Nigeria’s Flamingos beat Japan 2-1 in the final in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday night to claim their first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title and become the first African team crowned world champions at the tournament. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku put the West Africans ahead at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. They held on after Fuki Ito pulled one back for the Little Nadeshiko in the 80th minute. The Flamingos were the stronger side from the start, registering six first-half shots. Umejiaku rounded the Japanese goalkeeper in the 28th minute but was unable to finish. Bashiru broke…
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Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have made history by becoming the first African nation to reach the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following an impressive 3-1 victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final clash in Morocco. A brilliant brace from Awawu Bashiru and a goal from Queen Joseph secured the memorable victory, sending the Nigerian youngsters into the final of the tournament for the first time in history. The achievement marks a significant milestone for Nigerian women’s football, surpassing the team’s previous best performance at the competition. The Flamingos finished third at the 2022 edition in…
Nigerian footballers enjoyed an impressive weekend across Europe, with several Super Eagles stars making their mark in different leagues. From Victor Osimhen’s continued goalscoring form in Turkey to Terem Moffi and Raphael Onyedika finding the net in Germany, Nigerian players delivered a series of eye-catching performances for their respective clubs. Here is a roundup of how Nigerian internationals performed across Europe. Germany: Moffi and Onyedika Score in Frankfurt Victory Super Eagles duo Terem Moffi and Raphael Onyedika were both on target as Eintracht Frankfurt secured a hard-fought 3–1 victory over Hamburger SV in Sunday’s Bundesliga encounter. Moffi, making his eighth…
Nigeria’s Flamingos have booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Venezuela in a dramatic quarter-final encounter. A late penalty converted by Azeezat Oduntan in the 89th minute proved decisive, as the Nigerian youngsters showed resilience and determination to overcome a stubborn Venezuelan side. The encounter was a closely contested tactical battle between two teams that had produced impressive upsets in the Round of 16. Venezuela entered the quarter-final on the back of a stunning victory over reigning European champions Germany, while Nigeria had eliminated Mexico…
Nigerian footballers enjoyed a weekend of mixed fortunes across Europe, with Chidozie Awaziem and Kelechi Iheanacho stealing the headlines with impressive scoring performances. While Awaziem netted twice to inspire Konyaspor to victory in Turkey, Iheanacho continued his remarkable goalscoring run for Bursaspor. Awaziem Scores Twice to Inspire Konyaspor In Turkey, Chidozie Awaziem delivered a standout performance, scoring twice as Konyaspor secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Gençlerbirliği in the Turkish Super Lig over the weekend. The Nigerian defender broke the deadlock two minutes before half-time, giving the hosts a crucial advantage heading into the break. Awaziem struck again 11 minutes…
Bendel Insurance brought Rivers United’s unbeaten start to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season to an end with a dramatic 2-1 victory in Benin City on Sunday, while Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars share the spoils in the South-West derby, after a 2-2 draw in Match-day 10 action. Bendel Insurance Hand Rivers United First Defeat Bendel Insurance claimed a memorable victory over Rivers United, with Jonathan James scoring a stoppage-time winner to end the visitors’ unbeaten run. The hosts took the lead three minutes into the second half through Freeman Wuchirwe, but Rivers United responded as Chijioke Mbaoma equalised with 17…
Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup as both teams battle for a place in the quarter-finals. Mexico secured qualification for the knockout stage after finishing second in Group F, setting up a last-16 clash with Akeem Busari’s Nigerian side. The North American team sealed their place in the next round with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Australia in their final group-stage match on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Flamingos booked their spot in the knockout phase with an impressive 3-1 win over defending champions North Korea in their final Group…
Nigerian Players Abroad: Iwobi, Dele-Bashiru, Akor Adams On Target Nigerian footballers enjoyed an eventful weekend across Europe, with Alex Iwobi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Akor Adams getting on the scoresheet for their respective clubs. Meanwhile, several other Super Eagles stars also featured prominently in action across England, Italy, France, Germany and Spain. Iwobi Fires Fulham to First Premier League Victory Alex Iwobi emerged as the hero for Fulham, scoring the decisive goal in their hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Hull City to secure their first Premier League win of the season. The Nigerian midfielder found the back of the net in…
Enugu Rangers claimed a vital 2-0 victory over Algerian giants MC Alger in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round encounter at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta on Sunday. In a fiercely contested encounter, both sides finished the match with 10 men after Rangers goalkeeper Lucky Jimoh was sent off just 11 minutes into the game, while MC Alger’s Oussama Benhaoua received a red card seven minutes into the second half. Despite the early setback, the Nigerian champions displayed remarkable resilience and determination, scoring twice in the closing stages to secure a valuable advantage…
Nigeria’s representative in the CAF Confederation Cup, El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri fought back to earn a 2-2 draw against Moroccan powerhouse Raja Casablanca in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round encounter at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne on Sunday. The Nigerian side made an impressive start to the contest, taking the lead in the sixth minute after putting the visitors under pressure during the opening exchanges. However, Raja Casablanca responded strongly and restored parity in the 23rd minute through Mohammad Abu Zrayq, ensuring both teams headed into the halftime break level at 1-1.…