WAFU B U20 Championship Nigeria 3 Niger 1: Jephta at the double as Flying Eagles qualify for Afcon
Published: October 27, 2024
The Flying Eagles came from a goal down to beat host nation Nation Niger 3-1 in the semifinal of the WAFU B U20 Championship on Sunday night at Stade de Kégué.Aliyu Zubairu made just one change from the team that started against Ivory Coast as injury ruled out defensive midfielder Sabiu Ibrahim, and he was El Kanemi ...
2024 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five observations from Flamingos 2-0 loss to United States
Published: October 27, 2024
Nigeria has been eliminated from the 2024 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup following a 2-0 defeat to the United States on Saturday night.The United States opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, with Kennedy Fuller converting a penalty.Kimmi Ascanio then doubled their lead in the 74th minute, slipping the ball past Nigeria's ...
Nigeria 0 United States 2: Flamingos crash out of 2024 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup
Published: October 26, 2024
The Flamingos lost 2-0 to the United States of America in the quarterfinal of the Fifa U17 Women's World Cup on Saturday night at the Santiago de los Caballeros.Coach Bankole Olowookere reinstated Harmony Chidi and Onyedikachi Ekezie into the starting lineup, which meant Rokibat Azeez and Ramotallahi Kareem dropped bac...
International friendly: Top three performers for Super Falcons in 2-0 win against Algeria's Fennecs
Published: October 26, 2024
The Remo Stars stadium in Ogun state witnessed a thrilling encounter as the Super Falcons of Nigeria triumphed over the Fennecs of Algeria with a convincing 2-0 win. The victory marked a promising start for interim coach Justin Madugu.The win sets the tone for the return leg between the two teams, scheduled for Tuesda...
International friendly: Five observations from Super Falcons' comfortable win against Fennecs
Published: October 26, 2024
Nigeria secured a 2-0 win against Algeria in a friendly match held at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.Coach Justin Magudu made several adjustments to the regular lineup, with only Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie among the usual starters.In the 24th minute, captain Ajibade opened the scoring with a superb finish, l...
International friendly Nigeria 2 Algeria 0: Ajibade's brace seals win for Super Falcons
Published: October 26, 2024
The Super Falcons hosted Algeria at the Remo Stars stadium in Ogun state, claiming a comfortable win courtesy of a brace from the team's captain Rasheedat Ajibade.The nine-time African champions the first half on the front foot, dominating the game in the opening half. Their pressure eventually led to a corner in the e...
Botched 2025 Afconq: CAF awards three points and three goals to Nigeria; Libya fined N82.3m
Published: October 26, 2024
The Confederation of African Football has given its verdict on the botched Africa Cup of Nations qualification game between Nigeria and Libya.The game couldn't take place as the Super Eagles decided to opt out as they were handed rough treatment by the Libyan authorities, making it difficult for them to prepare for the...
'Nigeria is a good team' - Long reveals super talented USA squad is ready to face free-scoring Flamingos
Published: October 26, 2024
Duke women's soccer forward Mary Long says she is confident in the abilities of a highly talented United States U17 squad ahead of Saturday's showdown with Nigeria's Flamingos in a 2024 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup clash scheduled to hold at Estadio Cibao FC, Santiago de los Caballeros.The US WYNT star acknowledged that ...
2024 Fifa U17 WWC Nigeria v United States : Match preview, what to expect, venue, H2H, where to watch
Published: October 25, 2024
The stage is set for an exciting quarterfinal clash between Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, and their American counterparts at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The Flamingos who were the third highest goalscoring team in the group stages, saw out a 100 percent record on their way to the quart...
CAF Awards: Nwabali, Onana, Williams up for GK of the Year; Super Eagles in National Team of the Year race
Published: October 24, 2024
Stanley Nwabali is in the running for the 2024 Confederation of African Football Goalkeeper of the Year, while Nigeria has been nominated for Team of the Year.He has been nominated alongside Manchester United and Cameroon shot-stopper Andre Onana, South Africa's Ronwen Williams, Oussama Benbot of Algeria, and Ivory Coa...
Super Eagles stars Lookman, Troost-Ekong named in 10-man shortlist for CAF Men's Player of the Year
Published: October 24, 2024
Super Eagles duo William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman have been nominated for the 2024 Confederation of African Football Men's Player of the Year.The duo will slug it out with Brighton & Hove Albion and Ivory Coast star forward Simon Adingra, Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy, Congolese centre-back Chancel ...
WAFU B U20 Championship: Five takeaways from Flying Eagles' come-from-behind win v Les Petits Elephants
Published: October 24, 2024
Nigeria secured a spot in the semifinals of the WAFU Zone U20 tournament after a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Ivory Coast on Thursday evening.After a goalless first half, Christ Ivan Alex Wawa opened the scoring for the Ivorians, slipping a shot past Nigerian goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt.However, Nigeria quickly res...
QAFCON U20 Ivory Coast 1 Nigeria 2: Kparobo Arierhi's second half winner sends Flying Eagles to semifinals
Published: October 24, 2024
The Flying Eagles defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in their second group game of the WAFU B U20 Championship played at the Municipal Stadium in Lome on Thursday evening.Coach Aliyu Zubairu made two changes to the team that started the opening game against Burkina Faso.Nathaniel Nwosu dropped to the bench and was replaced by Sp...
Super Eagles forwards Lookman and Osimhen make 30-man shortlist for IFFHS World's Best Player 2024
Published: October 23, 2024
The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has announced the nominees for the Men's World Best Player 2024, with two Super Eagles forwards making the cut.Napoli-owned player Victor Osimhen and Atalanta dazzler Ademola Lookman have made the 30-man shortlist.No other African player was deemed w...
'My mother is Nigerian' - Red Bull Salzburg loanee confirms he is eligible to represent Super Eagles
Published: October 23, 2024
Red Bull Salzburg loanee Lawrence Agyekum has confirmed that he is eligible to play international football for the Super Eagles. In search of first team opportunities, Agyekum, a product of the West African Football Academy, joined Belgian Pro League club Cercle Brugge on loan in the summer transfer transfer window. ...
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