Golden Eaglets China Trip Raises Stakes As Nigeria Begins U17 Rebuild
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets are set for a youth tournament in China as preparations build toward the next WAFU B U17 qualification campaign....
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FIFA Confirms Morocco as Host of 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup
FIFA has confirmed Morocco as host of the 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup, scheduled to run from October 17 to November 7. The tournament will feature 24 teams from six confederations, with Africa getting five slots, while Morocco qualifies automatically as host under a multi-year agreement running through 2029....
Falconets Resume Camping in April for Crucial U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier Against Malawi
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, will resume training in April to prepare for their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Malawi, following their 3–1 aggregate victory over Senegal....
CAF Praises Nigeria’s Venues as Inspection Concludes Ahead of African Schools Football Championship
Inspectors from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) completed a two‑day inspection of Nigeria’s proposed venues for the 2025/26 CAF African Schools Football Championship, praising the facilities such as the Remo Stars Sports Institute and FC Ebedei Stadium....
CAF Launches $1.6M Impact Program to Boost African Football Development
CAF has unveiled a $1.6 million Impact Program to empower member associations like the NFF with targeted funding, performance incentives, and strict financial oversight....