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The hopes of Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, advancing to the knockout stages of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco became slim on Wednesday night, following the team’s 0-1 reverse against France – its second loss in as many games. Both teams played conservatively and created few chances in the first 45 minutes, […]
It’s Day three of the Super Falcons’ camping ahead of their 2026 WAFCON Qualifier against Benin Republic. The first leg of the encounter is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, in Lome, Togo. According to the team’s schedule, the Falcons will hold a training session later today (Wednessday) at 2:50 p.m. local time as preparations intensify […]
Nigeria’s women’s rugby league team made history on Tuesday with a stunning 10–0 victory over Ireland at Terry Fox Stadium in Brampton, Canada a result that ended Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for their first Rugby League World Cup. Prop Fedelia Omoghan opened scoring in the 20th minute after sustained Nigerian pressure, while Rachel Iliya sealed […]
Head Coach Justine Madugu remains upbeat about Nigeria’s chances against Bénin Republic in their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture, despite midfielder Jennifer Echegini being knocked out of the two games after suffering a hamstring injury in her club, Paris Saint Germain of France’s game on Monday night. Echegini, who scored […]
Former Chelsea FC owner, Roman Abramovich, has reportedly set his sights on Turkish football giants Galatasaray S.K., with multiple Turkish media outlets claiming the billionaire is in talks to acquire a significant stake in the club. According to leading Turkish newspaper Sözcü, Abramovich is “planning to purchase shares of Galatasaray and become one of its […]
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is on the brink of another remarkable milestone at Galatasaray, as he continues to etch his name into the club’s record books. The inform forward, who already holds the record as Galatasaray’s highest-scoring foreign player in a single season, is now just one goal away from making more history. If Osimhen […]
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have entered Day Two of their training camp in preparation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying match against Benin Republic. The first leg of the encounter is scheduled to hold on Thursday, October 24, in Lome, Togo, while the return leg will take place at the […]
Nigeria’s rising table tennis sensation, Kuti Matthew, has been honoured with the Ethiopian Holidays Most Improved Player (Male) award at the recently concluded 2025 ITTF Africa Championships held in Tunis, Tunisia. The young star, who is also the reigning West African Champion, proved his worth once again as one of the most promising names in […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons forward, Esther Okoronkwo, has celebrated her first major title with AFC Toronto, marking a remarkable start to her career in Canada’s Northern Super League (NSL). The 27-year-old attacker joined AFC Toronto in February 2025, and her impact has been immediate. According to the club’s official website, Okoronkwo’s creativity and attacking flair have […]
Team Nigeria delivered an outstanding performance at the just-concluded World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Cairo, Egypt, finishing second overall on the medals table. The Nigerian contingent showcased remarkable strength and national pride, securing a total of 20 medals, including 8 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze. China narrowly topped the standings with 21 medals […]
