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Nigeria’s under-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, sent another powerful statement to the rest of Africa on Sunday, completing an emphatic 11-0 overall destruction of Guinea to book their place in the final round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Having dismantled the Guineans 5-0 away from home in the first leg, the Flamingos returned to the Remo …

Abayomi Ademola Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has named a 23-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against Senegal as preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) intensify. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and veteran striker Asisat Oshoala headline the list, which combines established stars with several emerging talents. The squad features a strong core …

The young athletes from top Lagos schools demonstrated exceptional speed, determination and talent in the Fit Child Showdown Championship 2026producing exciting performances in the 100 and 200 meters finals in different age categories. The championship, which brought together students from various schools, highlighted the rising level of youth athletics in Nigeria while also providing a platform for emerging talents to …

Post views: 24 By Silvernews Nigeria’s sporting mainstay, Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike (JP), has congratulated the Super Eagles for successfully defending their Unity Cup title following their impressive 3-0 victory over the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica in the final played in London on Saturday. In a statement made available to the media, Agu-Ejidike described the victory as a significant boost …

Nigeria senior team coach Eric Chelle caused a stir in Turkey when he suggested that striker Victor Osimhen will not be available for the Nigeria senior team for upcoming friendlies against Poland and Portugal respectively due to a possible transfer from Galatasaray when the window opens in the summer. His quotes did not sit well with Galatasaray fans, forcing Osimhen …

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has announced a 23-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly matches against the Senegal women’s national football team as preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) intensify. Sports247 reports that the two-match friendly series will take place at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, with the first match scheduled for June 5 …

Post views: 26 By Silvernews The South East representative on the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ugo Udezue, will host a three-day South East basketball tournament in Ebonyi State from June 5 to 7 as part of ongoing efforts to promote grassroots basketball development and youth empowerment in the region. The tournament will take place at Ebonyi Mall, …

Victor Osimhen insists Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle’s comments about his club’s future were taken out of context and exaggerated by some media outlets, reports completesports.com. Speaking after his team successfully defended the Unity Cup title in London, Chelle explained that Osimhen was excluded from friendlies against Poland and Portugal to allow the striker to focus on sorting out his …

Arne Slot became Liverpool’s second short-serving head coach in the Premier League era after the club announced the Dutchman will not return for the new season. Liverpool released the explosive news on Saturday, in a statement praising their ex Gaffer for insisting the split was non-negotiable. Arne Slot applauds the fans at full time during the Premier League match between …

Abayomi Ademola Defending champion Coco Gauff was eliminated from the 2026 French Open on Saturday after blowing a one-set lead in a shock third-round loss to Russia’s Anastasia Potapova. The fourth seed became the latest high-profile casualty at Roland-Garros, following the early exits of Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina in what has been a tournament full of surprises. …