Category: FIFA
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Zimbabwe Coach Michael Nees mocks Super Eagles, says World Cup hopes are over
Zimbabwe head coach, Michael Nees, has boldly declared that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following their disappointing 1-1 draw against his team in the recent qualifier, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The Super Eagles took the lead in the 74th minute through Victor Osimhen, but Zimbabwe responded dramatically in stoppage time,…
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U-17WWCQ: Flamingos dispatch Bantwana to reach final hurdle
Nigeria U-17 Women National team secured their in the final round of the U-17 Women World Cup Qualifiers after completing the double over South Africa on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flamingos defeated the Bantwana 2-0 to win 5-1 on aggregate at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne courtesy of goals from Harmony Chidi and Aishat Animashaun…
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Ex NFF president loses FIFA Council seat
Nigeria’s Amaju Melvin Pinnick has lost his seat on the FIFA Council after losing out in the elections held during the 14th CAF Extraordinary Congress in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Pinnick, a former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, missed out by a single vote after securing 28 votes as against Ahmed Yahya…
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FIFA Talent Development Scheme: Future Eagles head to Morocco for two friendly matches
Players and officials of Nigeria’s U15 Boys, Future Eagles, will depart the country in the early hours of Wednesday, 11th December for Morocco, where the team is scheduled to face their Moroccan counterparts in two international friendly games, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This will be the team’s first international experience since the inception of the FIFA Talent…
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Lookman, Ekong nominated for FIFA men’s 11
Super Eagles duo, Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been nominated for FIFA The Best Men’s 11 award, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman was nominated in the “attacker nominee” category while William Troost-Ekong was nominated for the “defender nominees” category. The Nigerians have been in tremendous form in the calendar year leading Nigeria to the finals of…
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Dominican Republic 2024: “Flamingos did their best, need encouragement” – Sanusi
General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi has formally welcomed the U17 Women National Team, Flamingos, from the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, saying the ladies put up a good fight and need to be encouraged despite quarter-final elimination by the United States of America, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “The…
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U17WWC: Flamingos’ clash with host country set attendance record
History was made in Santo Domingo as the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup match between the Dominican Republic and Nigeria saw a record crowd of 13, 535, resulting in the highest attended football match for any Dominican Republic national team, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. It was Nigeria that ended up winning on the night all thanks to…
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U17WWC: Flamingos coach Olowookere delighted with perfect group stage run
Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere expressed his delight after Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team maintained a flawless group stage run at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. With a third consecutive victory, the Flamingos showcased their strength and composure, sealing a 1-0 win over tournament hosts, the Dominican Republic, in a tightly contested…
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U17WWC: Flamingos hit four pass Ecuador to book last 8 ticket
Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s national team secured a second consecutive win in the ongoing U17 women’s world cup in the Dominican Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flamingos put four past their opponents from Ecuador at CFC Stadium, Santiago de los Caballeros on Saturday to qualify for the last 8. An early dominance in the game saw Peace…
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Dominican Republic 2024: “We are ready for Ecuador” – Bankole Olowookere
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has no doubts that Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, will have another great day in the office when they take on debutants Ecuador on Saturday in their second match of Group A at the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in the Dominican Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “Our tournament strategy is to…
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Flamingos soar with 4-1 victory over New Zealand in World Cup opener
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, made an emphatic start to their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign, dominating New Zealand with a 4-1 victory in their opening Group A match on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Displaying attacking prowess and defensive strength, the young Nigerian side set the tone for a promising tournament run. The…
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FIFA U-17 WWC: “I have confidence in the girls” – Bankole Olowookere
Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere ahead of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup opener against New Zealand is insisting that he has the ammunition to overcome opponents on their way, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “I have confidence in the girls to deliver the goods at this competition. We have come well-prepared to do even better than we…
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U17WWC: “I don’t believe that any of them is a threat – Harmony Chidi
Nigeria Women U-17 top striker, Harmony Chidi has exhibited confidence in her and her teammates to make their World Cup participation count when the tournament begins this October, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Chidi does not see any team that will be no threat to the flamingos in group A which houses hosts, the Dominican Republic, New Zealand,…
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U17 WWC: Flamingos target three points against New Zealand
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos will gun for the maximum points when they take on their counterparts from New Zealand on Wednesday night in what is the first match of this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Although the game between the host nation Dominican Republic and Ecuador (the other fixture…
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Dominican Republic: Olowookere lists Afolabi, Chidi, Effiong, 18 others for World Cup
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has listed captain Taiwo Afolabi and forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong in his 21-woman Flamingos’ roster for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in the Dominican Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. The clinical Chidi scored 13 of the team’s record-setting 25 goals in the qualifying series, as the bronze…
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FIFA Talent Development Scheme: NFF complete 2 weeks training program for U-15 boys
As part of its youth talent development program, the Nigeria Football Federation has successfully completed a two-week training program for the National U15 Boys, otherwise known as Future Eagles in Abuja. This is in line with FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS) initiative aimed at creating a sustainable legacy for long-term talent development in the country,…
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Colombia 2024: Japanese forward reveals secret behind victory against Falconets
Japanese forward Chinari Sasai has revealed her team’s secret after defeating Falconets of Nigeria 2-1 in the round 16 game of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia to go through to the last 8, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The win condemned Christopher Danjuma’s side to a ten-year consecutive knockout loss as their promising dream for…
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U20 WWC: Japan outshine Falconets in Bogotá
In a captivating U20 Women’s World Cup round of 16 match at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo, Japan U20 emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Falconets, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. apan U20 took the lead in the 33rd minute through Matsunaga, who scored with her head following a clever setup by her teammates. This early goal…
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Falconets Star Okwuchukwu dreams of meeting Ronaldo
Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, a promising forward for Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, has revealed her admiration for football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and expressed hopes of meeting him one day, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Okwuchukwu, who is currently competing in the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia, also shared her ambition of playing for Manchester…
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Colombia’24: Falconets back in Bogota for a date with Japan
Africa’s biggest hope for podium appearance at the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals, Nigeria, has returned to the Colombia capital, Bogota, ahead of Friday morning’s Round of 16 clash with Japan, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Japan, one of the strongest forces in women’s football globally, topped Group E which also included Austria, New Zealand, and…