Events & Tournaments - Football In Nigeria

Deborah Abiodun Helps Dallas Trinity Complete Double Over Brooklyn FC

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 22, 2025

Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun and her Dallas Trinity FC teammates sealed a commanding double over Brooklyn FC with a 3-0 away victory. The dominant performance follows their emphatic 6-0 triumph in the first meeting at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. Dallas Trinity wasted no time asserting themselves in the return fixture, with Camryn […]

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Solid Miners Dominate to Reach Federation Cup Round of 32

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 22, 2025

Nasarawa United delivered an impressive display, defeating Flight FC of Gboko 2-0 in their President Federation’s Cup Round of 64 match on Wednesday at Jos International Stadium. It didn’t take long for the Premier League side to stamp their authority. Ugochukwu Leonard, returning to the squad, opened the scoring in the sixth minute after connecting

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2025 Flying Eagles Invitee Nets 96th Minute Equaliser for Ipswich U21s

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 20, 2025

Abube Onuchukwu, a 2025 Flying Eagles invitee, scored a dramatic 96th-minute equaliser to help Ipswich Town U21s secure a 3-3 draw against Millwall in a Professional Development League fixture at Portman Road on Tuesday night. The game saw Millwall take an early lead through a deflected goal by Sheldon Kendall, followed by a second goal

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NNL Second Stanza Kicks Off with Intense Battles and High Stakes

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 18, 2025

The Nigeria National League NNL, the country’s second-tier football division, is set to resume for the second half of the 2024/2025 season, promising fierce competition, strategic battles, and new faces. With 36 clubs competing, teams are fighting for different objectives some eyeing a place in the Super 8 playoffs, others battling to retain their league

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Flamingos Set to Face Algeria in Final U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 17, 2025

Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will battle Algeria in the final qualifying round for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Nigerian girls secured their spot after a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa’s Bantwana, winning 3-1 in Pretoria and 2-0 in Ikenne. Algeria, on the other hand, advanced after

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Nigeria Beats South Africa to Reach U17 World Cup Qualifiers Final Round

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 16, 2025

The triumph secured a 5-1 aggregate win, having previously claimed a 3-1 victory in Pretoria. The breakthrough came in the 37th minute when Chidi Harmony nodded in a well-placed cross from Shakirah Moshood, who had been expertly set up by Aishat Animashaun. South Africa responded with urgency, taking control for large portions of the first

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Striker Onuachu Shines Despite Super Eagles Omission

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 16, 2025

In a challenging match at St Mary’s Stadium, Paul Onuachu, the towering Southampton forward, marked his presence with a crucial goal. However, it wasn’t enough to secure victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The match concluded with a 2-1 win for Wolves, anchored by Jørgen Strand Larsen’s impressive brace. Onuachu’s rebound goal in the 75th minute, following

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Ighalo Provides Assist as Al Wehda Secure Crucial Away Win

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 15, 2025

Odion Ighalo played a key role in Al Wehda’s 2-0 victory over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Professional League, providing an assist as his struggling side claimed an important away win. The 35 year old former Super Eagles striker assisted Juninho Bacuna for the opening goal just two minutes into the game. Bacuna later turned

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Flamingos Ready as South Africa’s Bantwana Arrive in Lagos

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 14, 2025

Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, are intensifying their preparations ahead of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying second leg clash against South Africa’s Bantwana. The South African delegation is set to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday evening for the crucial encounter, which will take place on Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium in

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Rangers Edge Past Fenerbahçe to Secure Europa League Quarterfinal Spot

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / March 14, 2025

Rangers, featuring Nigerian stars Cyriel Dessers and Leon Balogun, have advanced to the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals after a tense penalty shootout victory. Despite holding a 3-1 lead from the first leg, the Scottish side faced a determined Fenerbahçe, who overturned the deficit by winning 2-0 in Glasgow. With the aggregate score tied, extra time

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