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Flamingos demolish Liberian U-17 women’s team
Flamingos demolish Liberian U-17 women’s team
The Nigerian U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, on Sunday evening roundly beat their Liberian opponents 4-1 in the first leg of the final qualifying round for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The Bankole Olowookere-tutored girls outclassed and outsmarted the Liberians at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in front of their dispirited home fans.
First to score for the Nigerian girls was Abidem Moshood who hit the opponents’ net in the scoring in the 19th minute.
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Her teammate Peace Effiong scored the second goal for Nigeria in the 29th minute consolidating her side’s lead in the match.
Not done, the Flamingos through Harmony Chidi netted Nigeria’s third goal nine minutes before halftime.
In the second half and with 16 minutes left to full time, Blesing Ifitezue sealed the woes of the Liberians with Nigeria’s goal of the match.
The Liberian team, however, managed to pull a goal from the penalty spot in the 87th minute even if it did nothing to their fortunes in the encounter.
Nigeria will face Liberia in the reverse fixture next weekend. The match will be played at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
Flamingos demolish Liberian U-17 women’s team
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to know opponents today
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to know opponents today
Three-time winners and five-time runners-up. Nigeria’s opponents for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals qualification race will be revealed today when the draw occurs in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The draw ceremony, held inside the SuperSport studio in South Africa’s commercial and economic capital, will divide the 48 countries into 12 groups of four teams each, with the top two teams in eleven of the groups qualifying directly to the finals, which are already scheduled for December 21st, 2025 – January 18th, 2026, while Morocco will qualify (regardless of where they finish) alongside one other team in the 12th group.
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The 48 qualified teams will be divided into 12 groups of four, with the top two automatically advancing to the tournament proper, which begins December 21, 2025.
The qualifying matches will occur during the FIFA windows of September, October, and November this year.
Today’s draw includes Nigeria’s opponents in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying race: Benin Republic, Lesotho, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
The AFCON 2025 finals will occur between December 21, 2025, and January 18, 2026.
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to know opponents today
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Lightning strike kills 2 footballers in Delta
Lightning strike kills 2 footballers in Delta
A heavy downpour in Issele-Azagba, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, turned tragic on Tuesday as lightning struck 12 footballers and their referee, resulting in the instant death of two players.
The incident occurred in the evening at the Osemeke Primary School field, where 13 youths were engaged in a six-a-side football match. The lightning struck during the rain, creating a sudden and devastating situation for those involved.
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The community is now in mourning over the loss of these young lives. Details about the condition of the other players and the referee are still emerging as the community comes to grips with the tragedy.
Authorities are likely to investigate further to understand the full extent of the incident and provide support to the affected families.
Lightning strike kills 2 footballers in Delta
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Finidi George emerges Rivers United head coach
Finidi George emerges Rivers United head coach
Former Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has been unveiled as the Rivers United coach.
He signed a two-year contract.
The unveiling took place at the Rivers United’s secretariat in Port Harcourt.
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The 54-year-old will now take over the reign at the former Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions following Stanley Eguma’s sack towards the end of last season.
Rivers United who finished eighth position in the NPFL last season will hope to get the best out of the former Ajax winger who led nine-time NPFL champions, Enyimba to the 2022/2023 NPFL glory
Finidi George emerges Rivers United head coach
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