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Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a berth at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following a 5-3 victory over Benin Republic at the Stade de Kégué, Lomé on Saturday. Akeem Busari’s side won the final qualifying round contest 8-5 on aggregate. The visitors took the lead through Mark Akpan after just six minutes, while Romaine Gandonou equalised…

France 1998 World Cup winner, Frank Leboeuf, has singled out Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka as the player to keep an eye on Lionel Messi in the  quarter-final. Argentina will face off the European team for a spot in the tournament’s semi-finals on Sunday, July 12. Messi has had an outstanding performance thus far, with his latest contribution…

Inter Women have announced the signing of Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne, DAILY POST reports. Payne made the switch from English Women’s Super League, WSL, club Everton Ladies. The 31-year-old penned a contract with the Nerazzurri until  30 June, 2028. The former United States of America youth international started her professional career in the Netherlands with…

Nasarawa Amazons emerged champions of the 2026 Nigeria Women’s President Federation Cup following a 6-5 penalty shootout victory over Heartland Queens. It was the third time the Lafia club will be winning the President Federation Cup following their triumphs in 2005, and 2019. Heartland Queens, who are  appearing in the final for the first time took…

Former France international, Frank Leboeuf,  has predicted that Norway will defeat England in their quarter-final encounter on Saturday. He made this prediction during a segment on ESPN, confidently asserting that the Vikings will secure a 1-0 victory. He said, “I’m going straight for Norway. They will win 1-0.” Norway has emerged as one of the surprise contenders…