Colombia 2024: Falconets prepare to fly over Australia in friendly

Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have now fully recovered from their long trip to Colombia and are now set to confront their counterparts from Australia, in the first of two friendly matches organized by the Nigeria Football Federation to ensure team readiness for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup taking place in that country, 31stAugust – … Continue reading Colombia 2024: Falconets prepare to fly over Australia in friendly

Colombia 2024: Organizers welcome Falconets with pomp, panache

Colombia 2024: Organizers welcome Falconets with pomp, panache by: Lanre Tinuolaji Colorful traditional dancers, flag-waving enthusiasts and members of the Local Organizing Committee of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 were among the excited crowd that welcomed two-time silver medalists Nigeria to the Colombian capital, Bogota on Sunday evening. Exhausted but fascinated by … Continue reading Colombia 2024: Organizers welcome Falconets with pomp, panache

Dominican Republic 2024: Flamingos back in camp for first phase of final camping

Dominican Republic 2024: Flamingos back in camp for first phase of final camping by: Lanre Tinuolaji Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has invited 35 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U17 girls — the Flamingos. Bankole released the list as the team commences the first phase of final preparations for the 8th FIFA U17 Women’s World … Continue reading Dominican Republic 2024: Flamingos back in camp for first phase of final camping

Colombia 2024: Falconets off to Bogota for two-week final camping ahead World Cup finals

Colombia 2024: Falconets off to Bogota for two-week final camping ahead World Cup finals by Lanre Tinuolaji Two-time finalists Nigeria will set up camp in the Colombian capital, Bogota as from Sunday, for a two-week final camping programme leading to the commencement of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals which begin in that country … Continue reading Colombia 2024: Falconets off to Bogota for two-week final camping ahead World Cup finals

Bassey, Iwobi hope to hurt Manchester United again as English Premier League kick-off

The Super Eagles duo of Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi will hope to hurt Manchester United again when both teams face each other in the opening game of the 2024/2025 season. Both Nigerian Internationals were on target the last time they clashed with the Red Devil and will be looking to replicate the feat. Iwobi's … Continue reading Bassey, Iwobi hope to hurt Manchester United again as English Premier League kick-off

NWFL Championship get host, kick-off date

NWFL championship get host, kick-off date by: Lanre Tinuolaji The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) on Tuesday, announced Cross Rivers State as the host of the 2023/2024 NWFL Championship. The upcoming Championship, the league's second division, will be held from August 31 to September 8, 2024, in Calabar, Cross Rivers State. Building on the successes of … Continue reading NWFL Championship get host, kick-off date

Colombia 2024: Danjuma confident as Falconets intensify preparations

Colombia 2024: Danjuma confident as Falconets intensify preparations by: Lanre Tinuolaji Coach Christopher Musa Danjuma has expressed confidence in his Nigeria U20 girls as the ever-present Falconets intensify preparations for this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals taking place in Colombia, 31st August – 22ndSeptember. The two-time silver medalists will contend with Germany, Venezuela … Continue reading Colombia 2024: Danjuma confident as Falconets intensify preparations

LRA Sports Commentary with Lanre Tinuolaji

Paris 2024: Super Falcons nurse big hope of victory against Japan

Paris 2024: Super Falcons nurse big hope of victory against Japan by: Lanre Tinuolaji Despite narrow defeats in their previous two matches in the Women’s Football Tournament of the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics, the Super Falcons believe they can do the needful by beating Japan in commanding fashion at the Stade de la Beaujoire in … Continue reading Paris 2024: Super Falcons nurse big hope of victory against Japan

Eagles and Bafana stifle themselves to 1-1 draw in Uyo

Eagles and Bafana Stifle Themselves to 1-1 draw in Uyo by: Lanre Tinuolaji Nigeria and South Africa picked up a point each in their much-publicised clash in Uyo on Friday, to leave less-fancied Lesotho perched on top of Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualification series. AFCON bronze medallist South Africa drew … Continue reading Eagles and Bafana stifle themselves to 1-1 draw in Uyo