Flying Eagles 3–2 Saudi Arabia: Nigeria’s U-20s Revive World Cup Hopes
IDNN Sports Desk Victory in Talca, Survival on the Line The Flying Eagles of Nigeria pulled themselves back from the brink with a thrilling 3–2......
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Nigeria Golden Eaglets Crash Out as Ghana’s Black Starlets Secure U-17 AFCON Spot
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets were eliminated from the U-17 AFCON qualifiers after a 2–0 defeat to Ghana’s Black Starlets, ending hopes of continental redemption and sparking questions over youth football development....
Osimhen Stuns Liverpool as Galatasaray Triumph Highlights Chaos of Champions League Night
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen scored the decisive penalty in Galatasaray’s shock 1–0 win over Liverpool, headlining a dramatic Champions League night that saw Griezmann hit 200 for Atletico, Mbappé notch another hat-trick, and Ajax collapse in Marseille....
FIFA Axe on South Africa Rewrites Group C — What It Means for Nigeria’s 2026 Path
FIFA’s three-point deduction to South Africa for fielding a suspended player flips CAF Group C and hands Nigeria a lifeline. With two matchdays left (Oct 10 & 14), the Super Eagles can still top the group — but only if they win out and rivals slip....
FIFA Strips South Africa of World Cup Qualifying Points Over Ineligible Player
FIFA has stripped South Africa of World Cup qualifying points for fielding a suspended player, a ruling that reshapes Group standings and sparks national outrage....
Flying Eagles Arrive Talca for U-20 World Cup Group F Campaign
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have landed in Talca, Chile, ahead of their U-20 World Cup Group F matches. Coach Aliyu Zubairu says the squad is ready despite injury setbacks....
Super Eagles to Face Colombia in November Friendly in New York
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will play Colombia in an international friendly in New York this November, a test match ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign....
Iheanacho Scores in Celtic Europa League Draw Against Red Star
Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored for Celtic in their 1–1 Europa League draw with Red Star Belgrade, continuing his fine European form....
Osimhen Fitness Update: Galatasaray Hopeful Ahead of Liverpool Clash
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk says Victor Osimhen could return for their UEFA Champions League tie against Liverpool, offering a boost after his recent injury spell....
Super Eagles Face Must-Win Clash Against South Africa in Bloemfontein
Nigeria’s Super Eagles face a do-or-die World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein today. Sitting third in Group C, the Eagles must win to revive hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup, with players Samuel Chukwueze and Stanley Nwabali expressing confidence in victory despite daunting odds....