Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, are set to face Algeria in the final qualifying round for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. This comes after Algeria secured their spot with a dominant victory over Botswana. The North Africans sealed their place in the last round with an emphatic 4-0 win in the second leg of their second-round clash on Sunday, completing a 5-2 aggregate triumph. Meanwhile, the Flamingos comfortably advanced after defeating South Africa 2-0 in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Saturday, sealing a 5-1 aggregate victory under head coach Bankole Olowookere. Other Final Round Qualifiers Set Beyond Nigeria vs. Algeria, three other key matchups will determine the…
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Nigerian footballers continue to make their mark across various leagues in Europe and beyond, delivering standout performances for their clubs. From Turkey to England, Spain, and beyond, here’s a roundup of how Super Eagles and Super Falcons stars fared over the weekend. Osimhen Nets Hat-Trick in Turkey Victor Osimhen showcased his goal-scoring prowess with a sensational hat-trick for Galatasaray in their 4-0 thrashing of Antalyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Friday. The Nigerian striker has now notched up 20 league goals and four assists in 22 appearances, bringing his season tally across all competitions to 26 goals and five assists in…
Matchday 29 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered thrilling encounters across various venues, with Remo Stars maintaining their push for a historic league title and Rivers United boosting their continental aspirations. Remo Stars Stay on Course for Maiden NPFL Title Remo Stars continued their impressive run with a 2-0 victory over Heartland at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Olamilekan Adedayo broke the deadlock in the 31st minute, giving the Sky Blue Stars a crucial lead. Samson Olasupo sealed the win with a second goal ten minutes from time, ensuring Daniel Ogunmodede’s side remained top of the table…
Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 win over Chelsea at the Emirates, with Mikel Merino scoring the only goal of the game to bring the Gunners within 12 points of Premier League leaders Liverpool. Both teams were forced to adapt to key absences in their attacking lineup. Arsenal were without Kai Havertz, who has been ruled out for the season with a hamstring injury, while Chelsea missed Nicolas Jackson and their talisman Cole Palmer. This was the first time Chelsea had to play without Palmer since their crushing 5-0 defeat to Arsenal last season, making his absence all the more significant.…
Newcastle United have finally ended their long wait for domestic silverware, securing their first major trophy in over half a century with a well-earned Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool at Wembley. This triumph not only marks their first domestic success since the 1955 FA Cup but also brings an end to a major trophy drought stretching back to their 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup win. The Toon Army erupted in celebration as Newcastle delivered a performance worthy of champions. Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak—one on either side of halftime—sealed a victory that will be remembered for generations on…
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick, has failed in his bid to retain a seat on the FIFA Council after falling short in the elections held at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Egypt. Pinnick, who was seeking a second term, secured 28 votes—just one short of the tally needed to claim one of the six available African slots on the council. Mauritania’s Ahmed Yahya and Djibouti’s Souleiman Waberi edged him out with 29 votes each, joining Morocco’s Faouzi Lekjaa, Kanizat Ibrahim of Comoros, Niger’s Hamidou Djibrilla, and Egypt’s Hani Abo Rida as Africa’s representatives. The…
It was a thrilling weekend for Nigerian footballers across Europe, as several Super Eagles stars made their mark in their respective leagues. From Italy to England, Spain, and beyond, here’s a recap of their performances. Lookman Inspires Atalanta’s Dominant Win Over Juventus In Italy, Ademola Lookman was on target as Atalanta demolished Juventus 4-0 at the Allianz Stadium in Sunday’s Serie A fixture. The Nigerian forward wrapped up the scoring in the 77th minute, bringing his season tally to an impressive 18 goals and six assists across all competitions. The 27-year-old has now surpassed his total of 17 goals from…
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, took a major step toward securing a spot at the 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup with a commanding 3-1 victory over South Africa’s Bantwana in Pretoria on Saturday. The impressive away performance at the Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe Stadium puts them in a strong position ahead of the return leg. The Flamingos set the tone early, with star forward Shakirat Moshood breaking the deadlock in the 20th minute. Moshood, who made headlines with four goals at the 2024 U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, showcased her clinical finishing to give Nigeria the lead. Ten minutes…
Matchday 28 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered intense action across various venues, with leaders Remo Stars suffering a setback, while Ikorodu City and Rivers United secured crucial wins to boost their title ambitions. Remo Stars Slip in Benin as Bendel Insurance Triumph League leaders Remo Stars fell to a 2-1 defeat against Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Saturday. Insurance wasted no time in making their mark, as Meyinwa Oritseweyinmi put them ahead just two minutes into the game. He doubled the advantage ten minutes after the break, leaving Remo Stars struggling.…
Arsenal’s trip to Old Trafford ended in dramatic fashion as Declan Rice played a pivotal role at both ends of the pitch to secure a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. The hosts seemed on track for a much-needed win after Bruno Fernandes’ controversial free-kick gave them the lead. Broadcast technology revealed that referee Anthony Taylor had set Arsenal’s defensive wall 11.2 yards back—further than the standard 10—allowing Fernandes to clip his effort into the net. United had opportunities to extend their advantage, with David Raya producing outstanding close-range saves to deny Noussair Mazraoui and Joshua Zirkzee. Meanwhile, Arsenal struggled to…