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Nigeria women’s national under-17 football team have intensified preparations ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Guinea women’s national under-17 football team, with the team now fully focused on securing qualification for the global tournament. The Flamingos arrived in Ikenne, Ogun State, after completing the first phase of their camping exercise in Abuja, where the players spent weeks preparing for the high-pressure encounter. Under the supervision of coach Akeem Busari, the team has continued intense training sessions aimed at sharpening tactics, improving fitness, and building stronger understanding among the players before the decisive fixtures. The…

Nigeria women’s national under-17 football team, popularly known as the Flamingos, have arrived in Ikenne, Ogun State, as preparations gather momentum ahead of their crucial clash against Guinea women’s national under-17 football team in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Nigerian side moved to Ikenne after completing the first phase of their training programme in Abuja, where the team spent about one month preparing for the important qualification fixtures. During their stay in the nation’s capital, the Flamingos participated in five friendly matches as part of efforts to improve fitness, tactical understanding, and team chemistry…

Arsenal have officially confirmed that Jakub Kiwior has completed a permanent move to Porto following an impressive season in Portugal. The Polish centre-back joined Porto on loan last summer, with an agreement already in place that allowed the Portuguese club to make the transfer permanent at the end of the campaign. After a strong season that ended with Porto lifting the Primeira Liga trophy, the option has now been activated. Porto recently announced that the 25-year-old had signed a contract running until 2030 in a deal reportedly worth an initial £14million, with performance-related bonuses potentially increasing the total fee to…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has commended Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen after his brilliant performance helped Galatasaray S.K. secure the Turkish Süper Lig title in a decisive and memorable campaign. Osimhen was the star of the final match that confirmed the championship, scoring twice to guide the Turkish giants to victory and seal the league triumph in emphatic fashion. His performance once again highlighted his importance to the team and his growing reputation as one of Africa’s most influential footballers on the global stage. Reacting to the achievement, Peter Obi took to his verified X account to celebrate…

FIFA has announced a new innovation for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that players making their first appearance at the tournament will wear special debut patches on their shirts as part of a collectibles initiative linked to a licensing agreement. The project, developed in partnership with Fanatics, will see debutant players marked with unique patches during their first World Cup match. After the game, these patches will be removed from the jerseys and turned into collectible items as part of a wider memorabilia system. Well-known players such as Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal could be among those to receive the…

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal F.C. suffered a worrying double injury setback during their hard-fought 1-0 victory over West Ham United F.C. in the Premier League on Sunday. The Gunners secured all three points thanks to a late strike from Leandro Trossard in the 82nd minute, a result that keeps Arsenal firmly in the Premier League title race as they remain five points ahead of Manchester City. However, the win was overshadowed by injury concerns involving two key players. Defender Ben White was forced off in the first half after picking up a knee problem. He was replaced by…

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) served up another exciting round of fixtures on Sunday, with Rangers International strengthening their title push, while Rivers United and Kun Khalifa grabbed important away victories in Matchday 37 action. At the Umuahia Township Stadium, Kun Khalifa delivered one of the biggest surprises of the round after defeating Abia Warriors 2-0 on the road. Uchechukwu Onuoha was the standout performer, scoring in both halves, first in the 3rd minute before adding another in the 40th minute to seal the victory. Rivers United also secured maximum points away from home in a dramatic 3-2 triumph…

Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Nigeria women’s national football team, have been dealt a blow ahead of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after forward Esther Okoronkwo was ruled out for around six weeks due to injury. Okoronkwo sustained a meniscus injury on her knee during AFC Toronto’s league match against Halifax earlier this week. The injury has sidelined the 29-year-old attacker, with medical reports indicating she will require a recovery period of approximately six weeks. Despite the setback, there is optimism that she could still return in time for the tournament, which is scheduled to begin…

Former Chelsea midfielder Andy Townsend has advised Cole Palmer to consider leaving Chelsea in order to rediscover his best form. Palmer, who has been one of Chelsea’s standout performers since joining the club, is reportedly struggling to maintain the level that defined his breakthrough season at Stamford Bridge. There are also growing rumours linking him with a potential move away from the club, with Manchester United mentioned among possible destinations. In his first season at Chelsea, Palmer delivered outstanding numbers, recording 42 goal involvements and scoring 18 goals, playing a key role in helping the club qualify for the Champions…

Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Nigeria women’s national football team, have been dealt a blow ahead of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after forward Esther Okoronkwo was ruled out for around six weeks due to injury. Okoronkwo sustained a meniscus injury on her knee during AFC Toronto’s league match against Halifax earlier this week. The injury has sidelined the 29-year-old attacker, with medical reports indicating she will require a recovery period of approximately six weeks. Despite the setback, there is optimism that she could still return in time for the tournament, which is scheduled to begin…