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Sports · Channels TV ·Chelle Names Separate Squads For Super Eagles’ AFCON Qualifiers, Russia Friendly
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has selected separate squads for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches and the team’s friendly against Russia. The announcement indicates that different groups of players will be used for the competitive qualifiers and the international friendly.
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Sports · Vanguard ·English FA calls for Infantino to release World Cup sell-off documents
The English Football Association is calling on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release documents related to the World Cup sell-off, seeking greater transparency over the matter and associated decisions.
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Sports · Notjustok ·U-20 WWC: Falconets book quarter-final spot with victory over England
Nigeria’s Falconets have advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating England. The result confirms the team’s progress to the knockout stage, where it will continue its campaign in the tournament.
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Sports · Daily Trust ·
Falconets smash England 3-0 to reach U20 World Cup quarter-final
Nigeria’s Falconets defeated England 3-0 to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. The result marks a decisive progression for the Nigerian youth team, which advanced after a convincing victory over its English opponents.
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Sports · Vanguard ·Full list: Osimhen makes Super Eagles 24-man squad for AFCON qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have named a 24-man squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, with striker Victor Osimhen included. The selection provides the full list of players called up for the qualifiers, highlighting Osimhen’s availability for the national team’s campaign.
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Sports · Complete Sports ·
AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Unveils Squad For Double-Header Against Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau
Mali head coach Éric Chelle has announced his squad for a two-match 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying schedule against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The selection sets up Mali’s preparations for the double-header, with the fixtures forming part of the team’s campaign to secure qualification for the continental tournament.
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Sports · Complete Sports ·
Euromatch NPFL: Rangers vs Nasarawa Suspended Due To Heavy Rainfall
The Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League fixture between Rangers and Nasarawa has been suspended because heavy rainfall affected conditions at the venue. Further details, including whether the match will resume or be rescheduled, were not provided in the headline.
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Sports · Daily Post ·2026 U-20 WWC: England underrated Falconets -Aduku
Former Falconets coach Aduku says England underestimated Nigeria’s women’s U-20 team ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The headline highlights his assessment of England’s view of the Nigerian side, but provides no further details about the teams’ preparations, tournament schedule or expected outcome.
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Sports · Vanguard ·Chelsea ambition ‘very clear’ after end of Boehly era – Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea’s ambitions remain clear following the end of Todd Boehly’s era at the club. The comments indicate that Chelsea’s leadership and future direction remain a focus, with Alonso addressing expectations surrounding the team after a change in ownership or management.
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Sports · BellaNaija ·Nigeria’s Falconets Advance to U-20 Women’s World Cup Quarter-Finals After 3–0 Win Over England
Nigeria’s Falconets have progressed to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating England 3–0. The result confirms Nigeria’s place among the tournament’s final eight teams, marking a decisive knockout-stage victory for the women’s under-20 national side.
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Sports · PM News ·
NBBF: Bakare questions leadership race, warns against repeating past mistakes
Bakare has questioned the leadership contest within the Nigeria Basketball Federation and cautioned stakeholders against repeating errors from previous leadership cycles. The remarks point to concerns about the conduct or direction of the race, but the headline provides no further details on the specific issues raised or the measures proposed.
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Sports · Daily Post ·2026 U-20 WWC: England coach Bedford disappointed after loss to Falconets
England coach Bedford expressed disappointment after the Falconets defeated England at the 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup. The headline indicates that the result marked a setback for England, although it does not provide further details about the score, match circumstances or the coach’s assessment.
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Sports · BusinessDay ·Clearlake Capital seizes control of Chelsea as Boehly sells stake in £1bn deal
Clearlake Capital is set to take control of Chelsea after Todd Boehly agreed to sell his stake in a deal valued at £1 billion, marking a significant change in the ownership structure of the English football club.
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Sports · Complete Sports ·
2026 U-20 WWC: England Coach Disappointed With Defeat To Falconets
England’s coach expressed disappointment after the team was defeated by Nigeria’s Falconets in a match linked to the 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup. The headline indicates the result was significant to England’s coaching staff, but provides no further details about the score, competition stage or circumstances of the loss.
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Sports · Complete Sports ·
2026 U-20 WWC: England Underrated Us — Aduku Reacts After Falconets’ Triumph
Falconets coach Aduku said England underestimated Nigeria after the Nigerian team secured a victory at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. His reaction focused on England’s assessment of the Falconets before the match and Nigeria’s successful performance in the tournament encounter.
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Sports · Leadership News ·
U-20 Women’s World Cup: Hunter Hat-trick Fires Canada Past France
Canada defeated France at the U-20 Women’s World Cup, with Hunter scoring a hat-trick to drive the Canadian team to victory. The headline identifies Hunter’s three-goal performance as the decisive feature of the match, but provides no further details about the scoreline, tournament stage or France’s response.
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Sports · The Punch ·Release FIFA World Cup plan documents, FA chair tells Infantino
The chair of a football association has called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release documents outlining plans for the FIFA World Cup. The request focuses on transparency regarding the competition’s planning and related decisions, although the headline does not specify the association involved, the documents sought, or FIFA’s response.
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Sports · The Punch ·
Falconets beat England 3-0, reach World Cup quarter-finals
Nigeria’s Falconets defeated England 3-0 to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The result confirms the team’s progression in the tournament after a decisive victory over their English opponents.
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Sports · Daily Post ·2026 U-20 WWC: Akekoromowei scoops POTM in Falconets’ win over England
Nigeria’s Falconets defeated England at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with Akekoromowei named Player of the Match for her performance. The result highlights Nigeria’s strong showing in the tournament and marks individual recognition for Akekoromowei following the team’s victory.
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Sports · Daily Post ·
2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets overcome England 3-0 to reach quarter-finals
Nigeria’s Falconets defeated England 3-0 at the 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup, securing a place in the quarter-finals. The result marks Nigeria’s progression to the knockout stage after a decisive win over England in the youth women’s international tournament.
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