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• Umejiaku named player of the match as Nigeria beat Japan in U-17 World Cup final

  Oluebube Umejiaku was named Player of the Match after helping Nigeria’s Flamingos secure a historic 2-1 victory over Japan in...

• Nigeria make history as Flamingos beat Japan to win FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

  Nigeria head coach Akeem Busari said his team’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup success was a “dream come true” after...

• Nottingham Forest punish Manchester City as Ola Aina misses 3-1 Premier League win

  Nottingham Forest produced a ruthless counter-attacking performance to beat Manchester City 3-1 at the City Ground, with Super Eagles defender...

• Nigeria leave Victor Osimhen out of Tanzania AFCON qualifiers squad

  Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for the Super Eagles’ 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...

• Five European matches to watch before the November international break

  Club football has one final weekend of action before league competition resumes on 21 November, with major fixtures in England,...

• NFF sets media accreditation deadline for Nigeria v Tanzania AFCON qualifier

  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has opened the accreditation process for media organisations covering Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...

• Nigeria name 24-man squad for crucial Tanzania ties in AFCON 2027 qualifying

  Head Coach Eric Chelle has included captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams in Nigeria’s...

• Chelle names 25-man Nigeria squad for Tanzania AFCON qualifiers

  Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has recalled several injured players and handed Slavia Prague midfielder Mubarak Suleiman his first senior...

• Victor Osimhen undergoes successful knee surgery after Stuttgart clash

  Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has undergone successful surgery on a knee injury sustained during Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League match...

• Ikorodu City vs Inter Lagos: Hosts aim to build on improved form in league meeting

  Ikorodu City face Inter Lagos on 8 November at 15:00 GMT, with both teams looking to strengthen their position in...

• Victor Osimhen undergoes successful surgery after Galatasaray injury

  Galatasaray have confirmed that Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has undergone successful surgery following the injury he sustained in their UEFA...

• Bayelsa United target swift NPFL return after strong pre-season

  Bayelsa United technical adviser Abdu Maikaba says his side are ready to challenge for promotion back to the Nigeria Premier...

• Japan captain Yotsumoto targets U-17 Women’s World Cup glory against Nigeria

  Japan captain Honoka Yotsumoto says her team are determined to win the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and honour...

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  Seven NPFL Players Make Olympic Eagles Squad for DR Congo Qualifier

  Seven players have secured places in Nigeria’s final U-23 squad for the upcoming two-legged 2028 Olympic Games qualifying tie against...

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  FIFA Names North American Officials for Flamingos’ U-17 World Cup Final Against Japan

  FIFA has appointed an all-North American officiating crew, featuring three Americans and two Canadians, for Saturday’s 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s...

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  NFF Normalisation Committee Expected to Resolve Delay in Chelle’s Contract

  Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle’s proposed contract extension could be closer to completion after FIFA approves a Normalisation Committee...

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  Olympic Eagles Beat Grassrunners FC 3-1 in Second Friendly

  Nigeria’s U-23 national team, the Olympic Eagles, continued their preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers with a 3-1 victory...

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  Osimhen Set for Knee Surgery, to Miss Super Eagles’ Tanzania Double-Header

  Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is expected to undergo surgery on his left knee on Saturday after sustaining an injury...

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  Flamingos Target Historic World Title as Nigeria Face Japan in U-17 Women’s World Cup Final

  Nigeria’s Flamingos will attempt to make history on Saturday when they take on Japan’s Little Nadeshiko in the final of...

• Japan coach Shirai warns of tough Nigeria test in U-17 Women’s World Cup final

  Japan head coach Sadayoshi Shirai says his side must produce a united performance to overcome Nigeria’s Flamingos and win the...