Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the appointment of Samson Adamu as the organisation’s new General Secretary. Adamu, who has occupied the role in an acting capacity since March 2026, was confirmed by the CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) this week. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe said the appointment followed a comprehensive recruitment process, during which the position was widely ...

Nigeria’s Flamingos booked their place in the semi-finals of this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals after securing a 1-0 victory over Venezuela on Sunday night, with Azeezatt Oduntan scoring a late penalty in the 89th minute. The quarter-final contest had been closely fought, with Nigeria creating several opportunities but finding Venezuela goalkeeper Valeria Rebanales a huge stumbling block. ...

From Harry Awurumibe, Live in Morocco A 89th minute penalty goal converted by stand-in captain Azeezat Oduntan was all Nigeria needed to beat Venezuela 1-0 in the thrilling quarter-finals encounter played Sunday evening at Pitch 4 of Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, Rabat, to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The highly ...

**As Nigeria Goes On Offensive In Q/finals Clash From Harry Awurumibe, Live in Morocco Nigeria’s Flamingos head coach Busari Hakeem Ishola has decided to keep faith with the front trio of Oluebube Umejiaku, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Queen Joseph in today’s 2026 FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-finals clash against Venezuela at Pitch 4 of Mohammed VI Football Complex, Salé, Rabat billed ...