Browsing: Nigerian Stars Tracker

Ten goals against New Caledonia rescued Nigeria’s World Cup. Three against England made the recovery credible. Colombia will now determine whether it can become a medal run.

Cardiff has joined the venue race for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury, with Wembley and other options still under discussion as negotiations continue.

Nigeria’s ever-present U-20 women enter Poland 2026 carrying an unbeaten preparation record—and the unfinished business of two lost World Cup finals.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will play both legs of their Olympic qualifier against Comoros at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo on October 9 and 13, 2026.

Edo Queens beat Ampem Darkoa 4-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw to win the WAFU B title and qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League, with Doosuur Atume and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi taking the top individual honours.

Nigeria international Paul Onuachu struck twice inside 22 minutes as Trabzonspor crushed Gençlerbirliği 5-0, although his night ended early with a fitness concern.

Nigeria’s Oluwaseun “Seun” Ogunsakin fought back from a set down to defeat 15th seed Kuan-Shou Chen 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 and claim his first Grand Slam junior main-draw victory at the US Open.

Rangers International went into their CAF Champions League first leg against AS SOBEMAP looking for a convincing home advantage. They got the lead through Chidozie Iwundu, reached halftime in front and surrendered that advantage shortly after the restart. A 1–1 draw in Abeokuta leaves the tie open — and moves the examination away from home.

Edo Queens were beaten by Ampem Darkoa in the group stage, trailed the Ghanaian champions twice in the WAFU-B final and were deep into stoppage time with Nigeria’s CAF Women’s Champions League ticket slipping away. Then Oluebube Umejiaku struck in the 94th minute. Edo forced penalties, won the shootout 4–1 and completed a remarkable tournament redemption.

Kayinsola Ajayi finished third in the Diamond League Final in Brussels in 9.97 seconds, adding another elite result to a season already featuring a Nigerian record, Diamond League victories and Commonwealth bronze. One fast race can announce a sprinter. Ajayi’s 2026 is beginning to show something more important — repetition.