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🇳🇬🏆 The Nigeria women's national under-20 football team have been drawn into Group F of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World...
15/05/2026

🇳🇬🏆 The Nigeria women's national under-20 football team have been drawn into Group F of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup set to take place in Poland! 🇵🇱🔥

♻️ GROUP F 🇪🇸 Spain
🇳🇬 Nigeria
🇳🇨 New Caledonia
🇨🇳 China

A tough but exciting challenge awaits the Falconets as they prepare to represent Nigeria on the global stage once again 💪🇳🇬✨

Nigeria will face reigning powerhouse Spain, an improving China side, and debutants New Caledonia in what promises to be a highly competitive group.

🌍 Other African representatives: 🇧🇯 Benin - Group A
🇹🇿 Tanzania — Group B
🇬🇭 Ghana — Group C

The tournament, hosted in Poland, will run from 5–27 September 2026 and marks the 12th edition of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. ⚽🏆

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🇳🇬🦅 NEW ERA BEGINS FOR THE Nigeria national under-20 football team!Head coach Abdu Maikaba has invited 35 players to cam...
15/05/2026

🇳🇬🦅 NEW ERA BEGINS FOR THE Nigeria national under-20 football team!

Head coach Abdu Maikaba has invited 35 players to camp as preparations begin for the upcoming WAFU B U20 Championship scheduled for July in Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮⚽

The squad includes: 🧤 3 Goalkeepers
🛡️ 10 Defenders
🎯 11 Midfielders
⚡ 11 Forwards

All invited players are expected to report to camp in Abuja on Saturday, May 16, as the new-look Flying Eagles begin preparations for regional glory 🇳🇬💪

Some exciting names to watch include: ⭐ Abubakar Rufai — the Croatia-based goalkeeper
⭐ Wahab Bolanle Musa — defender based in Spain
⭐ Imrana Mohammed — forward from Deportivo Alavés
⭐ Simon Karshe Cletus — midfielder playing in Croatia
⭐ Seun Akanji — one of the standout names from Sporting Lagos

A fresh generation. A new journey. The future of Nigerian football is loading 🇳🇬✨

Who are you most excited to watch in this Flying Eagles squad? 👇🔥

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Three weeks ago, Spanish side, Sevilla FC were stuck in 18th place on the La Liga table and fans were already preparing...
15/05/2026

Three weeks ago, Spanish side, Sevilla FC were stuck in 18th place on the La Liga table and fans were already preparing for the worst.

Then boom… Akor Adams found his scoring form again at the perfect moment. ⚽🔥

He scored the winner in the last game… then delivered again yesterday… and suddenly everything changed. Sevilla have now climbed to 10th place after three straight wins, including a huge away victory over Villarreal CF. 👏🔥

Now the mission is clear: just 3 more points from their final two matches to officially secure their La Liga status for next season. 💪

And the final battles? ⚔️
Against Real Madrid CF
Against RC Celta de Vigo

The pressure is still there… but for the first time in weeks, the momentum is finally with Sevilla. 👀🔥
All the best to FC sevilla and Akor Adams 🇳🇬✨❤️

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🏆🇳🇬 ON THIS DAY — May 15, 2021.Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho made history at Wembley as Leicester City F.C. defeat...
15/05/2026

🏆🇳🇬 ON THIS DAY — May 15, 2021.

Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho made history at Wembley as Leicester City F.C. defeated Chelsea F.C. 1-0 to win the FA Cup for the very first time in the club’s history. 🏆💙

Iheanacho played a massive role in that unforgettable cup run, scoring 4 goals on the road to glory, while Ndidi completely dominated the midfield in the final. 🇳🇬🔥

From Nigerian stars lifting silverware at Wembley… to the heartbreaking reality today. 💔

Sadly, Leicester City have now been relegated to the English League One after a difficult season. Football can change so quickly. 😔

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🇳🇬⚽ THE RISE OF THE SUPER FALCONS — AFRICA’S FOOTBALL QUEENS 👑From humble beginnings to continental dominance, the Super...
15/05/2026

🇳🇬⚽ THE RISE OF THE SUPER FALCONS — AFRICA’S FOOTBALL QUEENS 👑

From humble beginnings to continental dominance, the Super Falcons have become the greatest women’s football team in African history. 🌍🔥

The Super Falcons announced themselves to the world by winning the very first edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in 1998 and they never looked back. 🏆

Led by legendary stars like Mercy Akide, Perpetua Nkwocha, Asisat Oshoala and many more, Nigeria dominated African women’s football for decades with skill, power, and fearless football. 💚🤍

The Falcons became the first African women’s team to reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and inspired generations across the continent. 🌍✨

This is not just a football team..this is a legacy.
This is the rise of Africa’s queens. 👑🇳🇬

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🇳🇬🕊️ REMEMBERING IFEANYI CHIEJINE, A TRUE SUPER FALCONS ICONNigerian football continues to honour the legacy of former S...
15/05/2026

🇳🇬🕊️ REMEMBERING IFEANYI CHIEJINE, A TRUE SUPER FALCONS ICON

Nigerian football continues to honour the legacy of former Super Falcons star, Ifeanyi Chiejine, one of the pioneers of women’s football in Africa. ❤️

Born in Lagos on May 17, 1983, Chiejine made history as one of the youngest players to represent Nigeria at the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the United States. Known for her pace, skill, and fearless attacking style, she went on to feature at three FIFA Women’s World Cups and two Olympic Games for the Super Falcons. 🇳🇬🔥

She also captained Nigeria at the inaugural FIFA U-19 Women’s World Championship in 2002 and enjoyed a successful club career across the USA, Finland, Russia, and Kazakhstan.

Sadly, Chiejine passed away on August 21, 2019, at the age of 36, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of female footballers in Nigeria and beyond.

Rest on, Super Falcon. 🕊️🇳🇬

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Former Chelsea F.C. star Victor Moses was in action for FC Kaisar as they secured qualification to the semi-finals of th...
14/05/2026

Former Chelsea F.C. star Victor Moses was in action for FC Kaisar as they secured qualification to the semi-finals of the Kazakh Cup. 🇳🇬🏆

The experienced Nigerian winger continues to make his mark abroad, bringing leadership and quality as FC Kaisar push for silverware. 🔥👏

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Future star repping history. 🇳🇬✨Nigeria national football team youngster Rio Ngumoha spotted in Nigeria’s iconic Atlanta...
14/05/2026

Future star repping history. 🇳🇬✨

Nigeria national football team youngster Rio Ngumoha spotted in Nigeria’s iconic Atlanta ’96 jersey.. a tribute to one of the greatest moments in Nigerian football history. 🤩🔥

From Liverpool’s academy lights to wearing the green and white with pride… the future looks exciting. 🇳🇬👀

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🚨🇳🇬➡️🇸🇩 SUNDAY ADETUNJI CLEARED TO PLAY FOR SUDAN!The Sudan Football Association have successfully completed the nationa...
14/05/2026

🚨🇳🇬➡️🇸🇩 SUNDAY ADETUNJI CLEARED TO PLAY FOR SUDAN!

The Sudan Football Association have successfully completed the nationality switch of Nigerian striker Sunday Adetunji, making him officially eligible to represent the Sudanese national team. ✅🇸🇩

The former Rivers United F.C. and Abia Warriors F.C. forward currently plays for Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman in the Sudan Premier League. ⚽🔥

A new international chapter now begins for the Nigerian-born striker as he prepares to wear the colours of Sudan on the global stage. 🇸🇩✨

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🎾🇳🇬 Nigeria’s Seun Ogunsakin has officially been confirmed for the qualifying rounds of the 2026 Roland Garros junior ev...
14/05/2026

🎾🇳🇬 Nigeria’s Seun Ogunsakin has officially been confirmed for the qualifying rounds of the 2026 Roland Garros junior event. ⚡️

At just 17 years old, Seun continues to make history and will now join the exclusive list of players of Nigerian descent including Michael Mmoh and Nduka Odizor to feature at the French Open. 🇫🇷🔥

Another huge milestone for Nigerian tennis and a massive opportunity for one of the country’s brightest young talents. 👏🇳🇬

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🏀🇳🇬 D’Tigress star Amy Okonkwo has signed a developmental contract with the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA. ✍️🔥As one of the ...
14/05/2026

🏀🇳🇬 D’Tigress star Amy Okonkwo has signed a developmental contract with the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA. ✍️🔥

As one of the team’s two developmental players, Okonkwo will train and travel with the squad throughout the season while also being eligible to feature in up to 12 games. 👏

The Nigerian forward can earn either a pro-rated $6,000 salary or receive a weekly stipend of $750 alongside standard player benefits. 💪🇳🇬

Another big step for Amy as she continues to fly the Nigerian flag high on the global stage. 🌍✨

Good luck, Ames! 💙🏀

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