Brazil Coach Silva Warns Flamingos Are Tough to Beat

Brazil Coach Silva Warns Flamingos Are Tough to Beat

By / Women's Football /
Brazil’s Rilany Silva expects a hard semi-final against a physical Nigeria side that lost its opener to Poland and then won four straight games in Morocco. Brazil coach Rilany Silva has admitted her side faces a difficult challenge against Nigeria’s Flamingos in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The two teams

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Super Falcons, 3 Nigerians Make 2026 CAF Women's Shortlist

Super Falcons, 3 Nigerians Make 2026 CAF Women’s Shortlist

By / Awards & Recognition /
Nigeria collects four nominations in the women’s categories, but no Nigerian makes the Player of the Year list and Chiamaka Nnadozie is missing from the goalkeeper shortlist. The Super Falcons and three young Nigerians have been nominated for the 2026 CAF Women’s Awards. CAF released the shortlists on Tuesday, November 3, and Nigeria has candidates

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Stuttgart Star Mittelstädt Warns of Osimhen Threat

Stuttgart Star Mittelstädt Warns of Osimhen Threat

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Maximilian Mittelstädt tells his Stuttgart teammates to respect Victor Osimhen’s form as the Bundesliga side travel to Istanbul for tonight’s Champions League Matchday Four clash. Stuttgart defender Maximilian Mittelstädt has told his teammates to treat Victor Osimhen with full respect ahead of tonight’s UEFA Champions League clash with Galatasaray. The Bundesliga side visit RAMS Park

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Maikaba Says Bayelsa United Are Ready for NNL Opener

Maikaba Says Bayelsa United Are Ready for NNL Opener

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Abdul Maikaba says the Prosperity Boys are sharp and match-fit after a 4-1 friendly win over Ogunbor United, with the NNL opener against Abia Comets set for Sunday, November 8. Bayelsa United technical adviser Abdul Maikaba says his players are in peak condition for Sunday’s Nigeria National League (NNL) opener against Abia Comets. The Prosperity

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Super Falcons Start Receiving Tinubu's 0,000 Reward

Super Falcons Start Receiving Tinubu’s $100,000 Reward

By / Awards & Recognition /
The National Sports Commission says the payments follow months of delay, and captain Rasheedat Ajibade has thanked the President for keeping his promise. The Super Falcons have started receiving President Bola Tinubu’s $100,000 reward for winning a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. The National Sports Commission (NSC) said each player is getting

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Akwa United Sign Eight More Players Ahead of NNL Season

Akwa United Sign Eight More Players Ahead of NNL Season

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
The Promise Keepers, who missed out on promotion last season, have added five attackers, two midfielders and a defender as they chase a return to the NPFL. Akwa United have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League season by unveiling eight more new players. The Promise Keepers are pushing for a return

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Gamondi Names 24-Man Tanzania Squad for Super Eagles Games

Gamondi Names 24-Man Tanzania Squad for Super Eagles Games

By / National Team News /
The Taifa Stars, already qualified as 2027 co-hosts, will face Nigeria in Uyo on November 13 and in Dar es Salaam four days later. Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has named a 24-man squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The Taifa Stars are already through to the

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Aguirre Delighted as Sadiq Returns From Injury With Winner

Aguirre Delighted as Sadiq Returns From Injury With Winner

By / Injuries /
Sadiq scored six minutes after coming on in the 61st minute, ending a two month injury layoff and handing Valencia their first win under the Mexican coach. Valencia head coach Javier Aguirre has expressed his delight at Umar Sadiq’s return to action after the Nigerian striker spent around two months out with injury. Sadiq scored

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