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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
'It's pointless' - Gernot Rohr reveals what he told Cheetahs players before WCQ against Nigeria
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'It's pointless' - Gernot Rohr reveals what he told Cheetahs players before WCQ against Nigeria

Benin's Cheetahs manager Gernot Rohr has urged his players to remain focused despite sitting atop Group C ahead of their final two 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Nigeria.Ben...

Oct 4, 2025
Sons of former Super Eagles stars among six Nigerians named in latest England U18 squad
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Sons of former Super Eagles stars among six Nigerians named in latest England U18 squad

England U18s coach Neil Ryan has named a 27-player roster for the internationals in October, with six players of Nigerian descent part of the group.Goalkeepers Owen Asemota and Lanre Awesu, defender W...

Oct 3, 2025
Not only Osimhen and Dessers: Birmingham City fullback joins Super Eagles' walking wounded
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Not only Osimhen and Dessers: Birmingham City fullback joins Super Eagles' walking wounded

Birmingham City fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel has joined Victor Osimhen and Cyriel Dessers among players nursing knocks ahead of Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, alln...

Oct 3, 2025
Nigeria great Odegbami sends rallying call to Super Eagles stars Osimhen, Lookman ahead of WCQ
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Nigeria great Odegbami sends rallying call to Super Eagles stars Osimhen, Lookman ahead of WCQ

Nigeria great Segun Odegbami has issued a powerful message to the Super Eagles ahead of their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, urging the team's stars to take responsibility i...

Oct 3, 2025
Nigeria squad announcement: Fulham, Wolves, Brentford, Hull, Birmingham stars and MLSer called up
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Nigeria squad announcement: Fulham, Wolves, Brentford, Hull, Birmingham stars and MLSer called up

The Nigeria Football Federation has unveiled a 23-man squad for the Super Eagles' October international fixtures, with seven English-based players and New England Revolution midfielder Alhassan Yusuf ...

Oct 3, 2025
'It's as simple as that' - Flying Eagles coach stresses importance of Colombia showdown
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'It's as simple as that' - Flying Eagles coach stresses importance of Colombia showdown

Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has called on his team to sustain their winning momentum ahead of a crucial group stage encounter against Colombia at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Talca, Chile.Following...

Oct 3, 2025
Nigeria 3-2 Saudi Arabia: Five observations from Flying Eagles' thrilling win over the Falcons
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Nigeria 3-2 Saudi Arabia: Five observations from Flying Eagles' thrilling win over the Falcons

Nigeria's Flying Eagles secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia's Falcons at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, thanks to a late penalty from captain Daniel Bameyi.Nasiru Saliba opened the scor...

Oct 3, 2025
U20 WC Nigeria 3-2 Saudi Arabia: Bameyi nets injury-time winner after Salihu, Ochoche first half goals
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U20 WC Nigeria 3-2 Saudi Arabia: Bameyi nets injury-time winner after Salihu, Ochoche first half goals

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria bounced back emphatically from their 1-0 opening defeat to Norway in the U-20 FIFA World Cup to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia in the early hours of Frid...

Oct 3, 2025
Flying Eagles starting XI v Saudi Arabia: Sani, Maigana, Harcourt start; Kamaldeen, Agada bench
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Flying Eagles starting XI v Saudi Arabia: Sani, Maigana, Harcourt start; Kamaldeen, Agada bench

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has announced his starting lineup for Friday morning's Fifa U20 World Cup Group F fixture against Saudi Arabia at the...

Oct 2, 2025
Jose Mourinho's Benfica among 15 clubs keeping tabs on Flying Eagles winger at U20 World Cup
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Jose Mourinho's Benfica among 15 clubs keeping tabs on Flying Eagles winger at U20 World Cup

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Portuguese Primeira Liga giants Benfica are monitoring the progress of exciting Flying Eagles winger Tahir Maigana at the ongoing Fifa U...

Oct 2, 2025
Fifa U20 WC Nigeria v Saudi Arabia: Antwerp chief Overmars to scout Chelsea target Kamaldeen
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Fifa U20 WC Nigeria v Saudi Arabia: Antwerp chief Overmars to scout Chelsea target Kamaldeen

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Marc Overmars, Technical Director at Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp FC, will attend the match between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia at...

Oct 2, 2025
Anderlecht, Antwerp join Chelsea in race for youngest Flying Eagles outfield player at U20 WC
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Anderlecht, Antwerp join Chelsea in race for youngest Flying Eagles outfield player at U20 WC

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Belgian Jupiler Pro League clubs Anderlecht and Royal Antwerp have joined English Premier League giants Chelsea in the race to sign Flyi...

Oct 1, 2025