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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
'For those that don't know' - Iwobi explains why Ola Aina struggled against Adingra in Afcon final
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'For those that don't know' - Iwobi explains why Ola Aina struggled against Adingra in Afcon final

More than nineteen months after Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak in Abidjan, Alex Iwobi has defended his childhood friend Ola Aina, whose performance in the final drew criticism from fans an...

Oct 1, 2025
'Have you paid?' - Fashanu alleges bribe request blocked Super Eagles chance, MKO Abiola brought him
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'Have you paid?' - Fashanu alleges bribe request blocked Super Eagles chance, MKO Abiola brought him

John Fashanu has opened up on the painful circumstances that denied him the chance to represent Nigeria at international level, revealing that financial demands from officials stood in the way of his ...

Oct 1, 2025
Panathinaikos coach provides worrying update on Dessers ahead of Nigeria squad announcement
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Panathinaikos coach provides worrying update on Dessers ahead of Nigeria squad announcement

Panathinaikos coach Christos Kontis has cast doubt over Cyriel Dessers’ availability for Thursday's Europa League clash against Go Ahead Eagles, admitting the Nigerian striker is battling to re...

Oct 1, 2025
U17 Afconq Nigeria 0-2 Ghana: Golden Eaglets miss out on final after loss to Black Starlets
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U17 Afconq Nigeria 0-2 Ghana: Golden Eaglets miss out on final after loss to Black Starlets

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria fell short of expectations on Tuesday as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ghana’s Black Starlets in the semi-final of the WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifiers in Yamoussoukro,...

Sep 30, 2025
'Nigeria were on us the whole time' - Norway coach admits after narrow win against Flying Eagles
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'Nigeria were on us the whole time' - Norway coach admits after narrow win against Flying Eagles

Norway coach Bjørn Johansen admitted that his side were pushed to the limit by the Flying Eagles in their narrow 1-0 victory on Monday night in their FIFA U20 World Cup opener.The Flying Eagles nea...

Sep 30, 2025
Post-match: Zubairu and Bameyi react to Flying Eagles' loss to Norway in World Cup opener
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Post-match: Zubairu and Bameyi react to Flying Eagles' loss to Norway in World Cup opener

The Flying Eagles were left frustrated after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Norway in their opening match of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Monday at Estadio Fiscal in Talca, Chile. The match saw Norway take...

Sep 30, 2025
Fifa U20 World Cup: Five takeaways from Flying Eagles' controversial 1-0 loss to Norway
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Fifa U20 World Cup: Five takeaways from Flying Eagles' controversial 1-0 loss to Norway

The Flying Eagles began their 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup campaign with a controversial  1-0 defeat to Norway on Tuesday night.Rasmus Holten netted the decisive goal for the Europeans from the penalt...

Sep 29, 2025
Fifa U20 World Cup Norway 1-0 Nigeria: Flying Eagles denied two penalties in loss to Scandinavians
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Fifa U20 World Cup Norway 1-0 Nigeria: Flying Eagles denied two penalties in loss to Scandinavians

The Flying Eagles’ campaign at the FIFA U-20 World Cup got off to a disappointing start as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Norway at Estadio Fiscal in Talca, Chile.The only goal of the game came ...

Sep 29, 2025
Official: South Africa docked 3 points by Fifa in WCQ, fined N18.6m, Mokoena warned
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Official: South Africa docked 3 points by Fifa in WCQ, fined N18.6m, Mokoena warned

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been punished by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for using an ineligible player in their March 2025 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho.Mamelod...

Sep 29, 2025
'Hard in the duels' - Norway coach expects physical battle against Flying Eagles in U20 WC opener
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'Hard in the duels' - Norway coach expects physical battle against Flying Eagles in U20 WC opener

Norway U20 coach Bjorn Johansen has admitted his side will face a stern test when they lock horns with Nigeria's Flying Eagles in their Fifa U20 World Cup opener on Monday night at the Estadio Fiscal ...

Sep 29, 2025
Who is the Flying Eagles player to watch in World Cup opener v Norway? Fifa gives verdict
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Who is the Flying Eagles player to watch in World Cup opener v Norway? Fifa gives verdict

Nigeria's Flying Eagles will begin their Fifa U20 World Cup campaign on Monday night with a Group F clash against Norway at the Estadio Fiscal in Talca, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 Nigerian time....

Sep 29, 2025
Flying Eagles squad numbers: Ayuma inherits iconic No.10 jersey once worn by Iheanacho, Etim Esin
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Flying Eagles squad numbers: Ayuma inherits iconic No.10 jersey once worn by Iheanacho, Etim Esin

Fifa has confirmed the squad numbers that Nigeria's Flying Eagles will wear at the U20 World Cup in Chile, with the team set to begin their campaign against Norway on September 29.Manager Aliyu Zubair...

Sep 28, 2025