Flamingos Beat Mexico 2-1, Face Venezuela in Quarter Final

Flamingos Beat Mexico 2-1, Face Venezuela in Quarter Final

By / Women's Football /
Umejiaku’s goal five minutes before half time and Dunstan’s 71st minute volley sealed the win, and Mexico’s added time goal came too late. Nigeria’s Flamingos have reached the quarter finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after beating Mexico 2-1 in Thursday’s Round of 16 tie. Oluebube Umejiaku and Mary Dunstan scored for

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Awoniyi Wins PFA Beyond the Pitch Award for Charity Work

Awoniyi Wins PFA Beyond the Pitch Award for Charity Work

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The Super Eagles forward was honoured for funding the Kwara Kiddies League and backing healthcare and youth projects in Nigeria. Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi has won the PFA Beyond the Pitch Award at the 2026 Best of Africa Awards in London. The Super Eagles forward was honoured for his charity work in Nigeria. Awoniyi

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Iheanacho Explains Why He Chose Bursaspor Over Celtic

Iheanacho Explains Why He Chose Bursaspor Over Celtic

By / Nigerians Abroad /
The Nigeria striker says the move was arranged through his agent and club directors, and he agreed as soon as he heard the details. Kelechi Iheanacho has explained why he joined Turkish second division side Bursaspor after leaving Scottish champions Celtic. The Nigeria striker says the move was arranged through his agent and club directors,

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Moffi Scores but Hamburg Lose 3-1 to Onyedika's Frankfurt

Moffi Scores but Hamburg Lose 3-1 to Onyedika’s Frankfurt

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Moffi’s 79th-minute goal came too late for the hosts, who had trailed 3-0, while Frankfurt midfielder Raphael Onyedika played the full match at the Volksparkstadion. Terem Moffi scored a late consolation as Hamburg lost 3-1 at home to Eintracht Frankfurt in the second round of the German Cup on Tuesday. Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika

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Ihendu Eyes Olympics, World Cup After U-23 Eagles Call-Up

Ihendu Eyes Olympics, World Cup After U-23 Eagles Call-Up

By / Nigerians Abroad /
The 21 year old FC Zurich centre back says watching Nigeria’s 1994 and 1996 heroes inspired him, and he thanked coach Eric Chelle for the invitation. FC Zurich centre-back Daniel Kelechi Ihendu says playing at the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup is his greatest career ambition. His invitation to the U-23 Eagles is

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Future Eagles to Face New Caledonia in Tier C Round of 32

Future Eagles to Face New Caledonia in Tier C Round of 32

By / Youth Development /
The unbeaten Future Eagles, who finished third in their group with seven points, begin the Tier C knockout bracket against fellow third placed side New Caledonia. Nigeria’s Future Eagles will begin the knockout phase of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival against New Caledonia on Wednesday in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is a Tier

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