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Coach Éric Chelle has included captain Wilfred Ndidi, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defender Semi Ajayi, midfielder Alex Iwobi, forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon in his 24-man squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau, both within the next 12 days. The Super Eagles host Madagascar’s Barea at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo …

Post views: 136 By Ohis Asein President of the Warri Wolves Football Club in Warri, Delta State, Neville Ambakederemo, has said the club’s main objective this season is to secure a continental ticket. Speaking exclusively to faksmedia.com on Thursday, the soft-spoken football administrator said the club had been given a clear mandate not only to participate in the championship …

Coach Adeleye Oluwatosin Olamiposi, State Welfare Secretary of the Nigerian Football Coaches Association (NFCA) in Ogun State and Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Coach, spoke about her coaching journey, the challenges faced by female coaches and her belief in the potential of indigenous coaches to lead the Nigerian national teams. In an exclusive interview with Sports247, Adeleye revealed that her journey as …

Nigeria’s Falconets thrashed England 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Thursday. completesports.com information. Goals from Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and substitute Mary Mamudu secured the dominant victory for the Falconets. Rafiu opened the scoring in the 7th minute when he ran onto a pass and fired a low shot with his left foot …

Nigeria has qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Nations Championship in Tunisia. Nigeria defeated Algeria in a five-set thriller (23-25, 25-19, 21-25, 25-20, 15-12) in their final group stage match on Thursday, September 17. The Zone 3 champions started the first set on a high note taking the lead, but the North African team took control …

Nigeria has qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Championship in Tunisia. Nigeria defeated Algeria in a five-set thriller (23-25, 25-19, 21-25, 25-20, 15-12) in their final group stage match on Thursday, September 17. The Zone 3 champions started the first set strong by taking the lead, but the North African team took over and won 25-23 …

The Nathaniel Idowu Under-16 Football League is proving to be a carnival of goals, and Week 2 at the New Maracaná Sports Complex in Tolú was no exception. In five games, fans were treated to 21 goals, impressive skill and plenty of drama. Fortune FA’s ruthless display Fortune FA lit up the weekend with a resounding 6-0 win over Divinely …

FC Midtjylland striker Stanley Iheanacho, 21, has been called up to the Nigerian senior team for the first time for the friendly match against Russia, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. The striker was drafted in as a late replacement for Al Qadsiah’s newly signed winger Sani Suleiman, who is currently injured and will not be available for the October 6 match …

Falconets captain Christiana Uzoma and striker Ramotalahi Kareem are confident of overcoming England in Thursday’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup round of 16 clash. The Falconets finished with four points and placed second in Group F to advance to the knockout round. After picking up just one point in their first two group games (2-0 loss to Spain, 0-0 draw …

Post views: 18 Football icon and President of Enyimba FC, Ambassador Kanu Nwankwo (Papilo), has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the 2026 Adamawa Peace Cup. The appointment was announced by the Governor of Adamawa State, in recognition of Kanu’s legendary status in world football, his outstanding contribution to youth empowerment through the Kanu Heart Foundation and his …