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Dayo Odeyingbo motivated by family, legacy As the son of parents who immigrated from Nigeria to England to the United States, new Bears defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo is constantly fuel...
Nigeria hires ex-Mali coach Éric Chelle amid World Cup qualifying struggles
Nigeria has made Éric Chelle the latest in a series of coaches for its men’s national team as it risks missing out on the 2026 World CupJANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goal by Asisat Oshoala
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Nigeria star Osimhen rejoins team ahead of Africa Cup semifinal vs. South Africa
Nigeria star Victor Osimhen has shaken off an injury scare to train with the rest of the squad for the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations semifinal with South AfricaFEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Osimhen is an injury concern for Nigeria before Africa Cup semifinal against South Africa
Nigeria star Victor Osimhen has not traveled with the rest of the squad for its Africa Cup of Nations semifinal with South AfricaFEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lookman fires Nigeria into Africa Cup semis with win over Angola. Congo also through
Ademola Lookman has scored again to fire Nigeria into the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over Angola on the Ivory CoastFEBRUARY 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala joins Bay FC on transfer from Barcelona
NWSL expansion team Bay FC has acquired Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala, who is one of the top players in the history of Nigeria’s national t...FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Inspirational Osimhen helps Nigeria into Africa Cup quarterfinals with win over old foe Cameroon
Nigeria fans have chanted Victor Osimhen’s name as the Super Eagles progressed to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over old rival CameroonJANUARY 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nigeria coach questions why Sadiq can play for Real Sociedad despite missing Africa Cup with injury
Nigeria coach José Peseiro says he is “confused” about why Umar Sadiq can play for Spanish team Real Sociedad despite an injury ruling the forward out the Africa Cup of NationsJANUARY 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nigeria stumbles to 2nd consecutive draw in WCup qualifying after Zimbabwe holds Super Eagles 1-1
Kelechi Iheanacho equalized to salvage a 1-1 draw for Nigeria against Zimbabwe as both sides opened their World Cup qualifying campaigns with two consecutive drawsNOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LaBonta and Alozie trade goals as the Current and Dash play to a 1-1 tie in the NWSL
Kansas City’s Lo’eau LaBonta and Houston’s Michelle Alozie scored as the Current and Dash played to a 1-1 tie Saturday night in the National Women’s Soccer LeagueAUGUST 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
This will be the moment when everything changed for the Women's World Cup
The Women's World Cup grew up over the past month. Gone are the days of 13-0 blowouts and only a few true contenders. This was the most ente...AUGUST 20, 2023
Spain vs. Sweden, Australia vs. England predictions, picks by Chris 'The Bear' Fallica
Chris "The Bear" Fallica is up big betting on the Women's World Cup! If you are looking to wager on the semifinals, he has you covered with...AUGUST 14, 2023
Women's World Cup power rankings: England moves up, but Spain stays No. 1
Who are the best teams in this year's Women's World Cup? We rank all 32, with England moving up after its quarterfinal win.AUGUST 12, 2023
For Nigeria's Super Falcons, a narrow Women's World Cup exit is the start of a journey, not the end
Chiamaka Nnadozie’s Nigeria lineup had two chances hit the crossbar in a scoreless draw and only missed out on the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals after losing a penalty shootout a...AUGUST 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup NOW: Is this the turning point for England?
The "World Cup NOW" crew discussed England's victory over Nigeria, and if this win will be a turning point for the Lionesses.AUGUST 7, 2023
A step too far. Lauren James shown a red card in England's Women's World Cup win over Nigeria
Star England forward Lauren James stepped on a Nigeria defender late in a tense round-of-16 game and received a red card that could rule her out of the remainder of the Women's Wor...AUGUST 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
England overcomes Lauren James red card to beat Nigeria in penalty shootout
England will play in the Women's World Cup quarterfinal, but its star forward Lauren James won't be available for it after she picked up a r...AUGUST 7, 2023
Women's World Cup Daily: England loses star, Australia gets one back
The depth and resiliency of England and Australia shined through as both advanced to the Women's World Cup quarterfinals on Monday. Here's a...AUGUST 7, 2023
England vs. Nigeria highlights: England wins after penalty shootout
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continued Monday with England taking on Nigeria in the round of 16. Here are the top moments!AUGUST 7, 2023
England advances at Women's World Cup by edging Nigeria after James red card
England held firm despite a red card for Lauren James to beat Nigeria on penalty kicks and advance to the quarterfinals at the Women’s World CupAUGUST 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
