Events & Tournaments - Football In Nigeria

Ademola Lookman Named Player of the Season

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / June 28, 2024

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been awarded the Player of the Season title by his Italian Serie A club, Atalanta, for the second consecutive year. This accolade follows an impressive season where Lookman scored a historic hat trick to secure Atalanta’s first ever European title, the UEFA Europa League, against Bayer Leverkusen. He was

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Red Cards for Nwobodo and Akinmboni in MLS

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / June 24, 2024

For the first time in their Major League Soccer careers, FC Cincinnati’s defensive midfielder Obinna Nwobodo and DC United’s central defender Matai Akinmboni were sent off during their respective matches. Nwobodo, a 2015 U20 Africa Cup of Nations winner with the Flying Eagles, was dismissed in the second half of his team’s 2-1 loss to

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BSAFCON Sand Eagles Not Ready for Competition Olawale

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / June 23, 2024

Former skipper of Nigeria’s Sand Eagles, Isiaka Olawale, has voiced concerns about the team’s readiness for the 2024 Beach Soccer African Cup of Nations BSAFCON. Despite being reinstated by the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, after several years of absence, the Sand Eagles are set to face Mauritania in the qualifiers. Olawale

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Promising U17 World Cup Draw for Flamingos

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / June 23, 2024

Nigeria’s Flamingos are poised for a promising U17 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign following a favourable first round draw. They will compete in Group A, facing hosts Dominican Republic, New Zealand, and Ecuador. The tournament is scheduled to commence on October 16 and conclude on November 3. The Flamingos secured a bronze medal in the

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Rasheedat Ajibade Honored as Atlético Madrid Women Player of the Season

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / June 21, 2024

Rasheedat Ajibade has been celebrated as Atlético Madrid Women’s Player of the Season for 2023/24. This recognition, announced on the club’s official X formerly Twitter account, highlights Ajibade’s remarkable contributions throughout the season. The Nigerian forward scored 10 goals and provided 8 assists in the Primera División Femenina, showcasing her versatility and relentless drive. A

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Nigerian Stars Discover Premier League Opening Day Opponents

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / June 18, 2024

The Premier League has officially released the fixtures for the 2023/2024 season, revealing the opening day opponents for Nigerian players and those eligible to represent Nigeria. Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey Fulham, Fulham will kick off their season against Manchester United at Old Trafford on August 16. Iwobi and Bassey scored in this fixture last

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Flamingos Clinch U17 Women’s World Cup Spot After Defeating Liberia

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / June 15, 2024

Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have qualified for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The Flamingos secured their spot by defeating Liberia 2-0 in the second leg of their final qualifying match at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on June 14, 2024. Harmony Chidi scored both goals, one in the

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Football Legends,Super Eagles Stars Meet for Attom Charity Cup in Abuja

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / June 15, 2024

The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is abuzz as football legends, celebrities, and Super Eagles players converge for the inaugural Attom Charity Champions Cup, set to take place at the MKO Abiola Stadium on Saturday, June 15. The Attom Foundation’s initiative aims to raise funds and awareness to help at least 10,000 Nigerians, particularly the elderly,

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Flamingos Set to Secure FIFA U17 World Cup Spot Against Liberia

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / June 13, 2024

Following a commanding 4-1 victory away in the first leg, Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, are determined to finalize their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualification on a triumphant note as they face Liberia at the MKO Abiola National Stadium on Friday evening. Goals from Harmony Chidi, Peace Effiong, Shakirat Moshood, and substitute Blessing Ifitezue

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Super Falcons Ready to Take on Brazil, Spain, Japan at Paris Olympics

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / June 13, 2024

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed confidence in the team’s mental and physical readiness to face Brazil, Spain, and Japan at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Speaking at the 2024 Ladies in Sports Conference on Tuesday, Nnadozie emphasized that the team is undeterred by the challenging group opponents and is prepared to replicate their

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