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From Harry Awurumibe, Live in Morocco The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Dr Patrice Motsepe is proud of the Nigeria Women’s U-17 National Team after they qualified for the Final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026. President Motsepe will travel to Rabat, Morocco to watch The Flamingos against Japan in the Final on Saturday, ...

From Harry Awurumibe, Live in Morocco Three second half goals scored by Queen Joseph (56′) and a brace by Awawu Bashiru (71′, 80′) were all that Nigeria needed to defeat Brazil 3-1 to become the first African country to qualify for the finals in the history of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Although Brazil scored a face-saving late minute goal ...

From Harry Awurumibe, Live in Morocco Two of Brazil’s lethal strikers Helena and Greise Kelly will lead the Samba Girls’ attacking against Nigeria when both countries clash this today in the semi-finals match of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup at Pitch 3 of Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salè, Rabat by 6 pm Morocco time (7 pm Nigeria ...

From Harry Awurumibe, Live in Morocco Again, Nigeria’s Flamingos head coach Busari Hakeem Ishola has kept faith with the team’s front three- Oluebube Umejiaku, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Queen Joseph in today’s 2026 FIFA Women’s World Cup crucial semi-finals clash against Brazil at Pitch 3 of Mohammed VI Football Complex, Salé, Rabat by 6 pm Morocco time (7 pm Nigerian time), ...

From Harry Awurumibe, Africa’s No.1 Women Football Journalist This evening in the cold weather of the Kingdom of Morocco, the head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, Busari Hakeem Ishola has a date with history when Nigeria meets Brazil in the second semi-final match of the on-going FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup at Pitch 3 of Mohammed ...

From Harry Awurumibe, Live in  Morocco Nigeria’s Flamingos are one game away from reaching the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, but standing in their way is an illustrious juggernaut – Brazil. It is a semi-final that promises plenty of excitement, with both teams having shown resilience, character and an ability to find their way through ...

From Harry Awurumibe, Live in Morocco Less than 24 hours to the crucial semi-final clash with star-studded Brazil, head coach of Nigeria’s junior women’s national team, the Flamingos, Busari Hakeem Ishola, believes his team will give the South Americans a run for their money when both countries clash in the second semi-final match of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup ...

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor-in-Chief President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fulfilled his $100,000 promise to Nigeria’s Senior Female National Team, the Super Falcons, following their historic victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where Nigeria clinched a record-extending 10th continental title. According to a statement made available to the media by Mr.Kola Daniel, Special Assistant in the Office ...

From Harry Awurumibe, Live in Morocco The Flamingos’ 1-0 defeat of Venezuela has ensured that Nigeria remains the only surviving African representatives still with a fighting chance of winning a medal of any colour as the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco enters the final four teams following the conclusion of the quarter-final matches on Sunday, November 1, ...

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 ...