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A 2-0 win in the Rangers CAF Champions League Second Preliminary Round tie against MC Algiers was a beautiful climax in an afternoon already going south. Nigeria’s Rangers International produced a determined performance to defeat Algeria’s MC Alger 2-0 despite playing much of their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Second Preliminary Round first-leg encounter with ten men in Abeokuta on Sunday. Rangers Intl played through adversity in Abeokuta, starting with the away fans having more presence at the MKO Abiola Stadium. The early red card to goalkeeper Lucky Jimoh and Falolu Azeez’s leg fracture, but they kept going and didn’t lose…

Nigeria’s Matthias Oyewusi Kehinde produced a goal and an assist for Raja Casablanca in a thrilling 2–2 CAF Confederation Cup draw against El Kanemi Warriors in Ikenne on Sunday. Oyewusi started his career with Flying Sport Academy in Nigeria before heading for Europe. He joined Raja Casablanca from French clubside, Valenciennes FC. Oyewusi’s contribution took Raja Club Athletic to the verge of an away win at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, but hosts El Kanemi Warriors of Nigeria grabbed a late equalizer, leaving the tie in the balance ahead of next weekend in Casablanca. El Kanemi Warriors took an…

Nigeria’s U17 boys drew 1–1 with Côte d’Ivoire in their final group match, confirming the Golden Eaglets WAFU-B exit and officially eliminating them from the 2027 U17 AFCON and FIFA U17 World Cup contention.  Their earlier 1-2 loss to Niger Republic on Wednesday rendered Saturday’s clash with the Baby Elephants a ‘must-win,’ but the Eaglets conceded first when Alex Fousseni made good use of a counterattack to put his team ahead after 16 minutes.  The Eaglets launched onslaught after onslaught but failed to find the opponents’ net until Abiodun John found the equalizer with only two minutes of regulation time…

In Rabat, Nigeria’s U17 girls suffered a setback in their Flamingos World Cup opener on Saturday, falling 1–2 to Poland in Rabat despite a late rally in their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Group B match. Both sides enjoyed spells of possession in the opening 30 minutes before Poland earned a penalty in the 33rd minute. Following a review by the Video Assistant Referee system, the referee pointed to the spot after an incident involving the Nigerian defender and a Polish attacker. Wiktoria Skrzypczak converted to give Poland the lead. The goal separated the teams at half-time, with Akeem…

Ahead of Saturday’s crucial Golden Eaglets Cote d’Ivoire showdown in Ouagadougou, head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere insists his side is in great spirits to bounce back from their opening defeat against Niger Republic and secure a spot in the next round. Speaking at a press conference at Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on Friday, Eboboritse urged his players to remain calm, recalling that Nigeria lost their opening matches at the 2018 and 2021 editions of the WAFU-B U17 Championship but bounced back to qualify. “We had a setback in the game against Niger Republic, but we are in…

The Nigeria vs Poland clash marks the official start of the Flamingos U-17 World Cup campaign on Saturday evening in Rabat at Pitch 4 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Nigeria will hope to go further than they did in the previous edition, where they lost in the Round of 16 following a 4-0 defeat to Italy. The team battled through a tough qualifying campaign, defeating Guinea and Benin Republic to secure their place in Morocco. They also showed their attacking strength, scoring freely along the way. Poland, meanwhile, return to the tournament after missing…

The Business of Sports Institute Africa (BOS Africa) and The Temple Company have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen professional capacity and bridge the gap between learning and practical experience in Africa’s sports industry. The collaboration brings together BOS Africa’s specialist education and professional development programmes with Temple’s experience in talent management, brand strategy, sponsorship, media, commercial partnerships and intellectual property. Through Ogidi Studios, Temple will also contribute access to professional audiovisual production expertise and facilities. The Partnership Driving Business Of Sports The organisations will collaborate on selected masterclasses, workshops, executive learning programmes, industry engagements and thought-leadership initiatives. BOS Africa…

The Nigeria Rugby League Association has achieved a major milestone in its development after becoming the fourth country to join the International Rugby League accelerator program. The IRL Accelerator Nation project is designed to increase the value of the Rugby League World Cup by growing the number of competitive countries through activities. France, Wales and Papua New Guinea were the initial cohort of Accelerator Nations in 2025, with the group subsequently extended to include one nation from each of the Americas and Middle East Africa regions. IRL’s Strategy Committee managed a months-long application process which produced Nigeria from four invited…

Standing over six feet five inches, Sultan Agunbiade already possesses a physical presence that sets him apart, yet Sultan is only a boy transitioning to the men’s table tennis because of his immense talent recognized by the African Table Tennis Federation. Agunbiade earned a spot at the 2026 ITTF Africa Championships in Tangier through a wildcard after an impressive run to the final of the Africa Youth Cup 2026 in Accra, where his performances confirmed his emergence as one of Nigeria’s most promising young talents. For the teenager, the opportunity is one he has been waiting for. “It’s a great…

Head Coach Patrick Bassey has called 23 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U15 boys, also known as the Future Eagles, ahead of this month’s FIFA U15 Youth World Cup and Festival taking place in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The FIFA U15 Youth World Cup and Festival will take place from 22nd – 31st October. FIFA plans to establish the competition as a fixture of the international game, with the girls’ tournament scheduled for 2027. Subsequently, from 2028, the girls’ and boys’ tournaments will become an annual competition. Meanwhile, the team comprises academy players from across Nigeria and selected…