Motsepe Hails Flamingos' Historic U-17 World Cup Final Feat

Motsepe Hails Flamingos’ Historic U-17 World Cup Final Feat

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The CAF president says the Flamingos have made Africa proud as the first African team in the final, while President Tinubu urges them to go for gold against Japan on Saturday. Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos on reaching the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

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Duula Joshua to Referee DR Congo v Olympic Eagles First Leg

Duula Joshua to Referee DR Congo v Olympic Eagles First Leg

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CAF has named a full Ugandan officiating team and Central African match officials for the U-23 AFCON qualifier, although Nigeria’s sports commission wants the tie moved from Lubumbashi amid Ebola concerns. Ugandan referee Duula Joshua has been appointed to take charge of the first leg between Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles and DR Congo in the second

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Rivers United Accept Suspended Fine, Demand Fair Broadcasts

Rivers United Accept Suspended Fine, Demand Fair Broadcasts

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In a statement signed by Media Director Charles Mayuku, the club says it will respect league rules, but argues that a breach is a breach regardless of who is responsible. Rivers United have accepted the sanctions imposed by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) without appeal. The club confirmed its decision in a statement issued

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Ga'ad Questions Lobi Stars After Anyamkyegh's Reported Death

Ga’ad Questions Lobi Stars After Anyamkyegh’s Reported Death

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The goalkeeper coach says the former Nigeria U-17 striker, who reportedly died on Tuesday night, had asked the Benue club for any job, but the original report carries no response from Lobi Stars. Former Olympic Eagles goalkeeper John Ga’ad has criticised Lobi Stars management after the reported death of former Golden Eaglets striker Edward Anyamkyegh.

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Osimhen and Lookman Miss CAF Men's Player of the Year List

Osimhen and Lookman Miss CAF Men’s Player of the Year List

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Hakimi, Mané and Semenyo headline the list as Nigeria’s last two winners are left out, and no Nigerian player is nominated in either the men’s or women’s Player of the Year race. Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been left off the 10-man shortlist for the 2026 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. The

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Rivers United Handed Suspended ₦15m Fine, Points Penalty

Rivers United Handed Suspended ₦15m Fine, Points Penalty

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The league says Rivers United denied its broadcast partner access for the 1-1 draw with Rangers on Matchday 11, but the club says it followed the league’s own schedule. The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed Rivers United a suspended fine of ₦15 million, along with a suspended three point and three goal deduction.

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Flamingos Beat Brazil 3-1 to Reach First-Ever U-17 Final

Flamingos Beat Brazil 3-1 to Reach First-Ever U-17 Final

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Awawu Bashiru scores twice and Queen Joseph once as Akeem Busari’s side become the first African team to reach the U-17 Women’s World Cup final, setting up a showdown with Japan on Saturday, November 7. Nigeria’s Flamingos beat Brazil 3-1 in Morocco on Wednesday night to reach the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World

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Charles Etim Named Akwa United Captain for 2026/27 NNL

Charles Etim Named Akwa United Captain for 2026/27 NNL

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
The former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles defender replaces Ubong Essien, who has joined Katsina United, as Akwa United target an immediate return to the NPFL. Akwa United have named defender Charles Etim as their new captain ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The club announced the decision on Wednesday, November 4,

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Anichebe Nears Takeover of League One Club Bromley

Anichebe Nears Takeover of League One Club Bromley

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The 38 year old is reportedly leading a wealthy African consortium in talks with owner Robin Stanton-Gleaves, as the struggling Ravens sit bottom of the table after parting ways with manager Andy Woodman. Former Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe is reportedly close to taking over English League One club Bromley. According to talkSPORT, the former

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