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Goals from Oluebube Umejiaku and Mary Dunstan were the difference for Nigeria on Thursday as the Flamingos defeated Mexico 2-1 in the round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026, Sports247 reports. Coach Akeem Busari and his girls will now turn their attention to a clash against Venezuela in the quarterfinals, with the understanding that their next …

Post views: 92 A young and promising Nigerian coach, Omokhodion Gerrisyn, popularly known as Brazealian, is undergoing the CAF D-Licence coaching program in Osun State to enhance his career on the bench. Omokhodion, a graduate of the National Institute of Sports, NIS, holds an advanced certificate in coaching and training and is part of the coaching team of the …

Victor Osimhen is on the verge of becoming Galatasaray’s all-time leading foreign goalscorer following his impressive performances for the Turkish giants. The Nigerian international has scored 68 goals for the club, placing him third on Galatasaray’s all-time goalscoring chart. Mauro Icardi currently leads the ranking of foreign scorers with 77 goals, while Romanian legend Gheorghe Hagi is in second position …

In a shocking reversal of fortune, Nigeria’s Edo Queens have had their hopes of playing in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League shattered after Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory in the rescheduled WAFU Zone B qualifying final in Cairo, Egypt on Thursday, October 29, Sports247.ng reports. What makes the defeat particularly painful is that Edo Queens …

Liberia has called up Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Derrick Daddy Julu to the national team for the first time ahead of the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) double-header against Cape Verde. Julu earned his first invitation to Lone Star after an impressive run of form with the Niger Tornadoes, keeping three clean sheets in four appearances this month. Liberia will …

Liverpool will face Bournemouth in the quarter-finals of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup, while holders Manchester City have been drawn against League One side Bradford City after Wednesday’s fourth round. The quarter-final draw, conducted at Anfield following Liverpool’s penalty shoot-out win over Chelsea, also gave League Two side Fleetwood Town a home draw against Everton or Newcastle United. Project reports Crystal …

Post views: 226 By Wakawaka Sports Owerri-based Heartland FC will begin their campaign in the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) season when they host Crown FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Sunday, November 1. The Owerri-based side will bank on the experience of their technical director, Emmanuel Amunike, as they seek a strong start to their campaign …

As preparations intensify for the 2026 National Grassroots Sports Development Summit, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President for Grassroots Sports Development has launched a dedicated website to provide information, facilitate registration and deepen public engagement ahead of the historic event. The Summit, scheduled for November 18-19, 2026, at the Banquet Hall, State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja, …

Nigeria’s Future Eagles were eliminated from Level C competition at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival after a shock 6-3 loss to Benin Republic on Wednesday in Baku, Azerbaijan. After thrashing New Caledonia 7-0 in the round of 32 this morning, Nigeria went into the round of 16 full of confidence, but were impressed by the U15 Guepards. …

Buruj Sports Academy is turning years of grassroots football success into an ambitious infrastructure project, unveiling a proposed stadium development in Ikorodu, Lagos State, which aims to transform opportunities for young Nigerian footballers. The academy, founded by Dr Waheed Salaudeen, has unveiled a new development design that includes a standard 105m x 68m football pitch, spectator stands, changing rooms, administrative …