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Nigeria women's football 2026 – U‑17 WC, WAFCON & league

Overview

In late May 2026 the Nigeria U‑17 women’s side (the Flamingos) began travel and intensive training ahead of the second‑leg World Cup qualifier against Guinea. By early June they had completed the qualifier, beating Guinea 11‑0 on aggregate, and turned to a 15‑0 friendly win over a local academy as preparation for a final qualifying round against Benin. Simultaneously, the senior Super Falcons shifted focus to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. On 2 June the team hosted Senegal for two friendlies, winning 2‑1 and then repeating the score on 6 June, followed by a 3‑0 victory on 8 June. The series highlighted depth in attack and defensive stability. In July the Flamingos secured their place at the 2026 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup, overturning a 3‑2 first‑leg lead to beat Benin Republic 5‑3 in Lomé and win 8‑5 on aggregate, with Queen Joseph scoring a hat‑trick. Coach Akeem Busari praised the side’s attacking spirit as the qualification was officially confirmed on 10 July. The team will join the 24‑team tournament in Morocco from 17 October to 7 November 2026. Later that week the Super Falcons announced a 25‑player squad for WAFCON in Morocco, captained by Rasheedat Ajibade and featuring Chiamaka Nnadozie, Osinachi Ohale, Michelle Alozie, Jennifer Echegini and Asisat Oshoala; defender Ashleigh Plumptre missed the tournament after foot surgery. The 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship launched on 6 July in Calabar, with six of eight clubs winning on opening day and setting a race for promotion to the Premiership. A feature ahead of WAFCON celebrated past Super Falcons legends such as Perpetua Nkwocha, Mercy Akide‑Udh, Florence Omagbemi and current star Asisat Oshoala. In mid‑July the Super Falcons began a training camp in Casablanca ahead of the expanded 16‑team WAFCON finals (26 July‑16 August).

Timeline

  1. about 15 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Nigeria Super Falcons gear up for 2026 WAFCON title defence in Morocco

    Nigeria’s Super Falcons, led by goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, are set to defend their WAFCON title in Morocco, aiming for an 11th crown and World Cup qualification, with a one‑match‑at‑a‑time strategy.

  2. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Nigeria women's football league launches in Calabar as Super Falcons eye WAFCON 2026

    Nigeria’s women’s league kicks off in Calabar with strong opening results, while a feature recalls Super Falcons legends as the team prepares for WAFCON 2026 in Morocco.

  3. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 16 sources
    Nigeria's Flamingos secure spot at 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

    Nigeria’s U‑17 women’s team, the Flamingos, beat Benin 5‑3 (8‑5 agg.) to qualify for the 2026 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

  4. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nigeria U‑17 women’s team Flamingos crush academy 15‑0 ahead of Benin qualifier

    Nigeria’s U‑17 women’s Flamingos beat Future Stars ’99 Academy 15‑0 in a friendly, featuring a hat‑trick by Kindness Ifeanyi, as they prepare for a July 4 World Cup qualifier versus Benin Republic.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Nigeria's Super Falcons beat Senegal 3-0 in Ikenne friendly

    Nigeria's Super Falcons beat Senegal 3-0 in an Ikenne friendly, with Joy Omewa scoring twice and Asisat Oshoala adding a third as they gear up for the WAFCON finals.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nigeria's Toni Payne ends five‑year goal drought in win over Senegal

    Toni Payne scores Nigeria's second goal in a 2‑1 friendly win over Senegal, ending a five‑year drought and boosting Super Falcons' WAFCON preparation.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nigeria Super Falcons defeat Senegal 2‑1 in WAFCON warm‑up

    Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat Senegal 2‑1 in a WAFCON warm‑up, with Oshoala and Payne scoring, while coach Madugu says more work remains.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Nigeria's Super Falcons beat Senegal 2-1 in WAFCON warm‑up

    Nigeria's Super Falcons beat Senegal 2-1 in a friendly at Ikenne, with goals from Asisat Oshoala and Toni Payne, as they gear up for the 2026 Women’s AFCON.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Nigeria women's football teams secure U-17 qualifier win and host Senegal friendlies

    Nigeria's U‑17 women's team beat Guinea 11‑0 on aggregate, while the senior Super Falcons gathered in Ikenne for friendlies against Senegal ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifiers.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nigeria U17 women's team prepares for World Cup qualifier against Guinea

    Nigeria's U17 women's team, the Flamingos, prepare in Abidjan for a World Cup qualifier against Guinea after a 5‑0 first‑leg win, with coach Akeem Busari urging vigilance.

Sources

9jaflaver.com · aclsports.com · businessday.ng · completesports.com · completesportsnigeria.com · dailytrust.com · gistreel.com · myjoyonline.com · naijanews.com · newscentral.africa · nigeriafootball.ng · nnn.ng · notjustok.com · persecondnews.com · phenomenal.com.ng · pmnewsnigeria.com · premiumtimesng.com · pulsesports.ng · punchng.com · soccernet.com.ng · sports247.ng · thenff.com · thenicheng.com · thisdaylive.com · tvcnews.tv