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The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has urged qualified Nigerian legal professionals with proven experience in sports law to apply for appointment in the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) lists of pro bono lawyers and disciplinary and ethics prosecutors. The announcement, issued by the Communications Department of the NFF, follows two FIFA circulars inviting applications and renewals for the positions …

The Nigerian Flamencos have qualified for the round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after recording an impressive 3-1 victory over defending champions Korea DPR on Friday. The Nigerian girls, coached by Akeem Busari, produced an outstanding performance to overcome the two-time defending champions and secure their place in the knockout phase. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi opened …

Following the Nigerian women’s cadet team, Flamingos’ stunning 3-1 victory over back-to-back champions Korea DPR in the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, team captain Azeezat Oduntan said they still cannot relax. READ ALSO: From super substitute to World Cup superstar! Kanyinsola Yusuf wins FIFA Man of the Match award as Flemings stun North Korea 3-1 | Sports247 Nigeria Sports247 …

By Gemma Karstens-Smith Canadian Press Posted October 24, 2026 12:20 1 minute reading Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles VANCOUVER – Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros left Winnipeg’s must-win game against the BC Lions with an injury. The 38-year-old American was leveled by Lions defensive lineman Nathan Cherry late in the third quarter …

Enugu Rangers’ hopes of reaching the group stages of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League ended dashed on Friday after Algerian champions MC Alger overturned a two-goal first-leg deficit to eliminate the Nigerian side with a 3-2 aggregate victory. MC Alger defeated Rangers 3-0 in the return match in Algiers, scoring three second-half goals to overturn the 2-0 lead the Flying …

Nigerian champions Rangers have been eliminated from the CAF Champions League following a 3-0 defeat to MC Alger in the second leg of the second preliminary round on Friday night. MC Alger advanced to the next round with a 3-2 aggregate victory, nullifying Rangers’ 2-0 lead from the first leg. Rangers put in a resilient performance in the first half, …

The Nigerian Flamencos face a tough test against Cup holders Korea DPR on Friday as they look to secure a place in the round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The North Koreans, who have lifted the trophy twice since the competition was launched in New Zealand in 2008, have been …

The Island AllStars PatrickLingo Super League 2026 returns with a delightful matchweek 4 on Saturday, October 24, as Jendol Superstores prepare to wrap up Zudachi Construction’s championship project, while Remed Healthcare hopes to prescribe bitter medicine to Daily Manna Global at the Lagos Business School Sports Arena. The opening fixture at 8:30am promises fireworks as Remed Healthcare attempts to cure …

Post views: 50 By Wakawaka Sports Toptier Sports Management is seeking a partnership with the Nigeria National League (NNL) to increase live television coverage of matches in the country’s second-tier football league. The founder and CEO of Toptier Sports Management, Chichi Nwoko, disclosed in Owerri that talks were ongoing with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), African Independent Television (AIT) …

Nigerian international Kanyinsola Yusuf was named Player of the Match after scoring a crucial goal and putting in a standout performance in the Flamingos’ 3-1 win over North Korea at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026. Nigeria took the lead in the 25th minute through Oluwakemi Adegbuyi before Oluebube doubled the lead in the 38th minute to send the …