Awards 2025: Osimhen, Nwabali and Bameyi nominated

The Confederation of African Football has announced the nominees in the Men's categories for the CAF Awards 2025, highlighting Nigeria’s continued presence among the continent’s elite fo...

Oct 22, 2025
2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Four France players Flamingos must stop to stay in contention
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2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Four France players Flamingos must stop to stay in contention

The Flamingos face a must-win battle against France in their second Group D match at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025. After a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Canada in their opener, theB...

Oct 22, 2025
'I must be worried' - NFF boss concerned about Nigeria's youth teams recent unsatisfactory results
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'I must be worried' - NFF boss concerned about Nigeria's youth teams recent unsatisfactory results

The Nigeria Football Federation is set to overhaul youth football development, with new programs aimed at identifying and nurturing young talent across the country. President Ibrahim Musa Gusau h...

Oct 21, 2025