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Nigeria Eye Historic Run at FIFA’s Maiden U-15 World Cup

Nigeria Eye Historic Run at FIFA’s Maiden U-15 World Cup

Nigeria has another opportunity to make history at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup, with the country’s young team set to represent African football on the global stage. The maiden edition of the tournament will see Nigeria compete against top youth sides from around the world as they aim for glory at a FIFA age-grade […]

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Horvel Angels Upset Fosla to Clinch 2025 HerGame Girls Championship

Horvel Angels Upset Fosla to Clinch 2025 HerGame Girls Championship

Horvel Angels overturned the odds on Saturday, defeating defending champions Fosla Academy 2–0 to claim the 2025 HerGame Girls Football Championship. The Abuja-based side booked their place in the final with a convincing 2–0 semi-final win over Generation Next, thanks to a brace from forward Odide Lilian. Her first goal came shortly after the break

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Nigeria Crowned World Champions at 2025 FC Bayern Youth Cup

Nigeria Crowned World Champions at 2025 FC Bayern Youth Cup

Team Nigeria has been crowned world champions at the 2025 FC Bayern Youth Cup after securing a 1–0 victory over Rwanda in the final. The tournament, staged in Germany, featured participants from around the globe Nigeria qualified via the national finals and went on to out-perform other teams to claim the top prize. Nigeria’s triumph

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Golden Eaglets Defeat Burkina Faso 2-0 to Claim WAFU B U17 Bronze

Golden Eaglets Defeat Burkina Faso 2-0 to Claim WAFU B U17 Bronze

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets wrapped up their WAFU B U17 campaign by securing the bronze medal with a 2-0 win over Burkina Faso. This victory ended their tournament on a high note. The goals came at critical junctures, giving Nigeria control of the match. Ahmed Yusuf was named the Man of the Match for a commanding

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Mubarak Suleiman Becomes First Nigeria-Based Player in UEFA Youth League

Mubarak Suleiman Becomes First Nigeria-Based Player in UEFA Youth League

Mubarak Emmanuel Suleiman has made history by becoming the first player based in Nigeria to feature in the UEFA Youth League. He earned the distinction after signing with Slavia Prague and being included in the matchday squad for their U19/Youth League fixture. At 18 years old, Suleiman made the move from Right2Win Academy in Nigeria

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Aluko, Nwoko, Sowunmi & Akachukwu shine in PL2 goals on Friday

Aluko, Nwoko, Sowunmi & Akachukwu shine in PL2 goals on Friday

Four young players eligible for Nigeria found the net in Friday’s Premier League 2 action, All Nigeria Soccer reports. Olabade Aluko captained Leicester City in their tough 6-3 loss to Tottenham Hotspur, getting his side’s first goal by weaving past two defenders before slotting home from a tight angle in the 21st minute. Chibuzo Nwoko

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Zubairu Targets Wins vs Norway, Saudi Arabia, Colombia for Eagles

Zubairu Targets Wins vs Norway, Saudi Arabia, Colombia for Eagles

Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has singled out Nigeria’s group opponents—Norway, Saudi Arabia and Colombia as key matches to target during the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The U-20 side will open their campaign in Chile on 29 September against Norway, before facing Saudi Arabia three days later, and closing out group play versus

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1xCup 2025: 12 Teams Advance as Wild Card Battles Loom

1xCup 2025: 12 Teams Advance as Wild Card Battles Loom

The group stage of the 1xCup 2025, Nigeria’s premier amateur football tournament, has concluded, with 12 teams advancing to the knockout rounds. The final matchday last Tuesday brought drama, goals, and a clearer picture of the road to the trophy. None of last year’s top four teams managed to top their groups, reflecting increasing parity

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