2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five takeaways from Flamingos' loss to 2012 champions
Published: October 22, 2025
Nigeria suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to 2012 champions France in their second group game at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup on Wednesday night.Maissa Fathallah netted the decisive goal in the final nine minutes of the tightly contested encounter, handing France all three points.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents five observatio...
U17 WWC Nigeria 0-1 France: Man City's Super Falcons-eligible forward helps France beat Flamingos
Published: October 22, 2025
Nigeria's U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against France in their second group match of the ongoing 2025 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Rabat on Wednesday night.Manchester City's Nigeria-eligible striker Rachael Adedini, touted as one of the tournament's brightest prospects, began...
'We are glad' - Hull City stand-in coach delighted Eric Chelle handed minutes to Ajayi in WCQs
Published: October 22, 2025
Hull City assistant coach Dean Holden has expressed his delight that Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle gave Semi Ajayi valuable playing time during Nigeria's recent 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin, crediting the minutes for helping the central defender regain his sharpness, allnigeriasoccer.c...
Men's categories for CAF Awards 2025: Osimhen, Nwabali and Bameyi nominated
Published: October 22, 2025
The Confederation of African Football has announced the nominees in the Men's categories for the CAF Awards 2025, highlighting Nigeria’s continued presence among the continent’s elite football talents.Victor Osimhen, Daniel Bameyi and Stanley Nwabali have all earned nominations, following their exceptional performa...
2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Four France players Flamingos must stop to stay in contention
Published: October 22, 2025
The Flamingos face a must-win battle against France in their second Group D match at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025. After a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Canada in their opener, theBankole Olowookere-led team sit at the bottom of the group with zero points. A victory today could propel them back into con...
'I must be worried' - NFF boss concerned about Nigeria's youth teams recent unsatisfactory results
Published: October 21, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation is set to overhaul youth football development, with new programs aimed at identifying and nurturing young talent across the country. President Ibrahim Musa Gusau has detailed plans to strengthen the foundations of Nigerian football from the U15 level.Gusau expressed concern over the cur...
'Every match is a final' - NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko rallies Super Eagles ahead of WCQ playoffs
Published: October 21, 2025
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko has urged the Super Eagles to maintain the same energy, confidence and attacking performance they displayed in their recent match against Benin as they approach the upcoming World Cup qualifiers playoff tie against Gabon. The Super Eagles secured a place in the W...
'Our only regret' - Gernot Rohr cries foul over Osimhen's first half goals against Benin
Published: October 21, 2025
Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has expressed regret over his team's 4-0 defeat to Nigeria in the final match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, highlighting the first half goals by Victor Osimhen as decisive moments that shaped the outcome. Rohr suggested that those goals may have denied Benin a fair result.Speaking...
Nathan Tella in race against time to make Nigeria's squad for WCQ playoff against Gabon
Published: October 21, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen manager Kasper Hjulmand has provided an update on Nathan Tella's fitness ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash with European champions Paris Saint-GermainSpeaking to the media on the eve of the game, Hjulmand confirmed that the Nigeria international will not feature in Tuesday's matchday squad at th...
Marseille coach hints at what Super Eagles should expect from Aubameyang ahead of WCQ playoff
Published: October 20, 2025
Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi has offered an insight into what the Super Eagles should expect from Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when both nations meet in next month's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying playoff.By finishing as the top-ranked second-placed team in the qualifiers, Gabon secured a playoff clash...
2025 Fifa U17 WWC: Three key tactical decisions Flamingos coach should make before France game
Published: October 20, 2025
Nigeria U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will need to make key tactical adjustments ahead of their crucial group-stage match against France on Wednesday, Following a 4–1 defeat to Canada in their opening match of the Fifa U17 Women's World Cup, three key tactical adjustments have emerged as essential for the Niger...
2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five observations from Flamingos' 4-1 defeat to Canada
Published: October 19, 2025
Nigeria began their 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup campaign with a disappointing 4-1 loss against Canada on Sunday evening.Gabriela Istocki put the Canadians ahead just two minutes into the match, but Queen Joseph later drew Nigeria level before halftime.However, a second-half strike from Melisa Kekic and a brace fr...
U17 WWC Nigeria 1-4 Canada: Joseph goal counts for nothing as Flamingos lose opener
Published: October 19, 2025
The Flamingos of Nigeria suffered a 4-1 defeat to Canada in their opening Fifa U17 Women's World Cup match on Sunday night in Morocco.Canada took an early lead just two minutes into the game through Gabriela Istocki. Nigeria responded in the 29th minute when Queen Joseph scored to level the match at 1-1, sending the t...
Injury blow for Nigeria: Dessers all but ruled out of WCQ playoffs, replaced in Panathinaikos UEL squad
Published: October 19, 2025
Panathinaikos striker Cyriel Dessers is highly unlikely to feature for Nigeria in next month's 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs in Morocco due to ongoing fitness issues, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The former Rangers forward was originally named in the Super Eagles’ squad for the October internationals against Les...
Good news for Eric Chelle: Super Eagles right-back returns to Birmingham City matchday squad
Published: October 19, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has received a boost before announcing his squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers playoffs in Morocco, with Birmingham City right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel declared fit to return to action, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Blackpool academy product was initially named in Nigeria's fin...