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Nigeria's Super Eagles goal keeper Francis Uzoho makes a save during the team's friendly match with England at the Wembley stadium in London.
Tomas Kalas's first-half winner condemned an uninspiring Nigeria to a 1-0 defeat in their final pre-World Cup friendly at the Rudolf Tonn Stadium in Schwechat, Austria on Wednesday. It was a second successive defeat in four days for the Super Eagles, a disappointing conclusion to preparations ahead of a sixth World Cup appearance for the West Africans, who have to…
The Nigeria's Super Eagles during the team's friendly match with England at the Wembley stadium in London.
Nigeria’s World Cup Preparation continued with a 2-1 loss on Saturday. The Super Eagles hit back at the start of the second half but resilient England held on for the victory at Wembley. Chelsea defender Gary Cahill celebrated his return to England’s squad and stepped up his claims for a starting place against Tunisia in Volgograd on 18 June by opening…
Andy Gift of Nigeria punches from Dayana Castillo of Colombia during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2012 Group A match between Colombia and Nigeria at Bayil Stadium on September 29, 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Jamie McDonald - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
FIFA has announced that the media accreditation process for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, which will take place in France from 5 to 24 August 2018, is now open via the FIFA Media Channel.
Nigeria have qualified for every FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup since the tournament's inception.
Nigeria have maintained their status as one of the teams that have qualified for every FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup since the tournament's inception. They did this in emphatic fashion on Saturday after seeing off South Africa 6-0 in the final qualifying match at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State. Monday Gift, Rasheedat Ajibade and Anam Imo…
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Residents of Abuja and other neighbouring cities rolled out drums on Wednesday to receive the World champions, the Golden Eaglets, at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja.
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Nigeria live up to their tag of pre-tournament favourites by overcoming a spirited Mali side 2-0 in the final, on the concluding day of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015.
Nigeria Golden Eaglets are into an all-African final against Mali / FIFA
Defending champions Nigeria have reached their second consecutive FIFA under-17 World Cup Final thanks to a thrilling 4-2 victory against Mexico in Concepcion on Thursday.
Nigeria line up for praying during the FIFA U-17 Men's World Cup 2015 quarter final match between Brazil and Nigeria at Estadio Sausalito on November 1, 2015 in Vina del Mar, Chile. (Photo by Martin Rose - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Reigning FIFA U-17 men's champion, Nigeria, cruised into the FIFA U-17 World Cup semi-finals after stunning Brazil with three goals in five first half minutes in a 3-0 victory.
The team of Nigeria and of Australia line up before the FIFA U-17 Men's World Cup 2015 round of 16 / Getty Images
Nigeria advanced to a quarter-final meeting against Brazil on the back of a hat-trick from the impressive Victor Osimhen, ending Australia’s run with a one-sided 6-0 victory in Vina Del Mar.
Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh rejoices with the team after scoring against Niger in Port Harcourt / Photo: Shengol Pixs
Nigeria senior national team defeated Niger Republic 2-0 in an international friendly played at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Tuesday .
Nigeria Super Falcons this evening at the National Stadium in Abuja thrashed their Malian counterpart by 8-0 in the second leg qualifying match for the 2015 All Africa Games, to be held in Brazzaville, Congo in September.
Nigeria Super Falcons this evening at the National Stadium in Abuja thrashed their Malian counterpart by 8-0 in the second leg qualifying match for the 2015 All Africa Games, to be held in Brazzaville, Congo in September. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Bamako, Edwin Okon's tutored ladies needed at least a scoreless draw to clinch the ticket to…
Nigeria's Flamingoes dances before the FiFA U-17 Women's World Cup match at pulsating 1-1 draw in the Tofig Bahramov stadium in Baku Sept.22, 2012. / Photo: Getty Images
Nigeria became the first African team to qualify for the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, after beating South Africa 1-0 on Saturday in Johannesburg.
Nigeria completed one of the most amazing comebacks in modern football when they came from three goals down at half-time to beat a shocked Morocco 4-3 and progress to the semis of the CHAN tournament.
Nigeria's Super Eagles eliminated hosts country South Africa from the 2014 CHAN competition after beating the Bafana Bafana 3-1 at the Cape Town Stadium on Sunday.
Nigerian left-back Uwa 'Elderson' Echiejile / © Photo: ASM FC - Stéphane Senaux
Nigerian left-back Uwa 'Elderson' Echiejile has signed a four and a half year contract with AS Monaco FC from Portuguese side SC Braga.
