Nigeria Football https://nigeriafootball.ng News, Scores, Stats, and Rumors Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:24:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://nigeriafootball.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/nf-fevi-80x80.png Nigeria Football https://nigeriafootball.ng 32 32 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria vs Venezuela preview https://nigeriafootball.ng/2026-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-nigeria-vs-venezuela-preview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2026-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-nigeria-vs-venezuela-preview Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:24:57 +0000 https://nigeriafootball.ng/?p=233117 Nigeria’s Flamingos will attempt to secure a return to the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup when they take on Venezuela in a highly anticipated quarter-final clash in Morocco on Sunday. The encounter, scheduled for November 1, presents Hakeem Busari’s side with an opportunity to reach the last four for the first time […]

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]]> Super Falcons assistant coach joins HJK Helsinki https://nigeriafootball.ng/super-falcons-assistant-coach-joins-hjk-helsinki/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=super-falcons-assistant-coach-joins-hjk-helsinki Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:58:13 +0000 https://nigeriafootball.ng/?p=233114 Nigeria’s Super Falcons assistant coach and former Nigeria international defender Ayisat Yusuf Aromire has announced a new coaching appointment with Finnish club HJK Helsinki. Aromire will take charge of the club’s P16/17 team, marking a new chapter in her coaching career with one of Finland’s most successful football clubs. The former defender expressed excitement about […]

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]]> Olympic Eagles and Remo Stars draw in friendly match https://nigeriafootball.ng/future-eagles-and-remo-stars-draw-in-friendly-match/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=future-eagles-and-remo-stars-draw-in-friendly-match Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:53:44 +0000 https://nigeriafootball.ng/?p=233110 Nigeria’s U23 national team, the Olympic Eagles, began their preparations for upcoming assignments with a goalless draw against Nigeria Nationsl League (NNL) side, Remo Stars at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. The closely contested encounter provided the Olympic Eagles with an opportunity to assess their readiness and build match fitness ahead of their forthcoming […]

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]]> NPFL: Doma United, Ikorodu City share spoils in four-goal thriller https://nigeriafootball.ng/npfl-doma-united-ikorodu-city-share-spoils-in-four-goal-thriller/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=npfl-doma-united-ikorodu-city-share-spoils-in-four-goal-thriller Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:50:43 +0000 https://nigeriafootball.ng/?p=233108 Doma United and Ikorodu City shared the spoils after playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 11 encounter at the Pantami Stadium on Saturday. Bitrus Philemon gave the hosts the lead in the 19th minute, calmly converting from the penalty spot to put Doma United ahead. Ikorodu City […]

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]]> Taiwo Awoniyi opens Premier League account for Coventry City against Sunderland https://nigeriafootball.ng/taiwo-awoniyi-opens-premier-league-account-for-coventry-city-against-sunderland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=taiwo-awoniyi-opens-premier-league-account-for-coventry-city-against-sunderland Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:47:32 +0000 https://nigeriafootball.ng/?p=233105 Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi scored his first Premier League goal of the season as Coventry City secured an important 3-1 victory over Sunderland, climbing out of the relegation zone. The Sky Blues extended their impressive head-to-head record against the Black Cats, suffering just one defeat in their last 13 meetings, with six wins and six […]

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]]> SWAN congratulates Samson Adamu on CAF appointment https://nigeriafootball.ng/swan-congratulates-samson-adamu-on-caf-appointment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=swan-congratulates-samson-adamu-on-caf-appointment Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:43:23 +0000 https://nigeriafootball.ng/?p=233102 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated Nigerian football administrator, Mr Samson Adamu, on his confirmation as the substantive General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Adamu’s confirmation marks a historic milestone for Nigerian sports administration, as he becomes the first Nigerian to occupy the position since CAF was established in […]

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]]> NFRA calls for more safety for NPFL match officials https://nigeriafootball.ng/nfra-calls-for-more-safety-for-npfl-match-officials/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nfra-calls-for-more-safety-for-npfl-match-officials Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:40:26 +0000 https://nigeriafootball.ng/?p=233100 The Nigeria Football Referees’ Association (NFRA) has called on organisers of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), state football associations and participating clubs to create a safer and more conducive environment for quality officiating in the domestic league. The appeal follows a series of unsavoury incidents during and after recent league matches, in which referees […]

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]]> Mary Dunstan expresses confidence in Flamingos ability to beat Venezuela https://nigeriafootball.ng/mary-dunstan-expresses-confidence-in-flamingos-ability-to-beat-venezuela/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mary-dunstan-expresses-confidence-in-flamingos-ability-to-beat-venezuela Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:37:18 +0000 https://nigeriafootball.ng/?p=233097 Nigeria midfielder Mary Dunstan has expressed confidence in the Flamingos’ ability to defeat Venezuela and secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Dunstan spoke after Nigeria defeated Mexico 2-1 in their Round of 16 encounter on Thursday, October 29, to set up a quarter-final showdown with […]

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]]> Azeezat Oduntan anticipates quarter final clash with Venezuela https://nigeriafootball.ng/azeezat-oduntan-anticipates-quarter-final-clash-with-venezuela/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=azeezat-oduntan-anticipates-quarter-final-clash-with-venezuela Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:33:42 +0000 https://nigeriafootball.ng/?p=233095 Nigeria’s Flamingos assistant captain, Azeezat Oduntan, says the team are eagerly anticipating their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup quarter-final clash against Venezuela as they seek a place in the semi-finals of the competition in Morocco. Oduntan expressed confidence in the team’s ability to overcome the South Americans after Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over […]

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]]> Jane Ijirigho: Flamingos goalkeeper expresses confidence in team’s resolve to go all the way https://nigeriafootball.ng/jane-ijirigho-flamingos-goalkeeper-expresses-confidence-in-teams-resolve-to-go-all-the-way/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jane-ijirigho-flamingos-goalkeeper-expresses-confidence-in-teams-resolve-to-go-all-the-way Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:14:02 +0000 https://nigeriafootball.ng/?p=233092 Nigeria’s Flamingos goalkeeper Jane Ijirigho has declared that the team are determined to continue their journey at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, insisting that reaching the final remains their ambition as they prepare to face Venezuela in the quarter-finals. Ijirigho expressed confidence in the team’s mentality following Nigeria’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Mexico […]

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