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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
'Nigeria is the best' – Norway U20 boss wary of Flying Eagles physicality
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'Nigeria is the best' – Norway U20 boss wary of Flying Eagles physicality

Norway U20 head coach Bjorn Johansen has singled out the Flying Eagles as the most physically imposing side in his team's 2025 Fifa U20 World Cup group, while also acknowledging the unique challenges ...

Sep 15, 2025
Euro clubs to watch Flying Eagles duo Nasiru and Maigana at 2025 Fifa U20 World Cup
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Euro clubs to watch Flying Eagles duo Nasiru and Maigana at 2025 Fifa U20 World Cup

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Salihu Nasiru and Tahir Maigana have been named in Nigeria's final squad for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.Both players were part of the Flying ...

Sep 14, 2025
'The whole Board have to go' - Mikel tears into NFF after Super Eagles' draw against Bafana Bafana
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'The whole Board have to go' - Mikel tears into NFF after Super Eagles' draw against Bafana Bafana

Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup were dealt a major setback following a 1-1 draw against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening, leaving the Super Eagles' fate out ...

Sep 11, 2025
'Disgraceful' - ESPN pundit calls current Super Eagles the worst in three decades
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'Disgraceful' - ESPN pundit calls current Super Eagles the worst in three decades

Respected ESPN pundit Colin Udoh has insisted that it is still theoretically possible on paper for the Super Eagles to qualify for the World Cup but in practical reality he does not believe they will ...

Sep 11, 2025
'A goal is a goal' – Ex-Chippa United GK gives his two cents on Bassey's controversial strike vs RSA
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'A goal is a goal' – Ex-Chippa United GK gives his two cents on Bassey's controversial strike vs RSA

Former Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has weighed in on Calvin Bassey's disputed equaliser in Nigeria's 1-1 draw with South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening....

Sep 10, 2025
'We are tied on points with RSA' – Rohr urges Fifa to make decision on Mokoena ineligibility
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'We are tied on points with RSA' – Rohr urges Fifa to make decision on Mokoena ineligibility

Benin coach Gernot Rohr has urged Fifa to issue a ruling on the eligibility case surrounding South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena, which could have major implications for the 2026 Fifa World Cup qua...

Sep 10, 2025
'Sometimes you have to fight' – Chelle explains touchline spat with Broos and Aina substitution
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'Sometimes you have to fight' – Chelle explains touchline spat with Broos and Aina substitution

Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign suffered a major blow on Tuesday evening as the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.The r...

Sep 9, 2025
'It was handball' – Bafana Bafana coach Broos insists Bassey's goal should have been disallowed
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'It was handball' – Bafana Bafana coach Broos insists Bassey's goal should have been disallowed

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has expressed frustration over Calvin Bassey's controversial equalizer in the 1-1 draw against Nigeria, insisting the goal should have been ruled out for handball.Bassey ...

Sep 9, 2025
Super Eagles player ratings: Bassey shines, Lookman rusty, Troost-Ekong erratic, Fredrick reliable
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Super Eagles player ratings: Bassey shines, Lookman rusty, Troost-Ekong erratic, Fredrick reliable

Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa on Tuesday evening at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The result casts doubt over the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the World ...

Sep 9, 2025
South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Five observations from Super Eagles' hard-fought draw v Bafana Bafana
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South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Five observations from Super Eagles' hard-fought draw v Bafana Bafana

Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa on Tuesday evening at the Toyota Stadium.The host took the lead after captain William Troost-Ekong inadvertently scored an own goal, before Calvin Basse...

Sep 9, 2025
2026 WCQ South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Bassey scores to cancel out Troost-Ekong own goal
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2026 WCQ South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Bassey scores to cancel out Troost-Ekong own goal

Nigeria’s Super Eagles squandered a golden opportunity to close the gap on South Africa in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, coming from behind to settle for a 1-1 draw against the group leaders o...

Sep 9, 2025
Super Eagles starting XI v RSA: Troost-Ekong captain; Dessers, Dele-Bashiru, Nwabali, Ndidi, Iwobi in
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Super Eagles starting XI v RSA: Troost-Ekong captain; Dessers, Dele-Bashiru, Nwabali, Ndidi, Iwobi in

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Tuesday evening's blockbuster 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa at the Free State...

Sep 9, 2025