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Flamingos Lose 2-1 to Poland in World Cup Opener

Flamingos Lose 2-1 to Poland in World Cup Opener

Wiktoria Skrzypczak’s penalty and Natalia Skrok’s second-half goal put Poland ahead, and Oluebube Umejiaku’s late strike wasn’t enough for the Flamingos in Rabat. Nigeria’s Flamingos lost 2-1 to Poland in their opening Group B game at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat on Saturday. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, Oluebube Umejiaku scored a

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Kawalec Wants Poland to Start Fast Against the Flamingos

Kawalec Wants Poland to Start Fast Against the Flamingos

The Polish coach says the opener against Nigeria could shape Group B, and her side have studied the Flamingos’ direct and physical style. Poland U-17 women’s coach Paulina Kawalec says her side want a winning start against Nigeria’s Flamingos when the two meet in their opening Group B game at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s

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Gift Monday Thanks Washington Spirit After Boston Move

Gift Monday Thanks Washington Spirit After Boston Move

The Super Falcons forward says goodbye with a grateful heart after a record setting spell at Washington, where she scored 12 goals in 48 league games. Super Falcons forward Gift Monday has thanked Washington Spirit in an emotional farewell message after completing her move to Boston Legacy. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, she posted the message

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Echegini Hungry for More Super Falcons Success at PSG

Echegini Hungry for More Super Falcons Success at PSG

The PSG midfielder says a WAFCON title, a World Cup and an Olympics haven’t dulled her ambition, and she wants to retire without regrets. Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini says her hunger for success with Nigeria is stronger than ever. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the Paris Saint-Germain star believes her World Cup, Olympics and WAFCON

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Super Falcons Handed Morocco Test in Olympic Qualifiers

Super Falcons Handed Morocco Test in Olympic Qualifiers

Morocco advanced after Congo Brazzaville withdrew, setting up a rematch of the WAFCON final that Nigeria won from two goals down. Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been drawn against Morocco in the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the pairing was confirmed after the Falcons beat Comoros 7-0 on

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Flamingos Arrive in Rabat Ahead of Poland World Cup Opener

Flamingos Arrive in Rabat Ahead of Poland World Cup Opener

Akeem Busari’s squad moved from Casablanca to the capital on Tuesday and now prepare for Saturday’s Group B opener against Poland. Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have arrived in Rabat ahead of their opening game at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, head coach Akeem Busari’s side travelled from

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Falcons Rout Comoros 5-0, Set Up Morocco Olympic Test

Falcons Rout Comoros 5-0, Set Up Morocco Olympic Test

Two goals each from Toni Payne and Uchenna Kanu, plus a Christy Ucheibe penalty, send Nigeria past Comoros 7-0 on aggregate. Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat Comoros 5-0 in Ikenne on Tuesday to reach the third round of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the result gave them a 7-0 aggregate win after a

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Harmony Chidi Captains Flamingos at U-17 World Cup

Harmony Chidi Captains Flamingos at U-17 World Cup

The Bayelsa Queens forward will wear the armband after a prolific qualifying campaign and a strong WAFU-B Cup. Chidi takes the armband Harmony Chidi will captain the Flamingos at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. She is one of 21 players picked by coach Akeem Busari for the tournament. FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports that

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Eguavoen Plays Down Falcons Withdrawals Before Comoros Tie

Eguavoen Plays Down Falcons Withdrawals Before Comoros Tie

Four notable players are out, but the interim coach says a full camp and a late call up leave the Falcons ready for Friday’s first leg. Four withdrawals, one late call-up Super Falcons interim coach Augustine Eguavoen says the withdrawals of key players will not affect his side against Comoros. Asisat Oshoala, Ashleigh Plumptre, Oluwatosin

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