Events and Tournaments

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were narrowly defeated 1–0 by Ivory Coast in the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup final last night, with a late strike from Zakaria Tindano securing the victory for the Ivorians. The encounter remained tense throughout, with Nigeria creating the first notable chances. Muhammed Muhammed tested the Ivorian keeper with a low strike […]

Michelle Alozie scored deep into stoppage time to give Nigeria a dramatic 2–1 win over holders South Africa in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi‑final in Casablanca. The Houston Dash forward dazzled with a long‑range effort in the 94th minute, securing a place in the final and energising the Super Falcons’ “Mission X” for a

Seventeen year old Jamaldeen Jimoh‑Aloba marked his full midfield debut for Aston Villa during their friendly against a German side, despite the team suffering a loss. He featured for the entire 90 minutes, impressing observers with his creativity, composure and excellent distribution. The teenager demonstrated calmness under pressure, seamlessly linking defence and attack. His passing

An intense B17E Gothia Cup final in Gothenburg saw Nigeria’s Beyond Limits triumph over Ivory Coast’s ASEC Mimosas on penalties, securing the prestigious title. ASEC struck first through Émile Emmanuel Zongo in the fifth minute, but Beyond Limits restored parity by the 20th minute, taking the game into a tense second half. When extra time

Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a commanding 5‑0 win over Zambia in the WAFCON 2024 quarter‑finals on Friday in Casablanca, advancing to the semi‑finals. Osinachi Ohale, Esther Okoronkwo, Chiwendu Ihezuo, Tosin Demehin and Folashade Ijamilusi all found the net, cementing their reputation as the tournament’s most dominant side. Ohale set the tone early, heading home Okoronkwo’s

Nigeria’s Super Falcons were held to a 0–0 stalemate by Algeria in their final group-stage clash of WAFCON 2024 in Casablanca. The match, played under emotional circumstances, saw both sides locked in, as neither Rasheedat Ajibade, Jennifer Echegini, nor Chinwendu Ihezuo could break the deadlock. Moments before kickoff, the Falcons observed a minute’s silence in

Chinwendu Ihezuo’s dramatic 89th-minute goal ensured Nigeria advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Botswana in Casablanca. The game at Stade Larbi Zaouli was tightly contested, with the Super Falcons dominating possession but struggling to break down a resolute Botswana side. Despite early chances

Three Nigerian talents goalkeeper Abdulmajid Mohammed, defender Nathaniel Nwosu, and midfielder Obi Anthonymario Oluebubechukwu delivered standout performances in Kryvbas U19s’ 2–2 preseason draw against FC Penuel. The match, held on 7 July 2025, showcased the trio’s potential on the international stage. Mohammed, returning from a season with APR FC in Rwanda, displayed exceptional reflexes and

Nigeria’s Super Falcons made a commanding start to their WAFCON 2024 campaign, defeating Tunisia 3–0 at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday. Veteran striker Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring as early as the fourth minute, nodding home Rinsola Babajide’s expertly delivered free-kick. Just before half-time, Babajide doubled the lead with a clinical effort

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has stressed that Nigeria cannot afford complacency at the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, insisting each match must be approached as a battle. The tournament, set to begin in July, sees the team drawn in Group B alongside Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana. According to Plumptre, the failed March